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Tottenham Hotspur picked up some much-needed momentum with their 4-1 win over West Ham United in the Premier League at the weekend and are looking to improve their consistency. There has now been an interesting update on the future of defender Radu Dragusin.

Radu Dragusin’s Agent Opens Up On Tottenham Hotspur Future

What Did Dragusin’s Agent Have To Say?

The Romanian centre-back has not been able to establish a regular starting role in Ange Postecoglou’s system and seems to be behind Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven in the pecking order. His agent, Florian Manea was questioned on whether the defender was thinking of moving elsewhere next year due to his lack of regular game-time.

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He told FootballItalia: “No player is happy if they don’t play much, but he wants to fight for his place. We’ll see how many matches he plays and evaluate later; right now, it’s premature to think about a transfer.” This comes amid some reports that linked Dragusin to a potential return to Serie A with Inter Milan, though it doesn’t look like he’s thinking of leaving Spurs anytime soon after only joining them from Genoa in the 2024 January transfer window.

How Has Dragusin’s Spurs Career Gone So Far?

After joining the Lilywhites in the winter transfer window last season, Dragusin needed some time to adapt to his new environment at Spurs. He made nine appearances under Postecoglou in the 2023/24 campaign, helping them keep two clean sheets in the Premier League during that time.

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The 22-year-old has found it hard to become a regular in the Tottenham team at the beginning of the 2024/25 campaign, as he’s only been restricted to four appearances so far. That includes two appearances as a substitute in the league and just one full game in the Carabao Cup. He’s finding it hard to outperform Romero or Van de Ven and convince the gaffer to play him over either of them. Dragusin, will need to work harder and be more reliable at the back to get more regular playing time at Spurs and save himself from becoming a flop signing.

With the WSL heading into an international break the scrimmage at the top of the table continues with this key fixture. This is a Chelsea Women predicted lineup for the tie as they aim to beat a Tottenham Hotspur side that’s given them a lot of trouble in recent seasons.

Chelsea Women Predicted Lineup vs Tottenham Women for WSL Clash

How Chelsea Women Have Lined Up Recently

After barely rotating to start the season Sonia Bompastor sprung a surprise against Twente with an almost entirely new starting eleven. Hannah Hampton has been the main goalkeeper but Zecira Musovic now has two starts to her name in the Champions League. In the back line the central duties are split between Kadeisha Buchanan, Millie Bright, and Nathalie Bjorn with Maelys Mpome making substitute appearances. At right back Lucy Bronze is first-choice ahead of Eve Perisset.

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At left-back Ashley Lawrence was initially the starter but she’s been replaced by Sandy Baltimore for the past few league outings. This is all likely a stop-gap as the team awaits the return of Niamh Charles.

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In midfield the deepest options have usually been Wieke Kaptein and Sjoeke Nusken as Erin Cuthbert returns to fitness. Kaptein starting in midweek could indicate she will be missing out on this one. Oriane Jean-Francois also started against Twente and featured as the deepest midfielder there.

Maika Hamano and Guro Reiten are the attacking midfield options with Lauren James and Baltimore splitting the left wing while Johanna Rytting Kaneryd keeps a firm lock on her spot on the right. Mayra Ramirez and Aggie Beever-Jones have split striker duties so far.

Chelsea Women Recent Form and Tactics

Bompastor uses a fluid 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 with a lot of movement between players like James being free to move around the attacking line and the left-back almost being a wing-back and playing very high. In midweek, there was a very attacking variant in a 4-1-4-1 with Jean-Francois the only midfielder staying deep while Hamano played super close to Beever-Jones AND the full-backs pushed up. At times it was a 2-1-everyone else with a focus on breaking down the opposition through the wide areas.

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The French coach has got off to an unbeaten start with the Blues, getting through pre-season without a loss and then taking that into the regular season where she’s won every outing so far. The attack looks absolutely menacing only failing to net multiple times in a game once so far. Defensively they will be hoping to tighten things up at the back after a run of three fixtures without a clean sheet.

Chelsea Injuries to Consider

With the close proximity to the Twente match there won’t be any update provided on the health of James who was pulled from the lineup at the last minute on Thursday. Bompastor has noted that the attacker had a foot issue which caused the change. She could be sidelined along with Charles, Sam Kerr, Aniek Nouwen, Mia Fishel, and Sophie Ingle.

Chelsea Women Predicted Lineup vs Tottenham Women

Those who started against Twente are likely to be benched here to rest which would reinstate most of the regular eleven, the only question is what happens on the left without James.

