Tottenham will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing defeat when they host Newcastle United on Sunday.
Spurs suffered just a second loss of the season when they were beaten 2-0 at Old Trafford by Manchester United.
A deflected Fred effort was doubled by a superb Bruno Fernandes effort.
Newcastle United’s good start to the season continued midweek with a comfortable win over Everton.
Miguel Almiron’s superb form continued with a brilliant effort with Everton fortunate to keep the score down to one.
Premier League form: Tottenham W3 D0 L2; Newcastle United W3 D2 L0
Premier League top scorers
Tottenham – Harry Kane 9 goals
Newcastle United – Miguel Almiron 5 goals
Match history
Spurs won both meetings last season, scoring eight goals in the two victories.
They rallied from a goal down to beat Newcastle 5-1 at home, with five different scorers in the win.
Last five Premier League meetings
Tottenham 5 Newcastle United 1 – 03/04/22
Newcastle United 2 Tottenham 3 – 17/10/21
Newcastle United 2 Tottenham 2 – 04/04/21
Tottenham 1 Newcastle United 1 – 27/09/20
Newcastle United 1 Tottenham 3 – 15/07/20
Team news
Tottenham will likely have to make do without both Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison once again.
Emerson Royal returns from suspension; however Matt Doherty has done well in his absence and could continue.
Joelinton was injured in the win over Everton and will be a big doubt for the trip to Spurs.
Allan Saint Maximin and Alexander Isak will both miss out for the visitors.
Expected starting XI’s
Tottenham (3-5-2): Lloris; Romero, Dier, Lenglet; Doherty, Bissouma, Hojbjerg, Bentancur, Sessegnon; Kane, Son
Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Botman, Schar, Targett; Guimaraes, Willock, Longstaff; Almiron, Wilson, Murphy
Predictions
Result: Tottenham
Spurs haven’t been great of late; however continue to have a superb home record
Correct Score: 1-0
Unlikely to be a classic, but they should just about have enough
Anytime Goalscorer: Harry Kane
Kane has eight in 15 matches against Newcastle United
