Tottenham may have lost ground in the Premier League title race in midweek, but they will be confident of making an immediate response when they take on fellow challengers Leicester City.
The two sides meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon in what is a massive clash as both try to prove their top-four credentials this winter.
Sunday’s encounter is one of four in the Premier League, and both teams know they need a good result with Manchester United also in action.
Jose Mourinho claimed his men were the better side when they lost to Liverpool at Anfield in midweek, with the Reds running out 2-1 winners.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are now six points above Spurs, having beaten Crystal Palace 7-0 on Saturday.
Spurs lost for the first time in 11 matches in the Premier League on Wednesday, and they know that Leicester will be a tough nut to crack.
The Foxes may have lost to Everton in midweek, but Brendan Rodgers’ side have won five of their last six on their travels in the league.
Spurs have the upper hand in the head-to-head statistics though, having won five of their last seven matches against Leicester. They have also netted 21 goals across these games, and they are 51/20 to win and for both teams to score.
Red Devils Hoping to Put Old Rivals in Their Place
Manchester United will take on Leeds United in a league encounter for the first time since 2004, hoping to keep their old rivals quiet this weekend.
Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds warmed up for the game at Old Trafford with a 5-2 victory over Newcastle United, while the Red Devils came from behind, again, to beat Sheffield United 3-2.
In order to get the job done, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side will need to improve their record on home soil. They have not scored more than one goal in any of their last seven home matches, but their squad should be fired up for Sunday’s encounter.
Bielsa’s side have what it takes to score away from home, having netted in every one of their away games so far this season.
However, experience could be crucial and a home win from behind looks inviting at odds of 23/4.
Allardyce Eager to Hit Ground Running
Sam Allardyce takes charge of his first game as West Brom boss as they welcome Aston Villa to The Hawthorns in Sunday’s evening kick-off.
The former England coach replaced Slaven Bilic earlier this week, despite the Baggies securing a point against Manchester City on Tuesday.
Villa are unbeaten in two and 11 points better off and their away form is good, with four wins in five in the league on the road.
However, West Brom are likely to make things complicated with their new man at the helm and under 2.5 goals looks a solid bet at 11/10.
Blades Hoping to Get off the Mark
Sheffield United travel to the AMEX Stadium on Sunday to take on Brighton, and they will be desperate to earn their first three points of the campaign.
Chris Wilder’s side have taken just one point from their first 13 matches, losing eight in a row in the Premier League.
Even though they lost to Manchester United in midweek, the Blades showed signs of progression in attack.
They have scored in three of their last five away, and Brighton are struggling themselves. The Seagulls have not won in four and Sunday could be the day the Blades finally make some progress.
Wilder’s men are 6/5 in the double chance market in Sunday’s first game.
*All odds correct at time of writing
