Tottenham vs West Brom preview: Prediction, live, TV schedule, team news and betting odds
Tottenham host West Brom on Monday night aiming to cut Leicester's lead at the top of the Premier League table.
An emphatic victory at the Britannia Stadium has reignited hope that Mauricio Pochettino's side can pip the Foxes at the post, but there is no room for slip ups.
Dispatching West Brom should be a straightforward task, on paper, but Tony Pulis' side are as stubborn as they come and will be aiming to rain on the north Londoners' parade.
Spurs could be eight points off the pace at kick-off but appear to have hit top form at the right time and will be ready to pounce if Leicester falter at Swansea.
Date, time and venue
Spurs host West Brom at White Hart Lane on Monday April 25. Kick-off is at 20:00.
Where to watch
The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports 1. Coverage starts at 19:00.
Last five matches
Tottenham 3 Manchester United 0
Tottenham 1 Borussia Dortmund 2
Team news and probable line ups
Pochettino is not expected to make many changes, if any, after his side's impressive win at Stoke.
The Argentine coach has resisted the temptation to rotate between his full backs in recent weeks with both Kyle Walker and Danny Rose now widely considered first choice.
Tottenham are almost at full strength with midfielder Nabil Bentaleb set to be the only absentee on Monday night.
Clinton Njie is available again after a lengthy lay off but will have to get in line among those vying for minutes off of the bench.
West Brom were poor against Arsenal in midweek and Spurs can expect to encounter a side set up to claim a point.
Pulis is expected to deploy a back four which is effectively made up entirely of centre backs while Stephane Sessegnon and James McClean will provide width in midfield.
Saido Berahino, who has long been linked with a move to White Hart Lane, is set to lead the visitors' front line.
Tottenham XI: Lloris; Walker, Vertonghen, Alderweireld, Rose; Dembele, Dier; Lamela, Alli, Eriksen; Kane.
West Brom XI: Foster; Dawson, McAuley, Evans, Chester; Fletcher, Yacob, Sandro; Sessegnon, McClean, Berahino.
What they’re saying
Mauricio Pochettino: “We’ve arrived at a crucial moment [of the season] at a very good level.
"We’re happy with how we are and we need to continue pushing and putting the pressure on Leicester.”
Tony Pulis: "It's going to be a tough game. Spurs have been absolutely fantastic this year.
"They play together as a team are very well coached and they've got some outstanding players. And they will push Leicester all the way."
Prediction
Betting odds (via BetVictor)
A Tottenham victory has been priced at 1/4 while a West Brom win is available at 14/1. The draw is 21/4.
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