West Ham vs Tottenham – Live On Sky Sports 1

Venue: Upton Park Date: Monday, February 25th Time: 8pm TV: Sky Sports 1

Team News

Spurs have no fresh injury worries on the back of their aggregate victory over Lyon in the Europa League, with only striker Jermain Defoe (who is due to return to training this week), Tom Huddlestone and long-term absentees Sandro and Younes Kaboul sidelined for the game tonight. Hugo Lloris should return to the starting lineup after stepping aside for Brad Friedel in the Lyon game, while Lewis Holtby will be expected to retain his place after a strong showing in Lyon and having expressed his excitement about experiencing his first London derby. James Collins (hamstring) and Joey O'Brien (thigh) have returned to training for West Ham and are in contention for a starting berth, while Andy Carroll is expected to start up front again. Source - BBC Sport

Match Preview

It will be an emotionally charged evening as West Ham pay tribute to their former captain and world cup winner Bobby Moore, via a minute€™s applause and the displaying of a mosaic depicting his old number 6 shirt, on the 20th anniversary of his tragic death. The Hammers must, however, remain firmly focused on the match itself. Sam Allardyce€™s side are in a poor run of form and, having looked like contenders for Europe before Christmas, now find themselves more concerned about dropping in to that cluster of teams fighting to avoid relegation. In stark contrast, Tottenham are experiencing a good run of form and will be hoping Gareth Bale can once again help to inspire them to victory. A win for Spurs will see them leapfrog Chelsea in to 3rd position and extend their lead over 5th place Arsenal to 4 points.

Likely Lineups

West Ham United Jaaskelainen, Pogatetz, Tomkins, Reid, Demel, Diame, Nolan, Noble, J Cole, Taylor, Carroll. Tottenham Hotspur Lloris, Walker, Dawson, Vertonghen, Assou-Ekotto, Dembele, Parker, Holtby, Bale, Lennon, Adebayor.
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