Tottenham are going through their worst period under Ange Postecoglou and things won’t get any easier when Newcastle come to town.
The home side have been ravaged by injuries, with players such as Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero all out for the long term.
On top of that, Australia’s head coach admitted illness has hit camp this week, leaving question marks over several other key members of the squad.
The Magpies will be licking their chops in this encounter, but Spurs are the most unpredictable side in the Premier League.
Read on to see how both teams stack up in the N17.
Tottenham lineup
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Ange is dealing with the cards he’s got, but this lineup isn’t a good read if you’re a Spurs fan.
Brandon Austin makes his debut in goal after nine years at the club, supported by the back four of Djed Spence, Archie Gray, Radu Dragusin and Pedro Porro.
Pape Matar Sarr and Lucas Bergvall form the backbone of the midfield.
Dejan Kulusevski is in front, and Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson occupy wide areas.
Dominic Solanke leads the way.
Newcastle lineup
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Newcastle have their problems, but not to the extent of Tottenham.
Martin Dubravka is in goal, and Lewis Hall, Sven Botman, Dan Burn and Lewis Hall are in the backfield.
The usual midfield trio of Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton will start.
Anthony Gordon and Jacob Murphy provide the width for the Magpies.
And Alexander Isak in form is the first for the visitors.
