Tottenham vs Leicester Preview: How to Watch on TV, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News
By Josh Sim
Tottenham Hotspur host Leicester City on Sunday afternoon in a huge table-defining clash that could affect the European aspirations of both sides.
Spurs come into the game off the back of a 3-1 midweek victory at Newcastle, and victory here could see José Mourinho's side overtake sixth-placed Wolves and leapfrog into a Europa League qualification spot.
As for Leicester, they've looked a shadow of the team who had surprisingly taken a place inside the Premier League's top three prior to football's postponement - but a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United has at least got the Foxes back on track.
With just two games to go, Brendan Rodgers' side know they can't afford to slip up with Manchester United in such good form.
Here's 90min's preview of the game.
Where to Watch
When is Kick Off? Sunday 19 July
What Time is Kick Off? 16:00 (GMT)
Where Is it Played? Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
TV Channel/Live Stream? Sky Sports (UK), FuboTV (USA)
Referee? Anthony Taylor
Team News
Ahead of this game, the hosts will have to deal with multiple injuries. Lucas Moura is a doubt, having picked up a knock against the Magpies which forced him to be substituted. Should he miss out, he will join Tanguy Ndombele and Juan Foyth (meniscus tear) on the sidelines, as well as the suspended Eric Dier.
Dele Alli has also missed their recent wins due to a thigh problem, and will not feature until the final day of the season.
Jose Mourinho on Lucas' knock: "I don't think it's an issue, just super fatigue. My issue with putting players on the bench is that they come into the team tired so I decided to choose the same players who started. I felt the impact could be felt by fresh players from the bench."
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As for Leicester, they too have a number of players missing for the trip to London. Marc Albrighton (groin) is struggling, while James Maddison (groin) and Ben Chilwell (ankle) are both out for the remainder of the season.
Brendan Rodgers will also be without the suspended Çağlar Söyüncü, as well as Christian Fuchs (groin) who has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign. The pair will join long-term absentees Ricardo Pereira (knee) and Daniel Amartey (ankle) on the sidelines.
Predicted Lineups
Spurs: Lloris; Aurier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Davies; Sissoko, Winks, Lo Celso; Bergwijn, Kane, Son
Leicester: Schmeichel; Morgan, Evans, Bennett; Justin, Thomas; Ndidi, Tielemans, Pérez; Vardy, Iheanacho
Recent Form
José Mourinho's side have been in great form of late, picking up significants win over Everton and Arsenal en route to going four unbeaten. With Son Heung-Min and Harry Kane both back to goalscoring form recently, confidence will be high against a weakened Leicester side.
As for the Foxes, they have had a bit of a mixed bag of late - but rebounded from a disappointing defeat at Bournemouth with a big win over Sheffield United.
Jamie Vardy will be the key for the visitors once again - having netted four times in his last four games - and could give Spurs' defenders a host of problems with his trademark pace.
Here's how both sides have fared in their last five matches.
Spurs
Newcastle 1-3 Tottenham (15/07)
Tottenham 2-1 Arsenal (12/07)
Bournemouth 0-0 Tottenham (09/07)
Tottenham 1-0 Everton (06/07)
Sheffield United 3-1 Tottenham (02/07)
Leicester
Leicester 2-0 Sheffield United (16/07)
Bournemouth 4-1 Leicester (12/07)
Arsenal 1-1 Leicester (07/07)
Leicester 3-0 Crystal Palace (04/07)
Everton 2-1 Leicester (01/07)
Prediction
With both sides badly needing a win, it could be a very close game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
On current form, Spurs have the edge, particularly with Son and Kane back among the goals. Mourinho has found a winning formula with his current squad, and will relish the chance to win four on the spin at home - which would be a first since leaving White Hart Lane.
Despite Leicester's win on Thursday, their overall form hasn't been up to the standard of a side chasing Champions League qualification. With a host of injuries depleting their squad depth as well, the Foxes could fall short once more and see their aspirations dented with a damaging defeat.
Prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Leicester