The cross-capital rivals go head-to-head on Saturday evening at White Hart Lane.
Tottenham may still be unbeaten, but they have become the Premier League’s draw specialists in recent weeks. Each of their last four matches have ended with the spoils shared, a run which has seen them slip out of the top four.
This weekend they will try and get back to winning ways against West Ham, who themselves are in need of a result. The Hammers are sitting precariously above the bottom three after a disappointing start to the season, and could do with the tonic of a win at the home of their rivals.
Tottenham’s Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal from the penalty spot
The Key Battle – Kyle Walker vs Dimitri Payet
If West Ham are to climb the table, their talisman will have to play a starring role. Payet has showed glimpses of his quality this season but has failed to produce consistently; he is unlikely to have it all his own way against Walker, who is enjoying a productive campaign.
Last Meeting:
Michail Antonio’s goal was the difference between the sides in their last clash, with the Hammers running out 1-0 winners at Upton Park in March.
Overall, Tottenham have won 61 of these matches to West Ham’s 48, while there have been 36 draws.
West Ham United’s Michail Antonio celebrates
Recent league form – most recent last:
Tottenham – WWDDDD
West Ham – LDWWLD
Who’s the ref?
Mike Dean is the man in the middle for this one.
In his 11 games to date this season, Dean has shown 49 yellow cards and two reds.
What time is kick off?
The game begins at 5.30pm.
West Ham’s Aaron Cresswell in action with Tottenham’s Kieran Trippier
Where can I watch it?
BT Sport 1 are broadcasting this clash, with their build-up getting underway at 5pm.
Odds
Tottenham – 8/15
Draw – 16/5
West Ham – 5/1
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