Tottenham will look to bounce back from the loss at Aston Villa when they host Brentford in a London derby on Saturday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium from 11:30 GMT.
With Tottenham’s season grinding toward a poor finish, Ryan Mason will look to win the home match and bolster their chances of qualifying for Europe next year.
Brentford, who are just four points behind Tottenham, will look to close the gap with a win and push for a European place in the final two matches.
Key Highlights
Tottenham’s inconsistency in the Run-In
Ryan Mason’s charges have picked up four points out of the last 15 available. The run of five matches has resulted in three losses, a draw, and one win.
This run has seen Tottenham’s once-promising fight for the top four and a Champions League place crumble in the run-in.
The North London side have dropped from the top four to seventh on the table with 57 points, nine points behind fourth-placed Manchester United.
Ryan Mason will look to leverage the home comforts in the London derby against Brentford on Saturday when the two sides clash, with three points crucial for Tottenham to keep not only their hopes of qualifying for European competition but also their chances of finishing in the top half of the table.
Currently on 57 points, they will be within striking distance of their Saturday opponents Brentford if they lose the upcoming clash; the gap between them will drop to just one point with a match to go.
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Brentford’s Push for a Finish in the European Places
Thomas Frank and his charges have had a phenomenal season so far, and it can get even better if they win their remaining two matches, including Saturday’s clash at Tottenham.
Flying high in the top half of the table, Brentford are within five points of European places. They will need to win their remaining matches and hope the sides directly above them slip up at the business end.
The clash against Tottenham on Saturday will be pivotal for Thomas Frank and his side as they look for a win that will bring them to within a point of their North London rivals.
Thomas Frank and his charges are in good form; they have won three, drawn one, and lost one out of their last five outings in the league. They will be looking to make it two consecutive wins when they face Tottenham on Saturday.
Injury Report
Tottenham
Ryan Mason will have to choose the matchday squad without central midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur. The 25-year-old is recovering from a ruptured cruciate ligament. He has been sidelined since February 12, 2023, and has missed 18 Tottenham matches.
Tottenham will also be without the services of central midfielder Yves Bissouma. The 26-year-old is missing in action due to an ankle fracture he suffered on February 10, 2023. He has missed 17 Tottenham matches since.
Brentford
Thomas Frank will have the full complement of his squad available to him when he makes the short trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.
Possible Lineups
Tottenham
D. Forster; C. Lenglet, C. Romero, Emerson; B. Davies, P. Hojbjerg, O. Skipp, P. Porro; H. Son, H. Kane, Richarlison
Brentford
David Raya; A. Hickey, E. Pinnock, B. Mee, R. Henry; M. Damsgaard, V. Janelt, M. Jensen; B. Mbuemo, Y. Wissa, K. Schade
Prediction
Tottenham will start the game at a ferocious pace. They will look to put the visitors under pressure right away, press, and attack with pace.
Brentford will match Tottenham in energy, work rate, pressing, and hard running. They will also attack with pace in transitions.
Tottenham will get back to winning form by beating Brentford on Saturday.
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