Tottenham Hotspur and Wigan Athletic will lock horns this Saturday at White Hart Lane in the Premier League, with both teams sure to target a win.
Tottenham successfully bounced back from the embarrassing 2-4 defeat at home against Chelsea by managing an away win at St. Mary’s Stadium last week over Southampton.
The club had previously been on a 4-game winning streak before the Blues ended their impressive run. Manager Andre Villas-Boas has high ambitions this season, and has promised the fans at least one major trophy.
However, having crashed out of the Capital One Cup, Tottenham can safely rule out the league cup. Saturday’s game against Wigan is set to be an open game, with Wigan also fresh from a victory and high on confidence.
Tottenham’s starting line-up features more star players, capable of single-handedly turning a game around. Let’s have a look at the players who can turn on the heat in Saturday’s encounter.
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Bale has arguably been Tottenham’s most effective player in recent seasons. The Welshman has been in fine form ever since he was converted into a left winger.
The player’s explosive pace and attacking flair make him one of the most feared players in the league, capable of making the best of defender look clueless and silly.
The winger has scored a handful of goals this season, and was a major loss in the 2-4 defeat against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786. Had the player featured for Tottenham that day, the result might have perhaps been a very different one.
Bale’s strength lies in his directness, his pace, trickery and phenomenal shot power. The player is truly capable of scoring from anywhere, and is a good bet to scoring on Saturday against Wigan.
Clint Dempsey
Clint Dempsey is another player to watch out for. The veteran American forward made a high profile deadline day move from Craven Cottage, and became the last player to sign for Tottenham during the summers.
The prolific forward has bags of Premier League experience, and is a constant goal scoring (or goal creating threat). The player has taken some time settling into the fast paced football that Tottenham play, but brings an added dimension to the Spurs attack.
Dempsey had been one of Fulham’s most effective players over the past few seasons, and became a hot commodity during the summer transfer window, with the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c13019 after his services.
Having signed the player, Tottenham have truly bolstered their attacking options. Dempsey is also another favourite to feature on the score sheet this Saturday.
Ali Al-Habsi
The Wigan Athletic goalkeeper makes the list and becomes the third player to watch out for this Saturday. The reliable shot stopper has been called to action many times for his club, and has never disappointed.
Al-Habsi remains one of the most consistent goalkeepers in the league, and one of Wigan’s most important players.
Considering the attacking threat that Tottenham pose, Al-Habsi will be kept busy this Saturday as he starts in goal for Wigan.
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The petite winger is our last player to watch out for. The player has been impressive this season, scoring 1 goal and managing 3 assists.
The winger will be looking to exploit Tottenham’s defensive frailties in the centre, with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/William-Gallas-c36874 and Steven Caulker’s rocky centre-back pairing having let in a number of goals this season.
He will face a tough time on the flanks with Tottenham’s in form full-backs, but possesses the ability to score a goal out of nothing with his quick feet and dribbling ability.
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