GK – Hannah Hampton

LB – Ashley Lawrence

CB – Kadeisha Buchanan

CB – Millie Bright

RB – Lucy Bronze

DM – Sjoeke Nusken

DM/CM – Erin Cuthbert

CM/AM – Guro Reiten

LW – Sandy Baltimore

ST – Mayra Ramirez

RW – Johanna Rytting Kaneryd

Tottenham Hotspur will look to get back to winning ways in a seemingly promising encounter when Julen Lopetegui will march a confident West Ham United side into the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Saturday, October 19 at 12:30 AM BST. The Lilywhites have won four of their last five matches across all competitions but will face a daunting challenge this weekend against a side that they have struggled against in recent history. Here is your Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup for the clash.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup for Clash vs West Ham United

How Tottenham Hotspur Have Lined-up Recently

Guglielmo Vicario is Tottenham Hotspur’s starting goalkeeper and has produced mixed performances lately, with a combination of stellar saves yet also poor positioning choices.

In defence, Destiny Udogie and Pedro Porro are the regular full-backs, with Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven placed between them, whilst Ben Davies and Radu Dragusin provide sporadic rotation when necessary.

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In midfield, Rodrigo Bentancur anchors the trio, with Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison providing assistance on either side. Yves Bissouma is used as a rotation option.

In attacking midfield, Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson currently occupy the wings, with Pape Matar Sarr providing assistance off the bench.

Dominic Solanke has taken on the responsibility of leading the line for Spurs in recent weeks.

Tottenham Hotspur Recent Form and Tactics

Tottenham have seemed to bounce back from a poor start to the season, with clinical finishing in front of goal leading to impressive score lines as they have managed to score at least twice in their previous six matches across all competitions. Five of those results have gone the way of Spurs. However, Ange Postecoglou would find himself on the back of harsh criticism once again, after his men had faltered a 2-0 lead against Brighton to ultimately lose 3-2 just before the international break.

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However, in the five matches before that loss, Tottenham have looked like a force to be reckoned with, providing bold and disciplined defensive work that has been able to support their incisive attacking play. Brennan Johnson has showed a cool head in front of goal to not only pick out key passes but also find the back of the net himself. Yet this form seemed to elude Spurs when Brighton had been able to pick apart the back-line with relative ease, showing that a possible lack of experience and leadership is missing at the heart of defence to provide that added composure in times of need.

Tottenham Hotspur Injuries to Consider

Both Heung-Min Son and Richarlison have returned to training this week and seem likely to find some game time this weekend. Lucas Bergvall (calf) had picked up a slight knock on international duty and will need to be assessed ahead of the weekend. New signing Wilson Odobert (thigh) will not be available for selection against West Ham with a possible return scheduled for the end of October.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup

GK: Guglielmo Vicario

LB: Pedro Porro

CB: Cristian Romero

CB: Micky van de Ven

RB: Destiny Udogie

LCM: Dejan Kulusevski

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur

RCM: James Maddison

LW: Brennan Johnson

RW: Dominic Solanke

ST: Heung-Min Son

Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham take on Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The game takes place on Saturday, October 18, 2024, with kick-off at 12:30 P.M. Last Word on Football brings you a West Ham predicted lineup.

West Ham Predicted Lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur

How Lopetegui’s Side Have Lined up Recently

Alphonse Areola has started every Premier League match for West Ham so far this season, yet has only kept one clean sheet which came in a 2-0 win against Crystal Palace in the second match of the season. Areola was selected once again by Didier Deschamps to be a part of the French team in the Nations League but was on the bench for both matches.

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Lopetegui has changed the back a few times this term. He opted for a back three of Max Kilman, Edson Alvarez and Konstantinos Mavropanosagainst against Chelsea at home where they lost 3-0. This is very different to their usual lineup, as seen in their most recent match against Ipswich Town. Emerson played at left-back with a centre-back partnership of Kilman and Jean-Clair Todibo, with Wan Bissaka at right-back.

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In their latest Premier League match, all four attacking-minded players scored. Michail Antonio opened the scoring in the first minute before Mohammed Kudus regained the lead in the 43’ minute. Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta also found the back of the net in a convincing display. This was a very different formation from their 1-1 draw away to Brentford, and it’s expected that Lopetegui will change the Hammers’ formation against Tottenham.

