Tottenham v West Ham preview: Spurs look to extend unbeaten run
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Jamie Redknapp joins Ed Chamberlin to preview the Super Sunday clash between Tottenham and West Ham United
Tottenham will be looking to maintain an 11-game undefeated streak in the Premier League when London rivals West Ham visit White Hart Lane on Super Sunday.
Mauricio Pochettino's side last tasted defeat on the opening day of the season - a 1-0 loss at Manchester United - and have since embarked on a steady assault on the top four.
Tottenham vs West Ham
November 22, 2015, 3:30pm
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Spurs will be hoping England international Dele Alli, who marked his full international debut with a stunning strike against France on Tuesday, will propel the club to victory against a West Ham side that boasts the league's second-best away record.
The Hammers, who have lost just one of their previous four league visits to Tottenham, have made their best start to a Premier League season, claiming wins on the road at Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool.
However, their chances of claiming another prized scalp have been dealt a blow, with long-term absentee Dimitri Payet joined on the sidelines by Enner Valencia, who suffered a setback on his return from injury against Everton before the international break.
Team news
Erik Lamela is suspended for Tottenham, while Nabil Bentaleb picked up an ankle injury on international duty with Algeria and is out. Nacer Chadli (ankle) remains sidelined.
Andros Townsend has resumed first-team training after the winger was exiled by Pochettino, and Clinton Njie (hamstring) and Heung-min Son (foot) are available for selection.
West Ham midfielder Alex Song is set to make his first appearance of the season after returning to training.
Pochettino says Bentaleb was lucky to avoid more serious injury during the international break
Song, on loan from Barcelona for a second campaign, has faced a number of setbacks following surgery on his ankle, but the midfielder could be in line to feature.
Diafra Sakho, who has not played for the club in their last two matches with a thigh problem, is also back in the squad.
James Tomkins talks about West Ham's impressive start to the season and finally cementing his place in the heart of the defence
Opta stats
This is Tottenham's third best start to a Premier League season in terms of points (2011-12 (28) and 2009-10 (22)). Spurs finished fourth in each of those seasons.
The injured Payet has been involved in 35 per cent of West Ham's Premier League goals this season; more than any other player at the club.
Payet facing three months out after injuring ankle against Everton.
West Ham have won four of their six Premier League away matches this season; they had won just four of the previous 25. But Spurs have lost just two of their last 19 Premier League home matches (W11 D6 L2).
There have been three red cards in the last three Premier League meetings between Spurs and the Hammers. This season, West Ham have earned the most reds (four) and Spurs the most yellow cards (27).
Andy Carroll has scored in two of his three Premier League appearances for West Ham against Tottenham.
Merson's prediction
I've been massively impressed by Tottenham. And also with West Ham, but I don't know if teams are getting used to playing Slaven Bilic's side more, or if they're getting a little bit tired after getting back early in pre-season into competitive action.
They lost at Watford and drew at home to Everton. They can't just turn up and expect to beat teams, nobody can do that this season. It is so unpredictable. And without Payet we will see how Bilic adapts, he has been a huge player for them this season.
Tottenham have been outstanding of late, and were brilliant at the Emirates the other week, and I can see them stealing this one.
PAUL PREDICTS: 2-1 (7/1 with Sky Bet)
Betting
Tottenham are odds-on shots with Sky Bet to extend their unbeaten Premier League run to four matches with victory over 11/2 shots West Ham. This fixture has seen plenty of goals recently with 15 in the last five meetings and over 2.5 goals is 4/6. Last season it finished 2-2 and the online bookmaker are offering 14/1 for a repeat of that outcome. Harry Kane to score in a Tottenham win is 6/4 - one of six big match Price Boosts available. Jamie Redknapp, Matt Le Tissier and Phil Thompson are all tipping Kane to score first in a Spurs win. Get all their predictions and full match odds here.
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