It’s a big game for…
Heung-Min Son: The South Korean will make his first start for nearly two months following a foot injury. Son is expected to replace the suspended Erik Lamela, and will need to put in a big performance to keep the improving Argentine out of the side. After a promising start to his Spurs career, Son will be hoping for a long spell in the starting line-up.
Best stat…
1: The number of times West Ham have lost away from home this season, only Arsenal have a better record on the road. Slaven Bilić’s side have won four out of six away games including wins at Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool. Tottenham will be in for a tough test this weekend.
Remember when…
Ravel Morrison scored a great solo effort to wrap up a 3-0 win for West Ham at White Hart Lane back in 2013?
Player to watch…
Dele Alli: The 19-year-old has been impressive form for Tottenham this season and he carried that form into his first England start on Tuesday, capping the performance with a wonderful long-range effort. Alli has formed a blossoming partnership with Eric Dier, so if Tottenham make it 12 unbeaten in the league, then it’ll be down to the job Alli an Dier do on Sunday against a West Ham side in good form on the road.
Past three meetings…
Tottenham 2 (Rose, Kane) West Ham 2 (Kouyaté, Sakho)
Premier League February 2015
West Ham 0 Tottenham 1 (Dier)
Premier League August 2014
West Ham 2 (Kane og, Downing) Tottenham 0
Form guide…
Tottenham: DLWWWD
West Ham: DDWWLD
Vital information…
Kick off: November 22nd, 4pm
TV: Live on Sky Sports 1, highlights BBC 1, 10.30pm
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