West Ham Recent Form and Tactics

After a difficult start to life at the London Stadium for Lopetegui, results have steadily improved for The Hammers. In their latest away match against Brentford, West Ham earned a 1-1 draw away despite conceding within the first minute. This was the third consecutive match that Brentford scored in the first minute, with the Bees also scoring in the first minute against both Manchester City and West Ham’s opponents this weekend Tottenham respectively.

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The Hammers boasted an xG of 0.99 to Brentford’s 0.37 however, it’s another match in which Lopetegui’s side has had to come from being behind away in London to rescue a point.

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Against Ipswich Town, West Ham stormed to a convincing 4-1 victory, which was only their second win of the season. Despite conceding once again early on, the hosts dominated the match with 23 shots in total, of which 13 were on target. On top of this, the Hammers created nine big chances, as many as Ipswich had shots in total. Alongside an xG of 3.79, the hosts ran away in a fantastic win.

Injuries for Lopetegui to consider

Yet again, the only player that West Ham have unavailable due to injury is Niclas Fullkrug, who is expected to return in late October. He has been ruled out with an injury since September 9. Fullkrug was signed last term from Borussia Dortmund, where he made 43 appearances for the BVB, finding the back of the net 15 times and gaining 11 assists.

West Ham Predicted Lineup vs Tottenham Hotspurs

Tottenham Hotspur will be eager to return to winning ways when they face off against London rivals West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday (19 October). Before the clash, they received a positive update on the return of injured players, including Son Heung-Min.

Tottenham Hotspur to Welcome Back Son Heung-Min And Two More Players From Injury

What Did Ange Postecoglou Say About Son & Co?

The Lilywhites have been without their inspiring captain since before their 3-0 battering of Manchester United at Old Trafford. He has missed a number of games, but appears to have made a lot of progress on his fitness during the October international break and is now ready to make his comeback. Not just that, Tottenham are also ready to welcome back forward Richarlison into their squad as well as exciting summer signing Lucas Bergvall.

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Ange Postecoglou delivered this positive update on the injury returns, stating: “Sonny and Richy have done some good work and trained with the group, which is a real positive for us. Sonny was always hopefully going to get through this international break really well and be ready and Richy has done some good work, so hopefully both [will be] available for the weekend.”

How Will Son’s Return Impact Tottenham?

The Spurs supporters will welcome Son’s return with open arms. The South Korean is likely to replace Timo Werner in the starting XI as the German forward has struggled for goal contributions this season (one assist in eight appearances) much to the frustration of the fans.

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Tottenham Hotspur return to Europe as they prepare to face Hungarian outfit Ferencvárosi Budapest on October 3 from the Groupama Aréna, which kicks off at 8PM. The Lilywhites are on an impressive four-game unbeaten run, clamping down Manchester United with a 0-3 win at Old Trafford, and having defeated Qarabag in their opening Europa League match, Ange Postecoglou’s men will be looking to take a big step towards qualification with another win. Here’s the Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup for the clash.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup As The Lilywhites Visit Budapest

How Tottenham Hotspur Have Lined-Up Recently

Postecoglou’s charges have been impressive so far, with four back-to-back wins in four games, including a huge 0-3 triumph against The Red Devils at Old Trafford. It’s been an incredible start to the season for Guglielmo Vicario, who secured his third clean sheet at the weekend, and remained the first choice between the sticks.

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Postecoglou lined up his favoured defenders in front of the Italian with Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie at the fullback positions, while Cristian Romero was partnered with Micky van de Ven who stood out with an impressive run from the back, placing it on a plate for Brennan Johnson to finish.

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Dejan Kulusevski shone in midfield scoring his first goal of the season, playing alongside James Maddison and Pape Matar Sarr in midfield. Johnson’s goal-scoring run continued, with the Welshman registering four goals in his last four outings for Spurs. The 23-year-old played on the right flank, Timo Werner replaced club captain Son Heung-Min on the left while Dominic Solanke led the charge.

Tottenham Hotspur Recent Form and Tactics

They are currently on a four-game unbeaten run in all competitions, beating the likes of Manchester United and Brentford in the Premier League, overcoming Azerbaijan outfit Qarabag in the Europa League and escaping a narrow win against Coventry in the Carabao Cup. A huge takeaway from these matches is 23-year-old Johnson, who has scored in all four fixtures and will be looking to continue his goal-scoring run against Ferencváros.

