Could we make it 4 wins out of 4? It’s already the best start to a premier league season ever, and even more impressive when compared to our disastrous start to last season, but could Birmingham City bring us crashing down back to reality?
Team news – and current form – suggests an unchanged line-up from the 11 that started away to West Ham. This is dependant on Assou-Ekotto passing a late fitness test. Or, is Harry thinking of giving Pavlyuchenko a game in order to prove he is in his plans this season. This seams unlikely considering the form of the Defoe-Keane partnership thus far.
With an eye on other matches, our title contenders – excuse me for milking the fact we are top of the table for as long as I possibly can – Arsenal and United meet at Old Trafford in the evening fixture, whilst Chelsea host Burnley in the lunchtime slot.
I suppose we ought to mention Liverpool as they are – supposedly – one of the top four. Benitez’s side face a tricky away fixture at Bolton who will be desperate to get some points on the board.
If the Arse and United can draw we can move 5 points clear of both with a win. I fully expect Chelsea to beat Burnley, so we would be level with them on points at the top if results go as I expect them too. Sounds good to me…
I’ll leave you with a nice quote from Birmingham boss Alex McLeish. Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I do;
They (Spurs) have captivated the country with their imaginative football and we know we are in for a game. Harry’s certainly got the riches, but Harry builds a team ever so cleverly.
Source: BBC Sport
Expected starting 11: Cudicini, Corluka, Bassong, King, Assou-Ekotto, Lennon, Huddlestone, Palacios, Modric, Keane, Defoe.
