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Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Ham United: Premier League PreviewHarry Redknapp’s Tottenham Hotspur take on Avram Grant’s West Ham side at White Hart Lane in a crucial Premier League clash as Tottenham look to put pressure on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 and Manchester City for a top four finish. The reverse fixture at Upton Park in September was won by the Hammers courtesy a Frederic Piquionne header.Tottenham HotspurThe Spurs have been brilliant this season as they carried their impressive performances from last season to this one. The Londoners currently sit in fifth place on the Premier League table with 48 points and fight to stay in the UEFA Champions League next season. Tottenham have qualified for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League and have been drawn against Spanish giants Real Madrid.Spurs have won three of the last five matches in the Premier League and have lost once. The London club has only lost one game in the Premier League at home and they will be looking to better on that impressive record.West Ham UnitedThe Hammers have had a catastrophic season in the Premier League but have been better recently. West Ham are fighting to stay in the Premier League next season and are 18th on the standings with only 31 points.The East London club have won four of the last five Premier League matches and have scored a brilliant 12 goals in the process. The streak also includes a superb 3-1 win over http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 at home.Team NewsTottenham Hotspurhttp://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Peter-Crouch-c29741.West Ham UnitedThe injury woes continue for the Hammers as both in form strikers Frederic Piquionne and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Demba-Ba-c10812 are doubtful for the clash which means Carlton Cole will start as the lone striker upfront.http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robbie-Keane-c31215 is ineligible to play against his parent club as he is on a loan move to East London club.Players to watchRafael Van Der VaartThe Dutchman has been the signing of the season for the Spurs. He has been a revelation after joining Tottenham from Real Madrid in the summer for an 8 million pound move. The former Hamburg player has scored a brilliant 12 goals this season and has played a huge role in the London side’s UEFA Champions League progress.http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thomas-Hitzlsperger-c34961The German has missed most of the season through injury but his return has been sensational for the relegation stricken club. The former Stuttgart midfielder has scored two goals in four matches and has been influential in the midfield.PredictionThe clash will produce goals from both sides as Tottenham have been brilliant at home and the Hammers also have been consistent in scoring in the past few weeks. The London derby will end up in a 3-2 win for the hosts.
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