Tottenham vs. Fulham: Preview, team news and predicted line-ups as Spurs target Cottagers and top spot

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Tottenham vs. Fulham: Preview, team news and predicted line-ups as Spurs target Cottagers and top spot

Festus Chuma 13:00 - 23.10.2023

Tottenham prepares to face Fulham in a crucial Premier League clash, aiming to continue their strong form in 2023/24.

Tottenham Hotspur is set to host Fulham in a highly anticipated Premier League clash tonight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. 

Spurs are riding high on their impressive start to the 2023/24 season, sitting at the top of the Premier League table after remaining unbeaten in their top-flight campaign so far. The arrival of manager Ange Postecoglou has injected new energy and optimism into the club.

In their last outing, Tottenham faced a tough challenge when Yves Bissouma was sent off, but they displayed resilience and determination to secure a victory against Luton. However, they will be hoping for a smoother ride against Fulham and to avoid any early dismissals that could potentially disrupt their game plan.

Fulham, on the other hand, has had a mixed season. While they did manage to knock Tottenham out of the Carabao Cup on penalties earlier in the season, their struggles in front of goal have been evident. Marco Silva's side has scored just eight goals in their first eight Premier League matches, highlighting their need for improvement in attack.

The match is scheduled for an 10 pm kick-off time on Monday, October 23, 2023, and it promises to be a thrilling encounter for football fans.

Where to watch:

The game will be broadcast live on SuperSport Premier League channel in Kenya wherere coverage of Monday Night Football will begin an hour before 10pm, setting the stage for an exciting showdown.

Team news:

Tottenham is expected to receive a double injury boost as Heung-min Son and Cristian Romero are likely to feature despite recent concerns.

 Son had been struggling with a groin injury during his international duty with South Korea, while Romero suffered an ankle knock while representing Argentina. However, both players are set to be fit to face Fulham.

Yves Bissouma will be unavailable for Spurs due to suspension, but Brennan Johnson could make an appearance. There are no fresh fitness concerns for manager Ange Postecoglou, although several key players like Rodrigo Bentancur, Manor Solomon, Ivan Perisic, and Ryan Sessegnon remain sidelined.

Fulham, on the other hand, will miss the services of Tosin Adarabioyo, who underwent groin surgery. Kenny Tete and Adama Traore are both doubtful for the match, adding to the team's injury concerns. Issa Diop, who felt a "crack in his foot" during the game against Sheffield United before the international break, will also be absent.

Possible starting lineups:

Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Hojbjerg; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Richarlison

Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Bassey, Ream, Robinson; Pereira, Palhinha, Iwobi; Decordova-Reid, Vinicius, Willian

As the two teams prepare to take the field, the match promises a captivating clash between Spurs' top-of-the-table ambitions and Fulham's desire to find consistency and improve their goal-scoring record.

 Football enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the kickoff as both sides look to make their mark in the 2023/24 Premier League season. Stay tuned for what could be a thrilling encounter under the Monday night lights.