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Match preview
It’s been a horrendous ten days for Tottenham, so they could really do with a win in this fixture.
First, Spurs were dumped out the FA Cup by Sheffield United, ensuring their 32-year wait to win that competition goes on.
Then, last weekend, after hitting the crossbar twice, the Lilywhites were beaten 1-0 again, this time by Wolves at Molineux.
The doom and gloom then reached maximum levels on Wednesday with Tottenham dumped out the Champions League by A.C. Milan, drawing 0-0, rarely threatening all night, despite being a goal down from the first leg.
So, Spurs’ 15-year trophy draught will not be coming to an end this season, with a top four finish now their sole aim.
Antonio Conte appears to lack any semblance of motivation, even with his team fourth, three points clear of Liverpool.
Amazingly, the Reds have scored just three times on the road, but these have yielded six points, their one victory coming at Southampton.
Meanwhile, thanks to the fact they’re unbeaten at home since mid-September, Steve Cooper’s side are 14th, four points clear of the drop zone.
Forest’s last win at White Hart Lane came in 1997, with Dean Saunders the match-winner that day.
Can the visitors add to Spurs’ misery, or will the home fans have something to shout about at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?
Tottenham Hotspur team news
Hugo Lloris, Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma and Ryan Sessegnon remain out long-term.
Richarlison voiced his frustrations about not starting against A.C. Milan, so it’ll be interesting to see if he’s included in the XI this time.
Eric Dier will return, having been suspended in mid-week, while Cristian Romero’s red card is applicable to UEFA club competitions.
Pedro Porro has not impressed very much since arriving from Sporting CP, so Emerson is likely to keep his place at right-wing-back.
Predicted XI (5-2-3): Forster; Emerson, Romero, Dier, Davies, Perišić; Højbjerg, Skipp; Kuluševski, Richarlison, Kane.
Nottingham Forest team news
With Scott McKenna and Willy Boly sidelined, Felipe and Joe Worrall will continue at centre-back.
Elsewhere in the back four, Serge Aurier will line-up against the side he made 110 appearances for, chosen over Neco Williams.
Jack Colback and Jonjo Shelvey started in midfield against Everton last Sunday, but Remo Freuler, if fit, will return.
Brennan Johnston bagged a brace in that game, taking his tally to nine for the season, so can he add to that here?
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Navas; Williams, Felipe, Worrall, Lodi; Danilo, Shelvey, Freuler; Gibbs-White, Johnson, Wood.
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