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Spurs versus Arsenal: (match preview)

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Spurs versus Arsenal: (match preview)

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The North London Derby, the most anticipated game in the Spurs calendar will take place on Saturday afternoon. Spurs versus Arsenal, the rivalry of all rivalries sees Mauricio Pochettino’s side make the short trip down to the emirates looking to see how his side will return from a two international break. Spurs are unbeaten against the gunners in the premier league under Pochettino’s tenure, but he’ll be desperate to see his side win on Arsenal’s turf for the first time in over seven years. Despite the constant uncertainty around Arsene Wenger’ position as Arsenal manager, along with the fact that the gunners missed out on champions league football last season, shows a contrast between the two sides. However in saying that you cannot undermine the quality that Wenger has at his disposal. After picking up 19 points from their first 11 league games, arsenal sit in sixth position, still unbeaten at home this campaign. Form means nothing going into this Derby, both sets of sides have a plethora of talent, but I reckon this one will come down to who wants it more, I cannot wait for this one! COYS

 

My predicted lineup: (3-4-2-1) Vorm, Sanchez, Dier, Vertonghen, Trippier, Winks, Dembele, Davies, Alli, Eriksen, Kane(c).

Subs from: Gazzaniga, Aurier, Foyth, Sissoko, Son, Llorente, Nkoudou.

Absentees: Alderweireld, Wanyama, Lloris.

Doubtful: Erik Lamela.

My score prediction: 2-1 to Spurs courtesy of goals from Harry Kane and Dele Alli.

One to watch: In fine form for France over the international break, Arsenal’s record signing Alexandre Lacazette is a striker who is clinical in front of goal. The former Lyon man has six league goals this season, and his pace and power up front will cause a real threat to our defence especially with the absence of the instrumental Alderweireld through injury.

Spurs under 23’s versus Villarreal B: (match preview)

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Spurs under 23’s versus Villarreal B: (match preview)

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After almost three weeks without a competitive game Wayne Burnett’s development squad return to action on Tuesday evening. When they host Spanish club Villarreal B at Broadhall way in our second group stage game of this seasons Premier league international cup. An intriguing tournament which provides young English sides the opportunity to face some of Europe’s most exciting young teams, tomorrows game will be one in which are players will really be up for. Following on from our previous group game back in August, which ended in an enthralling 7-2 victory over West Ham. Burnett’s side will be looking to bolster their chances of making the knockout stages with victory over the ‘yellow submarines’. It’s difficult to know how Miguel Álvarez’s side will lineup for tomorrows game, the Valencia based side who play in the Segunda División B know this competition well. Having won it in 2016 as well as having competed in it for the last four seasons. A win for Villarreal over us would secure their place in the knockout stages after picking up wins over West Ham and Benfica. On a more positive note for our lads, the Spanish side are without a win in five games. I will be reporting on tomorrows game from the Lamex stadium and shall have my match report ready for the following morning. A quick side note due to fixture clashes with first team games, I will sadly be unable to attend the following two under 23 fixtures after this game, against Chelsea and Manchester City respectively. COYS

Absentees: Japhet Tanganga (international duty), Marcus Edwards (international duty).

Doubtful: (Based on players that missed out on the Derby under 23 game due to injury). Nick Tsaroulla, Dylan Duncan, Jaden Brown, Jonathan Dinzeyi.

My predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1) Austin, Eyoma, Marsh, C.Maghoma, Bennetts, Skipp, Pritchard(c), S.Shashoua, Roles, Georgiou, Harrison.

Subs from: Whiteman, Lyons-Foster, Amos, Tracey, Sterling.

My score prediction: 3-1 to Spurs.

One to watch: Uruguayan youth international and striker, Franco Acosta.

Spurs versus Crystal Palace: (match preview)

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Spurs versus Crystal Palace: (match preview)

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Following on from one of Spurs’ most famous wins of recent years after our 3-1 victory over Real Madrid in midweek, Pochettino’s side will have no time to celebrate. His side host London rivals Crystal Palace later today at Wembley Stadium, and he’ll be desperate for us to return to winning ways in the league against Roy Hodgon’s bottom of the table ‘eagles’ side. Pacy forward Wilfred Zaha and former Spurs man Andros Townsend will probably both start up front, providing us with our biggest goal threat. I’m confident we’ll carry on from our spectacular result in midweek, with another dominant display against Crystal Palace. COYS

My predicted lineup:(3-4-2-1) Vorm, Sanchez, Dier, Vertonghen, Aurier, Dembele, Dele, Eriksen, Son, Kane(c).

Subs from: Gazzaniga, Winks, Davies, Sissoko, Walker-Peters, Nkoudou, Llorente

Absentees: Alderweireld, Lloris, Wanyama, Lamela.

My score prediction: 4-0 to Spurs courtesy of a brace from Son and Harry Kane.

