Tottenham v Fulham - Match preview

Last updated : 26 January 2010 By DSG

Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham meet on Tuesday evening in yet another London derby clash in the Premier League.

Harry Redknapp's side will be looking to put the disappointing FA Cup fourth round draw against League One side Leeds United to the back of their minds as they aim to kick-start their top-four challenge.

Spurs remain in fourth spot, but they have drifted ten points behind Chelsea who sit third.

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With Manchester City, Liverpool and Aston Villa closing in on the White Hart Lane outfit, a win over Roy Hodgson's men is a must if they are to occupy their lofty position for another week.

Redknapp has some concerns on the injury front. Tom Huddlestone is rated a doubt with a knee injury as is Benoit Assou-Ekotto, who is nursing a groin strain.

Out-of-favour winger David Bentley (calf) is also likely to be ruled out.

Aaron Lennon and Jonathan Woodgate (both groin) and Carlo Cudicini (wrist) remain out.

Fulham finally downed plucky Accrington Stanley on Saturday thanks to goals from Erik Nevland, Damien Duff and Zoltan Gera in a 3-1 win.

The Cottagers sit in ninth place in the league table and they will be aiming to put pressure on Birmingham City, who have opened up a six-point cushion directly above them.

Key quartet Paul Konchesky (ankle), Clint Dempsey (knee), Bobby Zamora (broken collar bone) and John Pantsil (knee) are all out of action for the visitors.

Fulham must improve on their poor away form this term if they are to put together another serious European challenge.

Just one win and seven points from 11 games on the road has managed to cancel out their fine home record.

To add to their on field problems, Fulham have not won in the league since their fine 3-0 victory against champions Manchester United on December 19.

Source: DSG

Source: DSG