Tottenham Hotspur can probably wave goodbye to the last remaining shreds of hope they had to compete for a Premier League title this season. Losing 4-2 at Manchester City on Thursday night pretty much ended their chances, which were slim to begin with, for that.
Now they’ll fight, once again for top four, but this time around, one of their main competitors for a coveted Champions League qualification slot is a fresh face- pleasantly surprising Fulham FC.
Fulham vs Tottenham FYIs
Kick-off: Monday, Jan 23, 2023 at 8pm Local Time, Craven Cottage
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PL Form: Tottenham victory LLWLD Fulham LWWWW
PL Standings: Tottenham 5th, 33 pts Fulham 6th, 31 pts
Google Result Probability: Tottenham victory 45% Draw 25% Fulham victory 30%
Team News for Both Sides
While Spurs are five points behind Newcastle for the fourth and final UCL spot, Fulham are right behind Spurs, by just two points, in sixth. They are also well-rested right now and understood to be at or near full fitness.
USMNT star Antonee “Jedi” Robinson is back available for selection after having to sit out the defeat at Newcastle United due to suspension.
Spurs meanwhile have no new injury concerns, but Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur, both of which have been in and out of the treatment room a lot lately, are doubts for this Monday night clash.
“I think no [new injuries], but sometimes after one day can happen something you need, especially the medical department need time to make a valuation,” Tottenham manager Antonio Conte said at a news conference today.
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