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
Your support helps us to tell the story
My recent work focusing on Latino voters in Arizona has shown me how crucial independent journalism is in giving voice to underrepresented communities.
Your support is what allows us to tell these stories, bringing attention to the issues that are often overlooked. Without your contributions, these voices might not be heard.
Every dollar you give helps us continue to shine a light on these critical issues in the run up to the election and beyond
Eric Garcia
Washington Bureau Chief
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.
Follow the action below...
Please allow a moment for the blog to load...
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
16 MINS
The ball flies into the box, but Kane slips in front of goal and fails to make a connection. The home side are full of intent and ideas, but are yet to convert.
19 MINS
Possession statistics so far:
Tottenham: 74%
Middlesbrough: 26%
22 MINS
The Middlesbrough side continue to hunt possession, but Spurs remain in full control. The game is being played at their tempo - but they remain unrewarded so far.
Son bursts through the middle, but as he collects the ball he is flagged offside.
25 MINS
Eriksen sends a corner into the danger zone and Valdes manages to punch the delivery out, but only out for another corner. Eriksen sends another ball in and Alderweireld manages to connect with a header. It beats Valdes, but he is denied by the woodwork.
27 MINS
Downing delivers a high ball into the box and it lobs the Tottenham keeper and bounces towards goal. However, to the relief of the Spurs fans, the officials flag for Negredo fouling the goalkeeper.
The Middlesbrough striker is lacking service from the midfield.
30 MINS
Negredo goes to ground following a clash with Wanyama. There's no intent there but he looks to have fallen awkwardly.
33 MINS
Wanyama spreads the ball wide to Son, but he is unable to send a delivery into the box as he is quickly closed down by Chambers. The Middlesbrough defence do deserve credit for their relentless pressure of possession.
35 MINS
What a chance! Son sends a delicious delivery into the box, but Kane fails to convert from close range. He will be kicking himself about missing that one later.
37 MINS
Eriksen sends a free kick into the box, but once again it's met by the head of Chambers. Middlesbrough have dealt with deliveries very well so far.
39 MINS
Yellow card: De Roon picks up a yellow for tugging the shirt of Alli.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments