Tottenham will go one-on-one against Sheffield United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the fifth round of the Premier League on Saturday at 14:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Tottenham’s Transformation Under Ange Postecoglou
Tottenham have been in brilliant form in the Premier League, winning three consecutive matches before the international break. In the opening four rounds of fixtures, they have won three times and drawn once.
Ange Postecoglou’s charges have scored 11 goals in four matches, conceding four times. They have shown a robust balance between attack and defense.
The main characteristic of their performances this season has been the positivity and attacking mentality they have adopted. The proactive approach means that they look to dominate the ball, win it back as quickly as possible, and play progressive passing to open up opponents.
Postecoglou will be keen to resume where his side left off before the international break and look to win their fourth consecutive match and go five matches unbeaten at the start of this Premier League season.
Sheffield United’s Struggles to Win Matches in the Premier League
Sheffield United are winless after four rounds of fixtures. They have one point to them, coming in the 2-2 draw at home to Everton right before the international break.
Their problem has mainly been getting goals. They have scored four times so far and conceded seven times in the process. They have yet to keep a clean sheet so far.
Bet herePaul Heckingbottom will look to get his side to be more positive in their approach at home and away from home.
In the match against Tottenham, defensive solidity and fast transitions will be pivotal to their chances of getting something from the clash.
Injury Report
Tottenham
Ange Postecoglou will be without a few of his first-team squad ahead of the home clash against Sheffield United on Saturday.
Some of the absentees include Rodrigo Bentancur (cruciate ligament rupture), Ryan Sessegnon (surgery), Bryan Gil (pubitis), Alfie Whiteman (ankle), and Giovani Lo Celso (hamstring).
James Maddison will undergo late fitness tests to determine whether he will be involved in the Sheffield match.
Sheffield United
Sheffield United will be without the services of center-forward Rhian Brewster. The 23-year-old is recovering from a hamstring injury.
Sheffield United will also need to conduct a late test on Geroge Baldock and determine whether he has recovered from concussion effects ahead of their trip to Tottenham on Saturday.
Possible Lineups
Tottenham
G. Vicario; D. Udogie, M. van de Ven, C. Romero, P. Porro; Y. Bissouma, P. M. Sarr; M. Solomon, J. Maddison, D. Kulusevski; H. Son.
Sheffield United
W. Foderingham; A. Ahmedhodzic, J. Egan, J. Robinson; G. Baldock, V. Souza, O. Norwood, G. Hamer, Y. Larouci; O. McBurnie, C. Archer
Prediction
Ange Postecoglou will look to get a fourth consecutive win in the Premier League as Tottenham lay down an early marker at the top end of the table.
Postecoglou will insist that his side retain their identity and style of play, comprised of building from the back, pressing the opposition, and being positive and proactive in their play.
Playing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in front of their fans, they will look to start the game fast and put the visitors under pressure right from the start.
Sheffield will look to keep things tight at the back. They will put every player behind the ball when out of possession. They will commit players forward when they have the ball, especially runners in transitions.
However, they will also need to be adventurous and positive in their approach to leverage any mistakes or gaps that Tottenham might leave behind.
Tottenham will win the match and bolster their position in the top four early in the season.
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