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TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR v WEST BROMWICH ALBION
Barclays Premier League
Monday 25th April 2016, 8:00pm
White Hart Lane
(Live on Sky Sports 1)

MATCH NOTES

The game will be the 142nd league and cup meeting between Albion and Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs have a slight edge in terms of victories with 55 compared to the Baggies' 53. The have been 69 games on Tottenham soil with the home side winning 34 games and Albion 16.

There have been 19 Premier League meetings between the clubs with Albion winning three games and Spurs eight.

Albion's last game on April 25 took place as recently as last year, the Baggies playing out a goalless draw with Liverpool at The Hawthorns. The club's last victory on this date came back in 2009 when they recorded a 3-0 win at home over Sunderland, Jonas Olsson, Chris Brunt and Juan Carlos Menseguez the goalscorers.

Spurs' last game on April 25 also took place last year when they drew 2-2 with Southampton at St Mary's Stadium.

Albion's last six games: Arsenal (A) 0-2; Watford (H) 0-1; Manchester City (A) 1-2; Sunderland (A) 0-0; Norwich City (H) 0-1; Manchester United (H) 1-0.

Spurs' last six games: Stoke City (A) 4-0; Manchester United (H) 3-0; Liverpool (A) 1-1; Bournemouth (H) 3-0; Borussia Dortmund (H, EL) 1-2; Aston Villa (A) 2-0.

TEAM NEWS

Albion

Baggies' boss Tony Pulis may recall record signing Salomon Rondon to the starting line-up after dropping him for last Thursday's defeat at Arsenal.

Chris Brunt and James Morrison remain out whilst Alex Pritchard is ineligible to face his parent club.

Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs' boss Mauricio Pochettino has no new injury worries and looks likely to name the same team as what beat Stoke City 4-0 last Monday

MATCH ODDS

Result

Albion Win: 12/1, Tottenham Win: 2/9, Draw: 5/1.

First Goalscorer

Albion: Berahino 12/1, Rondon 12/1, Anichebe 14/1, Lambert 16/1, Gardner 20/1, Sessegnon 20/1, McClean 25/1, McManaman 33/1, Dawson 33/1, Fletcher 33/1, Leko 33/1.

Tottenham Hotspur: Kane 5/2, N'Jie 7/2, Eriksen 9/2, Alli 9/2, Son 11/2, Chadli 11/2, Lamela 6/1, Onomah 15/2, Dembele 9/1, Mason 9/1, Dier 16/1, Carroll 16/1, Alderweireld 20/1, Rose 25/1, Vertonghen 25/1, Davies 33/1, Wimmer 33/1, Trippier 33/1, Walker 33/1.

No Goalscorer: 14/1.

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MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Michael Jones (Cheshire)
Assistant Referees:
Peter Kirkup (Northamptonshire) & Constantine Hatzidakis (Kent)
Fourth Official:
Roger East (Wiltshire)

Jones has taken charge of three Albion games so far this season - the 2-1 defeat at Manchester City earlier this month, the FA Cup tie at Peterborough United in February that the Baggies won on penalties and the 1-0 win over Newcastle United at The Hawthorns in December.

He took charge of three Albion games last season - the 3-0 win at The Hawthorns over champions Chelsea in May, the 0-0 draw at Sunderland in February and the 2-1 defeat at home to West Ham United in December.

The Cheshire official has officiated three Spurs' games during 2015/16 - the 2-1 win at home over Swansea City in February, the 3-0 win at home to Norwich on Boxing Day and the goalless draw with Everton at White Hart Lane in August.

Jones has issued 119 yellow cards and two red in the 36 games he has officiated so far this season.

WEATHER FORECAST

Heavy rain clearing away, 4°C.

FIXTURE HISTORY

Albion's first competitive meeting with Tottenham came in the 1901 FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park. Spurs, who were then a Southern League team, pulled off a shock as they beat First Division Albion 4-0, Sandy Brown hitting all four goals.

The first league meeting of the two clubs took place in November 1908 when Albion ran out 3-0 winners at The Hawthorns thanks to two goals from Charlie Hewitt and one from Billy Garraty. The return game at White Hart Lane the following March also ended with an Albion victory - this time 3-1, again with two goals from Hewitt and one from Garraty.

