Tottenham vs Middlesbrough: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on, where can I watch it?
A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at White Hart Lane
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Tottenham Hotspur have lost a little lustre in recent weeks and come into this meeting with Middlesbrough on the back of two draws.
The pulsating point at the Etihad was followed, in the Premier League, by a disappointing stalemate at Sunderland, and a return to winning ways on Saturday would be more than welcome.
Middlesbrough, meanwhile, must start looking over their shoulder. Aitor Karanka’s team are solid yet unspectacular and with those around them in the table’s lower reaches improving, they must be careful not to be drawn into a tight relegation battle.
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What time is kick-off?
The match will kick off at 5.30pm on Saturday 4 February.
Where can I watch it?
It will be shown live on BT Sport 1, with highlights on BBC One from 10.30pm.
It’s a big game for…
Ben Davies: The Wales international is expected to be drafted in at left-back following Danny Rose’s injury at the Stadium of Light.
Tottenham’s full-backs are key to how they play and Davies has a lot to live up to as Rose’s replacement.
Best stat…
Only Chelsea and Tottenham have conceded fewer goals on the road than Middlesbrough.
Player to watch…
Harry Kane: After blanking in midweek against Sunderland, Kane has now gone two games without a goal, but has a chance of finding his shooting boots against another North-east outfit.
On his last appearance at White Hart Lane, in last month’s 4-0 win over West Bromwich Albion, he hit a hat-trick.
Past three-meetings…
Middlesbrough 1 (Gibson) Tottenham 2 (Son 2)
Premier League, September 2016
Tottenham 4 (Keane, Pavlyuchenko, Lennon 2) Middlesbrough 0
Premier League, March 2009
Middlesbrough 2 (Wheater, Mido) Tottenham 1 (Huth og)
Premier League, August 2008
Form guide…
Tottenham: WWWDD
Middlesbrough: LDDLD
EVERTON 3 - 0 BOURNEMOUTH
The home side are in cruise control at the moment, with Bournemouth failing to string a pass together. The three goal deficit appears too much of a challenge for Howe's men. Half-time cannot come quick enough for them.
CRYSTAL PALACE 0 - 2 SUNDERLAND
GOAL
N'Dong doubles the visitors tally with a tremendous left-footed strike, in off the post. No chance for Hennessey there.
HULL 1 - 0 LIVERPOOL
GOAL
N'Diaye makes the most of some questionable goalkeeping and a goalmouth scramble to give the home side the advantage.
SOUTHAMPTON 1 - 2 WEST HAM UNITED
GOAL
Obiang scores the second just before the interval with a right-footed strike from 25 yards.
CRYSTAL PALACE 0 - 3 SUNDERLAND
GOAL
The ball gets cut back to Defoe, he shifts it onto his left-foot and hits it early to beat the goalkeeper.
WATFORD 2 - 0 BURNLEY
GOAL
Holebas delivers a ball into the box and Niang manages to head the ball across the goal and into the back of the net.
CRYSTAL PALACE 0 - 4 SUNDERLAND
GOAL
Defoe has done it again and he's created this one out of nowhere. He picks the ball up and swivels back on himself and in one movement, he buries it through the goalkeepers legs.
HALF TIME SCORES
Crystal Palace 0 - 4 Sunderland
West Brom 1 - 0 Stoke City
Hull City 1 - 0 Liverpool
Watford 2 - 0 Burnley
Everton 3 - 0 Bournemouth
Southampton 1 - 2 West Ham
HULL CITY 1 - 0 LIVERPOOL
The visitors are continuing to apply the pressure and chase the one goal deficit, but they remain unrewarded for their efforts so far. Liverpool have been on the front foot throughout, but are lacking clinical chances in front of goal.
SOUTHAMPTON 1 - 3 WEST HAM
GOAL
Noble sends a free kick into the box and it deflects off Davis and past Forster.
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