27 August 2021, 14:02 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
English Premier League fixture, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. vs. Watford F.C. kicks off at 14:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, August 29 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Preview Tottenham Hotspur Premier League, Aug 29, 2021
Preview Spurs return to Premier League action behind last Sunday's narrow 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. They started on the front foot, stringing passes together in the opposing halve. Minutes later, Dele Alli was brought down in a one-on-one situation versus goalkeeper, José Sá. Dele (10') converted the following penalty after sending the goalkeeper in the wrong direction. Wolves tried to get back into the game but Jimenez fired just over the crossbar on one occasion. Minutes later, an undecisive Traore failed to convert what should have been the leveller. - Failing to pick a spot, he fired straight at Hugo Lloris despite being in a one-on-one versus the goalkeeper. The win leaves Spurs in 5th place with 6 points after two victories: 2W, 0D & 0L. Despite the narrow win, Nuno Espírito Santo was pleased with the result. A victory against Watford would leave Spurs up there at the top of the table before the international break. Nuno will have the full concentration of Harry Kane who made an announcement earlier in the week on his decision to remain with the club this summer. A 4—3—3 formation is anticipated with Kane returning to the starting line-up in his preferred position. Son is expected to return to the left while Lucas Moura keeps his place on the right.
Preview Watford Premier League, Aug 29, 2021
Preview Watford returns behind Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup. The Hornets left it late with the only goal of the game coming from Ashley Fletcher (86'). Last weekend they picked up a 2-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion at the Falmer Stadium. - Courtesy of goals from Albion's Shane Duffy (10') and Neal Maupay (41'). Despite the defeat, the Hornets remain in 11th place with 3 points after two games: 1W, 0D & 1L. After the opening day victory, Coach Javier Muñoz aims to get back to winning ways. An attacking 4—3—3 formation which could see Joshua King at the centre of the attack is anticipated. The club recently announced, – via their official website, the departure of Isaac Success from the club. The Nigerian forward, Isaac joined the club in 2016 and made a total of 72 appearances for the Hornets, netting six times. He will be wearing the colours of Udinese in Serie A for the remaining length of the season. Meanwhile, Juraj Kucka will be unavailable for the trip to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.