Tottenham vs Leeds: Premier League – LIVE!
Tottenham are looking to bounce back from a tough run of results and kick off 2021 on a high – but they welcome an unpredictable Leeds side today.
Spurs have failed to win any of their last four Premier League games after threatening to mount a title challenge, and Jose Mourinho needs a victory today – especially with Liverpool dropping points over the festive period.
Mourinho’s festive schedule was interrupted by what the Spurs boss called an “unprofessional” postponement of their London derby with Fulham, though his squad should benefit from the extra rest against Marcelo Bielsa‘s all-action visitors.
Leeds have been brilliantly baffling this season, and head to north London off the back of a 5-0 win at West Brom for what could be a potential classic at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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How will Tottenham line up?
Here’s how we think Mourinho will lay out his side…
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Lloris; Aurier, Alderweireld, Dier, Reguilon; Hojbjerg, Sissoko, Ndombele; Son, Lamela, Kane.
Tottenham vs Leeds head to head results
Last meeting: Leeds 0-1 Spurs (10/01/04)
Tottenham vs Leeds prediction: 3-1 home win
While Leeds have been very impressive of late, they are just as capable of conceding a hatful of goals as they are scoring them and this will be their third fixture in just six days during the busy festive period.
It is easy to see this being a game too far for a relatively small squad, though Tottenham must discover their attacking touch after a meagre few weeks in the top-flight.
Tottenham vs Leeds team news
Mourinho will be expected to revert back to a 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 system against Leeds after switching to a back three last time out at Wolves.
He must decide whether Serge Aurier or Matt Doherty gets the nod at right-back, with Moussa Sissoko likely to return to midfield and Ben Davies expected to drop to the bench.
Either Erik Lamela or Steven Bergwijn will join Harry Kane and Heung-min Son in attack, with Gareth Bale and Giovani Lo Celso both sidelined and Lucas Moura and Carlos Vinicius doubtful.
Leeds have a lengthy injury list, with the likes of Gaetano Berardi, Adam Forshaw, Robin Koch and Diego Llorente all out.
Captain Liam Cooper is unlikely to return, while Mateusz Klich was substituted with a knock at West Brom.
How to watch Tottenham vs Leeds
TV channel: BT Sport subscribers can watch the match on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate, with coverage beginning at 11:30am.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers can also watch via the BT Sport website and BT Sport App.
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