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
FULL TIME SCORES
Everton 6 - 3 Bournemouth
Southampton 1 - 3 West Ham
West Brom 1 - 0 Stoke City
Crystal Palace 0 - 4 Sunderland
Hull 2 - 0 Liverpool
Watford 2 - 1 Burnley
It's been a tremendous afternoon of football so far, but it's not over just yet. Middlesbrough travel to White Hart Lane for our final fixture of the day, which kicks off at 17:30. Make sure you stay tuned.
Team news coming shortly.
Mark Clattenburg, who was recently voted to be the best referee in the world, leads the two sides out at White Hart Lane.
Just minutes until kick-off now.
3 MINS
It looks like an energetic start from Spurs, with quick passing and sharp movement. Middlesbrough would have prepared for the game to go this way and will have to make the most of every opportunity that they have.
5 MINS
Alli swooped on possession in the middle of the field, who then finds Son. The 24-year-old pulls the trigger, but Valdes manages to parry the ball to safety. It's a great chance for Spurs.
8 MINS
Eriksen looks confident on the ball as he charges into the Middlesbrough defensive third to win his side a corner kick.
The corner goes into the box, but De Roon manages to clear the danger.
10 MINS
Following an attempt on goal, Valdes appears to slap Alli in his face twice. To the relief of the Middlesbrough fans - the officials do not see it. If they had, that would be a straight red card.
13 MINS
Traore leads a Middlesbrough counter attack, but Kane rushes back and makes a clever foul to stop the run. This gives Spurs time to reorganise themselves.
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