Prediction: Tottenham vs Fulham

Verdict: Tottenham win

Best Odds: 8/15

Bookmaker: Luckster

Looking to mark their return from October’s international break with another statement, Tottenham will welcome Fulham to north London on Monday night.

Tottenham

Starting with the hosts, only continuing on what has been a remarkable rise since they appointed Ange Postecoglou over the summer, Tottenham mark their return on Monday night in the midst of a real purple patch. Heading into October’s international break leading the chase at the top of the Premier League table, Spurs will be desperate to lay down another statement of intent here. Last seen earlier in the month claiming a gritty 1-0 win away at Luton, the former Celtic boss finds the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. Signing off September with that hugely controversial 2-1 win against Liverpool, Tottenham have remarkably claimed 20 points from their first eight Premier League appearances. Gaining a string of plaudits since opening up the 2023/24 campaign and really gaining a reputation for their clinical performances in the final third, Spurs will simply be looking to carry on from where they left off earlier in the month.

Team News

Shown a straight red card against Luton prior to October’s international break, Tottenham will be without the suspended Yves Bissouma on Monday night. In what could be a major blow for Tottenham here, Spurs are expected to be without defensive talisman Cristian Romero after the Argentina ace picked up a knock while away over the past fortnight.

Although Rodrigo Bentancur might be inching closer towards a return from a long-term knee injury, the 26-year-old is not expected to feature here.

Fulham

As for the visitors, shocking many as they claimed a top-half finish on their Premier League return last season, Fulham have once again gained a string of plaudits this time around. Heading into October’s international break with a 3-1 romp against relegation scrappers Sheffield United, Marco Silva’s men have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous five appearances across all formats. Extending on their EFL Cup adventure on September 27th as they claimed a 2-1 win against Championship outfit Norwich, the one-time Everton boss will now be calling on his squad to find some much-welcomed resolve away from Craven Cottage. Including a routine 5-1 drumming at the hands of defending champions Manchester City last month, Fulham have won just a trio of their previous 11 Premier League contests outside of west London.

Team News

Dealing with a thigh injury prior to October’s international break, Fulham are still sweating over the fitness of ex-Wolves attacker Adama Traore in north London. Likewise, Kenny Tete could also be in a race against the clock after sustaining a groin injury last month.

Bagging a famous brace against Croatia while on EURO 24 qualifying duties last weekend, Wales international Harry Wilson will be hoping to be rewarded with a full Premier League recall here. Despite notching just a single top-flight strike this season, Carlos Vinicius could lead the line against his former employers.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Tottenham and Fulham met back on August 29th while on EFL Cup duties, the Cottagers secured a shock penalties victory at Craven Cottage.
• However, Spurs are unbeaten in each of their last eight straight Premier League meetings against Fulham – a run that stems back to March 2013.
• Tottenham have collected 20 points from their opening eight Premier League appearances so far this season.
• Fulham have recorded just a trio of wins from their last 11 Premier League matchups away from Craven Cottage.
• Spurs have won each of their first three Premier League appearances on home soil by an aggregate score of 6-2.

Conclusion

Heading into October’s international break in the midst of a stunning Premier League romp, Tottenham will simply be looking to carry on from where they left off earlier in the month. Already mustering 20 points from their opening eight top-flight appearances, Sunday’s hosts are hoping to make another statement this weekend. Really gaining a reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third and winning each of their opening three showdowns in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 6-2, Spurs are rightfully tipped as a runaway contender in north London.

Verdict: Tottenham win

Best Odds: 8/15

Bookmaker: Luckster