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Van de Ven has also been impressive, especially in the game at Old Trafford, where the Dutchman completed a 70-yard run to assist Johnson, scoring the first goal of the match in three minutes. Thursday’s game would be the first-ever meeting between Ferencvárosi and the Lilywhites, and also Tottenham’s first-ever game against a Hungarian opponent.

Tottenham Hotspur Injuries and Suspensions To Consider

Club captain Son was absent for the match at Old Trafford after he went down in apparent discomfort before being substituted in Thursday night’s Europa League clash with Qarabag. Postecoglou hoped the South Korean would make it, but later stated that “he just wasn’t right for it“. The Australian continued: “Yes, but we’ve had to suffer those things a fair bit during my time here, key players missing out, and you have to learn to cope without them.”

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They also have another injury scare in fullback Udogie. The 21-year-old pulled up feeling his left quadricep after a bursting run down the left-hand side around the half-hour mark at Old Trafford. He was substituted off in the second half with Postecoglou hinting that was a ‘precautionary‘ move. Richarlison’s return is still unknown, while Wilson Odobert has suffered a hamstring injury which could rule him out for six weeks. Radu Dragusin is suspended for Thursday’s game.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup

GK: Guglielmo Vicario

RB: Ben Davies

CB: Micky van de Ven

CB: Cristian Romero

LB: Archie Gray

MF: Lucas Bergvall

MF: Pape Matar Sarr

MF: Yves Bissouma

FW: Timo Werner

FW: Dominic Solanke

FW: Brennan Johnson

Tottenham Hotspur cruised past Azerbaijan outfit Qarabag in midweek, and will hope to take on that form as they face Manchester United on September 29 at Old Trafford. Last Word On Football provides our Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup for their clash against the Red Devils.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup vs. Manchester United

How Tottenham Hotspur Have Lined-Up Recently

The Lilywhites hosted Azerbaijan outfit Qarabag on September 26 as they begun their Europa League campaign. Head Coach Ange Postecoglou made six changes from the side that triumphed over Thomas Frank’s Brentford in an exciting 3-1 win. Guglielmo Vicario remained between the sticks and delivered, with an astounding performance for Spurs, facing five shots and saving all, earning the Italian goalkeeper his second clean sheet across all competitions.

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Three changes were made in the defensive line in front of him, with Archie Gray and Ben Davies coming in at the fullback positions, while Micky van de Ven being the only unchanged defender was partnered with Romanian centre-back Radu Dragusin at the heart of the Spurs defence. Postecoglou completely rebuilt the midfield with Pape Matar Sarr, Yves Bissouma who seems to be back in full fitness and 18-year-old Lucas Bergvall in the middle of the park.

However, the Swedish international’s game was cut short after 12 minutes following a red card offence by Dragusin prompting Postecoglou to bring on Destiny Udogie. The front line remained unchanged with Brennan Johnson and club captain Son Heung-Min on the flanks, while Dominic Solanke led the charge.

Tottenham Hotspur Recent Form and Tactics

Tottenham Hotspur’s recent form has been a rollercoaster, showing moments of brilliance and struggle. They had impressive wins in the Europa League and against Brentford, but also faced challenges, including a loss to Arsenal and Newcastle.

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Overall, their form has been a mix of highs and lows, emphasizing the need for consistency as the season progresses.

Tottenham Hotspur Injuries To Consider

Club captain Son Heung-Min faces a late fitness test after coming off after 71 minutes in the match against Qarabag. Postecoglou stated via Spurs official website that it’s not too bad with the South Korean ahead of their clash at Old Trafford. “He wants to train tomorrow so we’ll see how he goes at training and make a decision from there,” the Australian added. Both Richarlison and Wilson Odobert’s return dates are unknown.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup

GK: Guglielmo Vicario

RB: Pedro Porro

CB: Micky van de Ven

CB: Cristian Romero

LB: Destiny Udogie

MF: James Maddison

MF: Rodrigo Bentancur

MF: Dejan Kulusevski

FW: Son Heung-Min

FW: Dominic Solanke

FW: Brennan Johnson

After two consecutive draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente in the Premier League and Europa League respectively, Manchester United will be looking to get back to winning ways against Ange Postecoglu’s Tottenham Hotspur side at Old Trafford this Sunday, September 29. Kick off is at 4.30PM. Here is the Manchester United predicted lineup for the clash.

Manchester United Predicted Lineup for Old Trafford Clash vs Tottenham Hotspur

How Manchester United Have Lined Up Recently

Manchester United have persisted with a 4-2-3-1 formation this season, with André Onana playing every game bar the Barnsley Carabao Cup tie in goal.

