Eric Dier and Tanguy Ndombele will return for Spurs; Davy Propper has a chance of making Brighton squad after Achilles injury; Follow Tottenham vs Brighton in our dedicated live blog with highlights published shortly after the final whistle
Sunday 1 November 2020 07:33, UK
Team news, stats and prediction ahead of Tottenham vs Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday; Kick-off 7.15pm.
Tottenham will welcome back Eric Dier and Tanguy Ndombele for the visit of Brighton.
The duo did not travel to Belgium for the Europa League defeat against Royal Antwerp as they were rested, but they will return to the fold on Sunday.
Jose Mourinho will return to his strongest line-up after criticising the performance of his fringe players, with defender Japhet Tanganga (thigh) the only absentee.
Brighton could have midfielder Davy Propper back. Propper has been struggling with an Achilles injury but has returned to training this week and has a chance of making the squad.
Manager Graham Potter said: "He is getting better and better, getting closer, there is an outside chance of being involved with the squad at the weekend, so that is good for him and us."
The game comes too soon for forward Alireza Jahanbakhsh, though, and skipper Lewis Dunk serves the second of a three-match ban following his red card in the 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace.
Tottenham vs Brighton will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office; Kick-off at 7.15pm
Follow Tottenham vs Brighton in our dedicated live match blog. Highlights will also be published on the Sky Sports digital platforms and the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel shortly after the final whistle.
I am happy to row against the tide here. Brighton possess the style of football to trouble Tottenham.
But, as with most Brighton performances, it is whether their domination of the ball can equate to big chances being created and taken.
Eric Dier and Toby Alderweireld do not like getting pulled out of their comfort zone by zippy attackers and you can certainly expose the Spurs full-backs, who look vulnerable to pace in behind and in one-on-one situations. Spurs may have won this corresponding fixture 2-1 last season but were thumped 3-0 at The Amex and an overall look at the xG numbers from both encounters shows Brighton coming out clearly on top 3.4 vs 1.2.
I am happy to keep Graham Potter's team onside in this one.
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