Tottenham Hotspur have Champions League mission in their mind but now they face a tough challenge in the London Derby against Fulham.
Key Takeaways
- Fulham are languishing in the 12th position in the league
- Tottenham have scored a minimum three goals in the last two matches
- Tottenham haven't lost to Fulham in the last 11 matches
Fulham looked really lethal in the first half of the tournament but things haven't fallen in their favour after the break. They now host Tottenham who are in red hot form and it would be an exciting encounter to watch. Tottenham on the other hand will be looking to increase pressure on other teams in the race for the Champions League spot.
Fulham Form
Fulham looked in absolute beast form after their historic away win at Old Trafford. They continued their run with a dominating win against Brighton. However they have fallen to a surprise defeat against Wolves which has been their story of the season. They have looked good in patches but haven't found that clinical consistency.
They lost to Wolves in the last match by 2-1 with Iwobi scoring a consolation goal in the dying minutes. With the team languishing in the 12th position, Marco Silva will have to start producing results on a consistent basis to have a productive season.
Tottenham Hotspur Form
Tottenham Hotspur are having an outstanding season so far with the team at 5th position in the league. After their shocking loss against Wolves on their home turf, they have managed to bounce back by winning the last two matches. Victories over Crystal Palace and Aston Villa have put them back in contention for the Champions League places.
Ange Postecoglou has done a tremendous job to turn the table for the Lilywhites after missing a number of players for a longer time due to key injuries. There is a new sense of excitement around the stadiums with fans enjoying their attacking style of play.
Head-to-Head
In the last 18 meetings between the two sides in the London derby, Spurs have dominated the proceedings. Fulham have just won two games while have lost 14 matches against the Lilywhites.
Team News
Marco Silva will be the happier manager between the two as he has all the players available at his disposal except for Raul Jimenez who is out with a hamstring injury at the moment.
Ange Postecoglou will be without six players for this match with Van de Ven the latest one to get injured. Whiteman, Forster, Soloman, Sessegnon and Richarlison are the players currently out injured.
Key Players
Marco Silva will hope that Alex Iwobi carries his excellent run of form in this match also with the Nigerian International scoring five goals this season despite playing as a attacking midfielder. In the last game against Wolves as well, Iwobi was lone fighter and nearly took the team home.
As for Tottenham Hotspur, Heung-Min Son will have to play a significant role in the remainder of the season with the top four up for grabs. This season he has 14 goals to his name while laying on 8 assists for the team. He has developed an incredible partnership with James Maddison who has been one of the best signings the club have made over the couple of years. He has brought a creative spark in the team with his vision and ability to deliver pint-point crosses in the box.
Final Thoughts
It will be an exciting match for the fans with the London derby always bringing thriller, drama and end-to-end