The defence has consisted of Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs De Ligt, Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot, with Harry Maguire rotating in for the Dutchman in Wednesday’s Europa League draw with Dutch outfit Twente.

Christian Eriksen has been a regular at the base of midfield of late, alongside Kobbie Mainoo or Manuel Ugarte, the latter rotating in for the Europa League stalemate.

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In attacking midfield, Amad Diallo has carved out his position on the right wing, with Bruno Fernandes ever-present in the number 10 role. On the left, Marcus Rashford has made a positive start to the current campaign, with Alejandro Garnacho coming off the bench as an impact substitute and replacing Rashford in the starting lineup against Twente.

Joshua Zirkzee has been operating as the number 9 in the absence of Rasmus Hojlund.

Manchester United Recent Form and Tactics

On paper, the Red Devils have made a mixed start to the season, with two league wins and a draw in five games thus far added to a convincing Carabao Cup win over League One Barnsley and a disappointing stalemate in Europe. With this being said, Erik ten Hag’s side have improved in both team structure and chances created this season, ranking third in the Premier League for xG created as well as big chances created.

With more control in possession and greater ease in constructing dangerous attacking moves, the issue this season has been finishing the numerous chances created. Indeed, the Red Devils have missed more big chances (17) than any other Premier League team this campaign, meaning that improved efficiency and a killer instinct could take this team right into top four contention as the season progresses.

Manchester United Injuries to Consider

Luke Shaw (Calf) and Victor Lindelof (Ankle) are close to a comeback, with both potentially being involved in the matchday squad next weekend. Tyrell Malacia (Knee) and Lény Yoro (Ankle) are expected to return in mid-October and mid-November respectively.

Manchester United Predicted Lineup

GK: André Onana

RB: Noussair Mazraoui

CB: Matthijs De Ligt

CB: Lisandro Martinez

LB: Diogo Dalot

CM: Kobbie Mainoo

CM: Christian Eriksen

RW: Amad Diallo

CAM: Bruno Fernandes

LW: Marcus Rashford

ST: Joshua Zirkzee

Current Odds: Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester United: 11/8

Draw: 29/10

Tottenham: 7/4

(Odds by Bet365)

Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to build momentum after a narrow Carabao Cup 1-2 win against Coventry City as they welcome 9th-place Brentford to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Last Word On Sports provides our Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup for their clash against the Bees on September 21.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Brentford

How Tottenham Hotspur Have Lined Up Recently

The Lilywhites visited Coventry on September 18 for their Carabao Cup match, in which they edged past the Championship side in a narrow 1-2 win. Goals came from Djed Spence and Brennan Johnson, who came on as substitutes. Head coach Ange Postecoglou made eight changes from the side that succumbed to a 0-1 loss against North London rivals Arsenal.

Fraser Forster made his first appearance for Spurs since the second round of the Carabao Cup in August 2023, replacing Guglielmo Vicario between the sticks. The Englishman survived an early scare in the match, misplacing a pass to Lucas Bergvall which Coventry couldn’t convert.

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The defensive line consisted of Destiny Udogie and Archie Gray as fullbacks on either flank, with Pedro Porro being rested for the Brentford game. Radu Dragusin was partnered with veteran Ben Davies who captained the side in their visit to Coventry. The midfield was also reshuffled with 18-year-old Bergvall making his first start for Spurs this season, after his impressive cameo against Arsenal. The Sweden international played alongside Rodrigo Bentancur and Pape Matar Sarr in the middle of the park.

Timo Werner was Postecoglou’s pick at the left flank, leaving out Son Heung-Min, making it the first time this season that the South Korean wasn’t in the Spurs starting lineup. ‘Exciting‘ teenager Wilson Odobert started the game but was taken off just after 18 minutes with a ‘significant’ injury. Dominic Solanke led the charge in attack but was eventually replaced by Son in the 62nd minute.

Tottenham’s Recent Form and Tactics

Spurs were aiming to extend their unbeaten run after a frustrating 1-1 draw against newly promoted Leicester City. Pedro Porro scored early in the first half, but they ultimately dropped points due to a trademark Jamie Vardy header in the 57th minute.

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Postecoglou’s team bounced back with a 4-0 win at home against Everton, with Son, Romero, and Bissouma on the scoresheet. The Lilywhites hoped to secure another win with momentum from the previous game, but Newcastle ultimately edged past them with a narrow 2-1 victory.

