Premier League: Tottenham v Norwich match preview

A look ahead to this afternoon’s kick-off at White Hart Lane

Douglas Revolta
Friday 13 September 2013 06:18 EDT
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Erik Lamela is line to start for Tottenham against Norwich
Erik Lamela is line to start for Tottenham against Norwich (TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR)

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Visitors Norwich have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the White Hart Lane clash as the Canaries look to push on following their first win of the season against Southampton before the international break.

Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas may have banished striker Emmanuel Adebayor to the reserves but he is not short of options up front after a summer spending spree. Erik Lamela could be given a full-debut as could new-arrival Christian Eriksen. However, defender Vlad Chiriches will have to wait for his Tottenham bow as he is still without a work permit.

KICK-OFF: Saturday, 3pm

PAST THREE MEETINGS…

Norwich 1 (Hoolahan) Tottenham 1 (Bale), Premier League, January 2013

Norwich 2 (Vertonghen OG, Jackson) Tottenham 1 (Bale), Capital One Cup, October 2012

Tottenham 1 (Dembele) Norwich 1 (Snodgrass), Premier League, September 2012

STATS…

In 12 Premier League encounters, Spurs have only lost against Norwich twice

Norwich are winless in their previous 11 away league matches

Spurs are yet to score from open play in the Premier League this season despite taking the most shots in the league (42)

ODDS…

Tottenham to win: 1.44
Norwich to win: 7.5
Draw: 4.33

TV: Highlights on BBC1 Saturday at 10.30pm

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