The Big Match Tactical View: Tottenham v West ham

The Big Match Tactical View: Tottenham v West ham

Saturday's early kick-off is a London derby from White Hart Lane. Michael Cox and Alan Thompson preview the tips free soccer.

Tottenham v West ham mê

Saturday 12:30, Sky Sports Premier League

Match Odds: Tottenham 1.44, West mê say 8.00, The Draw 5.50

Tottenham are preparing for the biggest week in their recent history, but before Tuesday night's test against Ajax, first they face West ham United in Saturday's early kick-off. After the nervy midweek victory over Brighton, they'll hope to be playing against a side who plays higher up the pitch, and leaves more space to break into.

Arnautovic and Anderson to lead the Hammers' breaks

The reverse fixture was an interesting soccer tip to win, won 1-0 by Tottenham at the London Stadium, with Hugo Lloris man-of-the-match after he repeatedly foiled Marco Arnautovic. The Austrian has had a difficult second half of the campaign after rumours of his departure in January, but he was recalled last weekend and looks set lớn lead the line here.

Manuel Pellegrini has opted for a 4-3-3 formation in recent weeks, and seems likely lớn deploy the same system here. Arnautovic will be flanked by Michail Antonio, who scored a trademark headed goal in the 2-2 draw at Leicester last time out, and left-sided Felipe Anderson, who had a good tussle with Kieran Trippier in the reverse game and could get some joy here, considering the Spurs right-back's recent problems against tricky opponents. Lucas Perez will probably continue from the bench, despite his somewhat fortunate equaliser last weekend.

Wilshere lớn feature?

In midfield, Jack Wilshere made his return from injury last tie out, and will hope to play some part here - expect a frosty reception from the home supporters - but Robert Snodgrass will probably continue, tucking inside into a midfield trio alongside Mark Noble, who has scampered forward well in recent weeks thanks to the insurance of Declan Rice playing excellently in front of the defence.

Arthur Masuaku and Pablo Zabaleta will flank Angelo Ogbonna and Fabian Balbuena, with the outstanding Lukasz Fabianski in goal - few other Premier League shotstoppers have been so reliable this season, and if West đam mê are to get a result here, the Pole will surely need to be on top form.