Big Match Breakdown: Tottenham v Watford

Preview and tips head of big game

Monday night football sees a Premier League clash between Watford and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley.

There was a touch of a dead rubber about the game a couple of weeks ago. But with Chelsea breathing down their necks now, Tottenham really need to win.

A Champions League place is at stake and Mauricio Pochettino will be desperate for his side to retain their top-four place.

The Coral News Team go in-depth ahead of the fixture with a Big Match Breakdown…

Head-To-Head

Spurs have maintained an excellent record against Watford in recent years. Up until the 1-1 draw at Vicarage Road in December, Pochettino’s outfit had won the last seven meetings in a row.

In fact, the Hornets haven’t beaten Tottenham since 1987 – over 30 years ago. And you’d have to go back to 1985 for the Hertfordshire club’s last away win against Spurs.

Likely XIs

Pochettino is the advantageous position of having a practically fully fit squad. Harry Winks is the only absentee with a long-term injury.

Rumours continue to link Toby Alderweireld with a summer exit so Davinson Sanchez and Jan Vertonghen are likely to continue together. Spurs’ XI pretty much picks itself these days when everyone is fit.

For Javi Gracia, it’s a different story. Tommie Hoban, Nathaniel Chalobah, Tom Cleverley, Gerard Deulofeu, and Younes Kaboul are definitely out. Sebastian Prodl, Andre Carrillo, Roberto Pereyra, and Troy Deeney are all injury doubts.