A tough task awaited them as they faced North London rivals Arsenal. Despite a disappointing loss at St James’ Park, Postecoglou’s men gave the Gunners a tough battle but were ultimately outdone by a 64th-minute header from Gabriel.

Tottenham Injuries To Consider

French teenager Odobert was taken off after 18 minutes against Coventry with Postecoglou stating in the Spurs article that his injury is ‘fairly significant‘. Werner was also withdrawn from the Coventry game, as he was replaced by Dejan Kulusevski in the 74th minute.

“I’m not really sure (on the extent of the injuries at this stage). Both of them look like muscle injuries which is the way things are going for us – we’re getting multiple injuries in the same position”. He added: “We’ll see how they are. I think it looks like Wilson’s is a significant one. We’ll see how Timo is”.

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Yves Bissouma is also a major doubt after he sustained an injury on international duty, missing the match against Arsenal, and is likely to miss the Brentford game.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup

GK: Guglielmo Vicario

RB: Pedro Porro

CB: Radu Dragusin

CB: Cristian Romero

LB: Destiny Udogie

MF: James Maddison

MF: Rodrigo Bentancur

MF: Pape Matar Sarr

FW: Dejan Kulusevski

FW: Son Heung-Min

FW: Brennan Johnson

Tottenham Hotspur hosts London rivals Arsenal hoping to bounce back from a disappointing 2 -1 loss to Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. Here is Last Word on Sports’ Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup against the Gunners on the September 15.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Arsenal in North London Derby

How Tottenham Hotspur Have Lined Up Recently

The Lilywhites will be looking to regain confidence after losing a point to a 78th-minute goal by Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, but it won’t be easy since they’re going up against title “favourites” Arsenal.

With the home advantage, head coach Ange Postecoglou will feel confident in his favoured 4-3-3 formation. Guglielmo Vicario has been excellent in goal so far, conceding just three goals in three games, including an impressive clean sheet in their 4-0 win against Everton. The defensive line in front of the Italian consists of Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie coming in at the fullback positions, while Radu Dragusin was recently paired with Cristian Romero who scored against Everton.

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Although Micky van de Ven was present against The Toffees and managed to assist skipper Son Heung-min for the fourth goal of the game, the Dutch defender was completely absent in the lineup that lost against Newcastle. Postecoglou then stated that the 23-year-old sustained an injury, but it was “nothing serious” allowing him to hand Dragusin the starting spot.

There have been a lot of changes made in the midfield in the past three games, with James Maddison being the only midfielder who has been involved in all the previous lineups. Postecoglou will hope to get the best out of the Englishman seeing as he has registered two assists in his last three games. Against the Magpies, Maddison was partnered with Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr but was later replaced with Rodrigo Bentancur and Brennan Johnson. Son remained unchanged in the frontline, alongside Dejan Kulusevski while the latest signing Wilson Odobert was handed his second start for the Lilywhites.

Tottenham’s Recent Form and Tactics

Spurs were looking to extend their unbeaten run after a frustrating draw 1-1 against newly promoted Leicester City. Pedro Porro scored early in the first half, but ultimately dropped points owing to a trademark Jamie Vardy header in the 57th minute.

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Postecoglou’s men bounced back with a 4-0 thrashing at home against Everton with Son, Romero and Bissouma on the scoresheet. The Lilywhites hoped to secure another win with momentum from the previous game, but Newcastle ultimately edged past them with a narrow 2-1 victory.

Tottenham Injuries and Suspensions To Consider

Latest addition Dominic Solanke who has made his first and only appearance for Spurs so far against Leicester is one to look out for, seeing as Postecoglou stated that he is close to returning but didn’t want to take any chances with the recently concluded international break. Another blow to Tottenham’s frontline is Richarlison, ruled out by a muscle injury. The Brazilian international came on for Odobert against the Toffees and played about roughly twenty minutes, with Postecoglou describing him as a “handful”.

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Players like Sarr returned from international duty in good shape, but the same can’t be said for Bissouma as he was taken off following a heavy tackle. The Mali international scored the first and only goal of the game in their clash against Eswatini in the first half, but limped off in the second half after 65 minutes.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup Vs Arsenal

GK: Guglielmo Vicario

RB: Pedro Porro

CB: Radu Dragusin

CB: Cristian Romero

LB: Destiny Udogie

MF: James Maddison

MF: Rodrigo Bentancur

MF: Pape Matar Sarr

FW: Dejan Kulusevski

FW: Son Heung-Min

FW: Brennan Johnson