Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa, who are vying for the Champions League, are preparing for a crucial match in North London on Sunday, with just one spot and one point separating them in the Premier League standings.
Before the international break, Ange Postecoglou’s team lost 2-1 to Wolverhampton Wanderers, while the Lions easily defeated Fulham 3-1 to stay in the hunt for a spot in the top four. Sports Mole has compiled the team news for both teams.
Out: Cristian Romero (suspended), Yves Bissouma (suspended), Richarlison (pelvic), James Maddison (ankle), Micky van de Ven (hamstring), Ryan Sessegnon (thigh), Alfie Whiteman (ankle), Ivan Perisic (knee) Manor Solomon (knee), Ashley Phillips (ankle)
Doubtful: Pape Sarr (unspecified)
Sports Mole’s predicted XI: Vicario; Porro, Dier, Davies, Udogie; Hojbjerg, Skipp, Bentancur; Kulusevski, Son, Johnson
ASTON VILLA
Out: Tyrone Mings (knee), Emiliano Buendia (knee)
Doubtful: Jacob Ramsey (ankle), Matty Cash (shoulder), Diego Carlos (unspecified), John McGinn (knock)
Sports Mole’s predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; McGinn, Kamara, Luiz, Bailey; Diaby, Watkins