Tottenham have been the surprise package of the season. They are one of only two unbeaten teams so far, alongside Arsenal. Spurs are just one point behind leaders Man City and will take the top spot if they beat Fulham.
This is clearly a dizzying change for Tottenham. Five months ago, they finished 8th last season. The team has shown a weak face, low morale and a lack of cohesion in their play.
However, the arrival of Coach Postecoglou - who is not yet well-known in the coaching world - has changed the London team. They play proactively and play with dedication.
In addition, Mr. Postecoglou also found a replacement for Harry Kane. Son Heung-min played the main role, while James Maddison became the team's conductor.
James Maddison is helping Tottenham fly high.
On the other side, Fulham are not much different. They are still a mid-table team, in the bottom half of the table. Their goal is nothing more than to stay in the league and strive for a position in the top 10.
In tonight's London derby, the balance is tilted towards Tottenham. Son Heung-min and his teammates even have the advantage of playing at home.
Tottenham vs Fulham form
Tottenham are unbeaten in the Premier League this season. They have won four and drawn one of their last five games. That draw was against Arsenal. They have won all three of their home games. Two of those three wins were against Man Utd and Liverpool.
Meanwhile, Fulham just had a 3-1 victory over Sheffield United. In the last 5 matches in all competitions, they won 3, drew 1, lost 1. However, the opponents they defeated were all teams in the bottom group or playing in the lower leagues. Fulham's away form is also not good, as they have not won in the last 3 matches.
This season, the two teams met in the League Cup. Fulham defeated their opponents on penalties. However, coach Postecoglou used all his reserve players and did not have much ambition in that confrontation.
Tottenham vs Fulham lineup
Tottenham will be without Yves Bissouma, who is a key player in the Spurs' midfield, due to suspension. Ivan Perisic and Rodrigo Bentancur are also absent due to injury.
Fulham face a defensive crisis with Issa Diop and Tosin Adarabioyo injured. Earlier, defender Kenny Tete and goalkeeper Steven Benda were ruled out for the same reason.
Expected lineup Tottenham vs Fulham
Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Hojbjerg; Kulusevski, Maddison, Richarlison; Son
Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Bassey, Ream, Robinson; Pereira, Palhinha, Iwobi; Decordova-Reid, Vinicius, Willian
Prediction: Tottenham 2-0 Fulham
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