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Tottenham's attacking prowess, especially at home, makes them favorites for this match, despite their recent inconsistencies.
The upcoming FA Cup match between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley, scheduled for January 5, 2024, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, is set to be a captivating encounter. The match will kick off at 9pm WAT
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16:08 - 05.01.2024
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Team News and Key Players
Tottenham Hotspur:
Tottenham, led by Ange Postecoglou, have been fairly inconsistent lately but remain a strong side, particularly in attack. They will miss the services of Heung-min Son, who is on international duty with South Korea. Other absentees include Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr, who are participating in the Africa Cup of Nations.
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19:53 - 03.01.2024
Man United agree with Cameroon to keep Onana until Tottenham clash
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Players like Ivan Perisic, Manor Solomon, and Alejo Veliz are sidelined due to injuries. However, Dejan Kulusevski is back from suspension, providing a boost to the team. Key players to watch include Richarlison, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Tottenham's probable lineup is expected to be in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Vicario in goal, a defence of Porro, Royal, Davies, and Udogie, and a midfield pivot of Bentancur and Hojbjerg.
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18:11 - 02.01.2024
Tottenham's Pape Matar Sarr rewarded for fine form with new six-year contract
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Burnley
Burnley, under Vincent Kompany, have been going through a rough patch, with just one win in their last six outings across all competitions. They will be without Jordan Beyer and Hjalmar Ekdal due to injuries, and Sander Berge is suspended. Lyle Foster, who scored against Aston Villa in their last match, will be a key player to watch.
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19:33 - 02.01.2024
Italy set to beat Nigeria, USA and Canada to the services of Burnley wonderkid Luca Koleosho
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Burnley is likely to adopt a 4-4-2 formation, with Trafford in goal, a defence of Vitinho, Delcroix, O’Shea, and Taylor, and a midfield featuring Gudmundsson and Odobert on the wings.
Recent Form and Head-to-Head Record
Tottenham's recent form has been mixed, with four wins, a draw, and five defeats in their last ten Premier League matches. In contrast, Burnley, after their impressive Championship title last season, have struggled this season and are currently in a challenging position in the league.
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07:10 - 31.12.2023
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Historically, Tottenham has had the upper hand in head-to-head encounters, with 53 wins compared to Burnley's 42, and 28 matches ending in draws.
Match Analysis and Prediction
Tottenham's attacking prowess, especially at home, makes them favorites for this match, despite their recent inconsistencies. Burnley, on the other hand, will look to exploit Tottenham's defensive vulnerabilities. The prediction is a Tottenham win, possibly with a scoreline of 3-1, acknowledging both teams' current form and capabilities.
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09:49 - 28.12.2023
Salah: Is the Liverpool forward’s impending AFCON absence being overplayed?
Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota netted in Liverpool’s win at Burnley, and it was timely for Jurgen Klopp’s men with their superstar forward set to leave for Africa Cup of Nations duty with Egypt.
Watching the Match
The match will be broadcast live on Super Sports, with coverage starting at 8:30pm WAT. Fans can also stream the match online via the ITVX website and app.
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