Albion's best ever win against Spurs came at The Hawthorns in February 1927 when goals from  Joe Carter (2), Stan Davies (2) and Sammy Short helped the Baggies to a 5-0 victory. The only other time Albion have hit five goals past Spurs came in October 1922 in a Hawthorns' clash that ended 5-1 to the home side.

Spurs have registered a 5-0 victory against Albion four times - in 1951, 1959, 1970 and 1986 - each time at White Hart Lane.

Albion are looking to record back-to-back league wins at White Hart Lane for the first time since 1984.

The Baggies have won only three of 19 Premier League matches against Spurs.

A full fixture history between the two teams can be found here

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

(Click on game to view)

Saturday 11 September 2010 - Albion 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - The Hawthorns
Wednesday 28 December 2005 - Albion 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - The Hawthorns
Wednesday 25 August 2004 - Albion 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - The Hawthorns
Saturday 29 November 1980 - Tottenham Hotspur 2-3 Albion - First Division - White Hart Lane
Saturday 9 February 1980 - Albion 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur - First Division - The Hawthorns
Saturday 23 January 1965 - Albion 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur - First Division - The Hawthorns

LAST MEETING AT WHITE HART LANE

Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Albion
Barclays Premier League
Sunday 21st September 2014, 1.30pm

Tottenham Hotspur: Lloris, Dier, Kaboul, Chiriches, Rose, Capoue (Lennon 76’), Dembele (Paulinho 61’), Chadli (Soldado 61’), Eriksen, Lamela, Adebayor. Subs not used: Vorm, Naughton, Vertonghen, Bentaleb.

Booked: Rose 73 (foul)

Albion: Foster, Wisdom, Dawson, Lescott, Pocognoli, Dorrans, Morrison, Gardner, Brunt, Sessegnon (Anichebe 90’), Berahino. Subs not used: Myhill, Baird, McAuley, Mulumbu, Gamboa, Ideye.

Goalscorer: Morrison 74

Booked: Foster 90+3 (time-wasting)

Attendance: 35,861

Referee: Kevin Friend (Leicestershire)

Under-fire Alan Irvine secured his first league win at the West Brom helm after deservedly overcoming sloppy and ponderous Tottenham at White Hart Lane. Eyebrows were raised when the Scot was named Pepe Mel's successor in the summer, with the Baggies' alarming start to the season exacerbating fans' concerns. Supporters booed West Brom after Everton's 2-0 win at the Hawthorns last weekend, although they had a smile on their face on Sunday as James Morrison's second-half header secured a 1-0 win at Tottenham. It was their first win at White Hart Lane since 1984 and one which looked likely from the outset, with Joleon Lescott denied a goal on an impressive debut after an unfortunate block by team-mate Craig Dawson. West Brom should have had a first-half penalty when Emmanuel Adebayor handled a Dawson header, but they continued to press after the break in a display that belied their lowly standing. A header from Morrison, left unmarked at a corner by Erik Lamela, in the 74th minute proved the difference, condemning Spurs to back-to-back home defeats in the league for the first time since November 2012.

This was a match for which Mauricio Pochettino reverted to his starting line-up from the 2-2 draw at Sunderland after Thursday's trip to Partizan Belgrade in the Europa League. That meant a recall for Younes Kaboul and Vlad Chiriches - a centre-back partnership that looked shaky from the very start, highlighted by early Dawson and Saido Berahino efforts. West Brom came closer still in the 11th minute after foolish, over-complicated play from Chiriches saw him concede a corner. While the first set-piece was cleared, the following cross fell to debutant Lescott, whose powerful strike was heading in until team-mate Dawson accidentally blocked. It was a huge let-off for the hosts and, in particular, the Romanian, while Hugo Lloris came to the rescue when Craig Gardner was afforded space to strike a low, goalbound effort from the edge of the box. Pochettino's men were playing terribly and all they appeared to have going for them was luck, with referee Kevin Friend missing Adebayor clearly handling Dawson's header in the 31st minute. West Brom celebrations were cut short soon after when the offside flag resulted in a close-range Berahino strike being chalked off, while at the other end Lescott was doing well to frustrate former Manchester City team-mate Adebayor. Lescott stopped him latching onto balls from Danny Rose and Christian Eriksen, with Adebayor failing to meet a cross from the latter on the one occasion he found space in the box.

