
Date :Saturday 9th, November
Time: 4:00pm
Stadium Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Referee Graham Scott (England)
Goal Scorer:
Team News:
Tottenham
Tottenham are in the bottom half of the league standings after a disappointing league run that has yielded no wins in four successive games, including two defeats.
Spurs did claim a first away win in any competition since the beginning of May last time out with a 4-0 victory over Red Star Belgrade.
However, the six games across all competitions before that yielded just one win and three defeats, including a 7-2 thrashing by Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
In fact, Mauricio Pochettino's side last won a Premier League game in September, and have managed just three league wins all season, with a mere five victories from 16 games across all competitions.
Tottenham head coach Pochettino is without club captain and first-choice goalkeeper Hugo Lloris following his horror injury, meaning Paulo Gazzaniga will continue in goal.
Jan Vertonghen has also been ruled out in a further blow to Spurs' defensive options, with the centre-back scheduled to return after the international break.
Erik Lamela is also a doubt after a thigh problem, but the Argentine has an outside chance of recovering in time to feature against the Blades.
Tottenham Hotspur possible starting lineup:
Gazzaniga; Aurier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Rose; Sissoko, Ndombele; Lo Celso, Alli, Son; Kane
Tottenham Hotspur form: LDWLDW
Sheffield
Chris Wilder's Sheffield United will hope they can take advantage of Spurs' struggles, having made a fine start to life back in the top flight.
The Blades have lost just three league games all season and are currently on a four-game unbeaten run that has propelled them into sixth.
United also boast the joint-best defensive record in the league this term, shipping a mere eight goals so far.
However, with just 12 strikes to their name, they have the fourth-worst attack of any team outside the relegation zone.
Sheffield United manager Wilder is likely to be without defender John Egan following a knock, but he will be given a late fitness test as he works to be involved.
Aside from that, the Blades have a fully-fit squad to take to London.
Sheffield United possible starting lineup:
Henderson; Basham, Jagielka, O'Connell; Baldock, Lundstram, Norwood, Fleck, Stevens; McGoldrick, Mousset
Sheffield United: LLDWDW
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Sheffield United
With Tottenham struggling in the league and Sheffield United in fine form, Wilder's side may succeed in frustrating Spurs and grinding out a goalless draw as they so nearly did against Liverpool earlier this season.
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