One to watch: One of the most skilful players in the premier league Ivory Coast international Wilfred Zaha is a player that Pochettino will know well. Having been strongly linked with the pacy winger in recent seasons, Zaha has the ability to take on and beat any player on the pitch, he also has a fine goal scoring record. Due to injury problems in Hodgons’s side, Zaha will likely feature as an out and out striker.

Spurs under 19’s versus Real Madrid: (match preview)

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Spurs under 19’s versus Real Madrid: (match preview)

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Scott Parker’s under 19 side face a crucial UEFA Youth League group stage game tomorrow (Live on BT Sport, kick off: 15.00pm) when they host Real Madrid at Hotspur Way. With four points from their opening three games Spurs will be hoping to better there 1-1 draw in Madrid with a win tomorrow afternoon. As difficult as that will be to achieve, Spurs put in an excellent performance against a young Real Madrid side which includes talents such as Dani Gomez and Oscar, they are definitely capable of securing all 3 points. It will be fascinating to see how they fare. COYS

 

My predicted lineup: (3-4-2-1) Austin, Lyons-Foster, Tanganga, Dinzeyi, Hinds, Skipp, Roles, Bennetts, S.Shashoua, Edwards, Sterling.

Subs from: De Bie, Griffiths, P.Maghoma, Lyons-Foster, P.Patterson, A.Shashoua, Lock.

My score prediction: 2-1 to Spurs courtesy of goals from Jack Roles and Kazaiah Sterling.

Spurs versus Real Madrid: (match preview)

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825676A9-F232-4368-ABDB-A2AD330E235AJust over two weeks have passed since our famous 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabéu, but Pochettino’s side who are on the cusp of qualifying for the knockout stages of the champions league. Will be facing Real Madrid (the current holders of the competition) again when they host the Spanish side at Wembley Stadium tomorrow evening. It’s a game in which all Spurs fans are looking forward to and rightly so, players and supporters alike deserve it. With key players such as Gareth Bale and Raphael Varane both out injured, whilst key man Isco is also a doubt through injury. There’s reason to feel confident, Spurs produced a brilliant performance up against Zinedine Zidane’s side in Madrid and there’s no reason why they can’t replicate that tomorrow. Real, who lost their last match against newly promoted Girona at the weekend haven’t been at their best this season, even with world class players such as Ronaldo and Kroos in their team, I’m feeling quietly confident that we can pull off a big surprise. COYS

My predicted lineup:(3-4-2-1) Lloris(c), Sanchez, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Aurier, Winks, Dembele, Davies, Alli, Erisken, Kane.

Subs from: Vorm, Trippier, Dier, Rose, Sissoko, Son, Llorente.

My score prediction: 3-1 to Spurs courtesy of goals from Kane x2 and Dele Alli.

One to watch: World class midfielder and excellent passer, Toni Kroos.

Spurs versus Manchester United: (match preview)

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Spurs versus Manchester United: (match preview)

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How will Spurs cope without Harry Kane for the visit of Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime? Well Mauricio Pochettino’s side are going to have to, with Spurs announcing on Friday morning that their top scorer will be unavailable for selection against Man United due to a slight hamstring tear. This comes as a massive blow for our side, after the huge disappointments of midweek, where we managed to mess up a two goal lead over West Ham in the Carabao cup, with the final result ending in a surprise 3-2 defeat. The sheer disappointment of that defeat will resonate across the whole of the Spurs fan base, but in saying that it would swiftly be forgotten about if we could pull off a good result against United tomorrow. Mourinho’s excellent side who sit in second position above of us only on goal difference in the table, had started the season brilliantly well until an unexpected slip up away to Huddersfield last Saturday. However, that is likely to be a rare blip, and he will be desperate for his side to get all three points on Saturday when these two teams meet. COYS

My predicted lineup: (3-4-2-1) Lloris(c), Sanchez, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Aurier, Dier, Dembele, Davies, Alli, Eriksen, Son.

Subs from: Vorm, Trippier, Walker-Peters, Sissoko, Nkoudou, Georgiou, Llorente.

Absentees: Lamela, Kane, Wanyama.

My score prediction: 1-1. Courtesy of a goal from Dele.

One to watch: One of the leagues finest strikers, Belgian superstar Romelu Lukaku has netted 7 league goals so far this season.

Spurs under 23’s versus Derby County: (match preview)

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Spurs under 23’s versus Derby County:

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The last time our under 23’s won on the road was against this evenings opposition, Derby county back in August of 2016. I will be making the trip to the East Midlands to report on this evenings game, a game in which Wayne Burnett’s side will be looking to build on their impressive 3-2 victory over rivals Arsenal on Monday. They come up against Darren Wassall’s young Derby team at the impressive pride park Stadium, Derby have won 3 of their last 4 games including an impressive 2-0 win over league leaders Liverpool in their last home match in the PL2. There’s always the possibility that Derby could field some senior players for this game, so a win will be a tough ask for Burnett’s side. Playing at pride park will be a brilliant experience for our youngsters, and I’ve a hopeful feeling that tonight’s game will be a very enjoyable one. COYS

My team prediction: (4-2-3-1) Austin, Marsh, C.Maghoma, Tanganga, Bennetts, Skipp, Pritchard(c), S.Shashoua, Roles, Edwards, Harrison.