An off-target Kaboul header was the only shot Spurs could muster by half-time, from which they returned seemingly rejuvenated as Eric Dier and Nacer Chadli had chances in quick succession. However, Pochettino's men were not on the front foot for long as Gardner sliced a half-volley wide before Berahino all too easily cut inside Chiriches to sting the palms of Lloris and Kaboul hacked clear. Paulinho and Roberto Soldado were introduced with 30 minutes remaining in a bid to change the game, with the latter denied by a brave Ben Foster save after the Baggies goalkeeper fumbled an Eriksen cross under pressure. The England international denied Soldado again soon after, but West Brom were still enjoying too much possession for Spurs' liking. Lloris gathered a 20-yard strike from Morrison as Irvine's men pushed forwards, with the Scotland international finally beating the Tottenham goalkeeper in the 74th minute. Lamela was guilty of losing the midfielder from a Chris Brunt corner, allowing him to head home with ease. It was a gut punch Spurs were unable to recover from, with a wayward, acrobatic effort from Paulinho the best they could muster as West Brom held out for an impressive win.

Sporting Life

CURRENT CONNECTIONS

Albion coach Gerry Francis managed Spurs for three years between November 1994 and November 1997.

Spurs' midfielder Alex Pritchard is currently on loan at The Hawthorns.

Baggies' midfielder Sandro spent four years at White Hart Lane after joining the North London club from Internacional in August 2010. He left Spurs for Queens Park Rangers from whom he is currently on loan.

PAST CONNECTIONS

Amongst the players to have turned out at various levels for both clubs are: Gerry Armstrong, Freddie Cox, Garth Crooks, Tom Evans, Thomas Evans, Ruel Fox, Márton Fülöp, Charlie Hewitt, George Lee, Colin Lyman, Tom Pangborn, Chris Perry, Graham Roberts, Steve Walford and Doug Witcomb.

Ossie Ardiles, who managed Albion during the 1992/93 season was a Spurs' player and quit his job at The Hawthorns to take over as boss at White Hart Lane. Ardiles' assistant at The Hawthorns, Keith Burkinshaw - himself a former Spurs' manager took over as Albion boss on Ardiles' departure; Vic Buckingham played for Spurs and later managed Albion; Jesse Carver managed Albion before becoming a coach at White Hart Lane; Ex-Albion physio Danny Thomas was a Spurs' player when injury cut short his career; Martin Jol played for Albion and then later managed Spurs; John Gorman coached at both clubs; Wilf Dixon was Albion's trainer during the 1960s and Spurs' assistant manager from 1974-76; Tony Parks spent time as a goalkeeper coach at both clubs.

ALL-TIME LEAGUE & CUP RECORD VS TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

 VENUE P W D  L F A
 Home 71 37 14 20 137 92
 Away 69 16 19 34 69 117
 Neutral 1 0 0 1 0 4
 Total 141 53 33 55 206 213

LAST TEN MATCHES AGAINST TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

 DATE  COMPETITION H/A F-A  GOALSCORERS     GATE
 Sat 05 Dec 2015  Premier League H 1-1  McClean - Alli    23,602
 Sat 31 Jan 2015  Premier League H 0-3  Eriksen, Kane 2 (1 pen)    25,079
 Sun 21 Sep 2014  Premier League A 1-0  Morrison    35,861
 Sat 12 Apr 2014  Premier League H 3-3  Vydra, Brunt, Sessčgnon - Olsson (og), Kane, Eriksen    25,398
 Thu 26 Dec 2013  Premier League A 1-1  Olsson - Eriksen    35,545
 Sun 03 Feb 2013  Premier League H 0-1  Bale    24,978
 Sat 25 Aug 2012  Premier League A 1-1  Morrison - Assou-Ekotto    36,166
 Tue 03 Jan 2012  Premier League A 0-1  Defoe    36,062
 Sat 26 Nov 2011  Premier League H 1-3  Mulumbu - Adebayor 2, Defoe    24,801
 Sat 23 Apr 2011  Premier League A 2-2  Odemwingie, Cox - Pavlyuchenko, Defoe    36,160


 
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