Subs from:
De Bie, Amos, Roles, Loft, Sterling.

Doubtful: Dylan Duncan, Jaden Brown, Nick Tsaroulla.

Absent: TJ Eyoma and Tashan Oakley-Boothe.

My score prediction: 2-0 to Spurs courtesy of goals from Shashoua and Harrison.

One to watch: The rams 21 year old centre forward Chris Vernam.

Spurs versus West Ham United: (match preview)

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Spurs versus West Ham United: (match preview)

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The fourth round of this seasons Carabao cup is upon us, an intriguing London Derby for Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs side will see them host rivals West Ham at Wembley Stadium later on today. At a time when West Ham’s manager Slavan Bilic is fighting for his job after a torrid start to the campaign. Following on from our dramatic 3-2 victory over the hammers at the London stadium, as well as a string of brilliant results our side couldn’t be more of a polar opposite to the hammers current situation. Our dazzling 4-1 victory over Liverpool on Sunday put any worries of a Wembley curse to bed. But with a much rotated team to the one that thrashed Liverpool expected, will it be enough to progress through to the quarterfinals of this important competition? COYS

My predicted lineup: (3-4-2-1) Vorm, Sanchez, Vertonghen(c), Foyth, Walker-Peters, Dier, Dele, Rose, Son, Sissoko, Llorente.

Subs from: Gazzaniga, Trippier, Alderweireld, Winks, Nkoudou, Georgiou, Kane.

My score prediction: 3-1 to Spurs courtesy of a hat trick from Son.

One to watch: Unstoppable when fit, the aerial ability of striker Andy Carrol could prove to be a pivotal part of this evenings game and will be something that will push our defence to the limits.

 

Spurs under 23’s versus Arsenal: (match preview)

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Spurs under 23’s versus Arsenal: (match preview)

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North London Derby day is upon us, our under 23’s host arch rivals Arsenal on Monday lunch time at Hotspur way in an important PL2 encounter, for Burnett’s side. The gunners development squad have started the season in fine form and currently occupy third spot, with a game in hand. After doing the double over us last season, Burnett’s side will hoping to return to winning ways with victory over Arsenal, but with players such as Reiss Nelson, Francis Coquelin and Chuba Akpom all likely to be involved, that objective will be a very hard one to achieve. I will be covering tomorrows game from Hotspur Way and shall have my match report up by late evening, what a game this promises to be. COYS!

Absentees: TJ Eyoma, Tashan Oakley-Boothe and Jaden Brown.

My predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1) Austin, Marsh, C.Maghoma, Tanganga, Bennetts, Skipp, Amos, S.Shashoua, Pritchard (c), Georgiou, Harrison.

My score prediction: 2-1 to Spurs courtesy of goals From Samuel Shashoua and Shayon Harrison.

One to watch: One of the most talented up and coming young English forwards, the versatile Reiss Nelson who has already played for the senior team this season, has already bagged six league goals for the gunners development squad and will be a real creative threat going forward.

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Spurs under 18’s versus Fulham: (match preview)

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Spurs under 18’s versus Fulham: (match preview)

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This fixture has seen some absolute crackers in recent seasons, of the three that I attended last season there were 11 goals and two of them were thrilling games. It’s a London Derby with added significance, its Spurs under 18’s head coach Scott Parker’s first time meeting his old club since retiring as a player at the end of last season. Whilst our lads will be hoping to follow on from last Saturdays 3-1 win over West Ham. The cottagers have started the season well and currently occupy third spot in the southern section of the under 18 league with 13 points from 7 league games. And Steve Wigley’s side will be looking to return to winning ways tomorrow morning. Fulham’s Academy has produced some real starlets out of their academy over the last few seasons, the Sessegnon twins, Dennis Adeniran and Patrick Roberts are just some of the players that come to mind, it will be interesting to see how they play tomorrow. As always I will be covering tomorrows game and shall have my report up by Saturday afternoon. COYS

This game will be the first of five Spurs games which I’ll be attending in successive days over the coming week, a win against Fulham would be a nice way to start off the weekend. COYS

My predicted lineup: De Bie(c), Lock, Lyons-Foster, Omolabi, Reynolds, Hinds, P.Maghoma, Mukendi, A,Shashoua, P.Patterson, Griffiths.

My predicted score line: Spurs 5-3. COYS!

One to watch: Desperately unlucky to miss out on the England u17 World Cup squad, talented midfielder Matt O’Riley is my ‘one to watch tomorrow’. O’Riley who has already made his senior debut for Fulham in the Carabao cup at the age of just 16, is a player of immense potential. The 17 year old will pose a real attacking and creative threat from the centre of the park, something he showed during last seasons 3-0 victory over us at Hotspur way where he scored a stunning long range goal.