Tottenham vs Leeds line-ups confirmed: squad news ahead of Premier League game today



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Tottenham host Leeds United in north London on Sunday as the visitors look to rekindle their difficult form at the start of the season, as Spurs aim to secure their first Premier League victory under new manager Antonio Conte.

Spurs drew 0-0 at Everton in Conte’s opener before the international break. Between that game and this one, Harry Kane has scored seven goals for his country and returns from England duty full of confidence in a major boost for Conte.

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Leeds are still looking for their form from last season and remain without key players.

Here’s all you need to know.

When is the match?

Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United takes place on Sunday 21 November at 4.30 p.m. GMT.

How to watch on TV and online

Spurs vs Leeds will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Subscribers can stream the game live online through the Sky Sports website and app.

Confirmed rosters

Tottenham: Lloris (C); Tanganga, Dier, Davies; Emerson Royal, Hojbjerg, Winks, Reguilon; Lucas Moura, son; Kane.

Lyon: Meslier; Dallas, Llorente, Cooper (C), Struijk; Phillips; James, Forshaw, Klich, Harrison; Gelhardt.

What was the news from the team?

Tottenham will be forced to make changes for Leeds visit with Cristian Romero and Oliver Skipp unavailable for Sunday’s Premier League game.

Romero suffered an unspecified injury while with Argentina and Skipp has a one game suspension to serve after receiving a fifth booking of the season at Everton two weeks ago.

Giovani Lo Celso is another who must be evaluated following a blow received in international service. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is expected to be in good shape and Antonio Conte has also been boosted by Ryan Sessegnon and Bryan Gil who can resume training after recent hamstring issues.

Leeds will again be without Patrick Bamford as the forward is set to miss his ninth game in all competitions with an ankle injury.

Teenage striker Joe Gelhardt is unlikely to feature after retiring from England’s Under-20 squad due to injury.

Defenders Luke Ayling, Robin Koch (both knee) and Junior Firpo (muscle contraction) are still unavailable and Jamie Shackleton remains dubious.

Tottenham provisional squad: Lloris, Gollini, Emerson, Sanchez, Tanganga, Doherty, Davies, Dier, Rodon, Reguilon, Sessegnon, Hojbjerg, Ndombele, Winks, Alli, Lo Celso, Moura, Gil, Bergwijn, Kane, Son, Scarlett.

Leeds Provisional Team: Meslier, Cooper, Dallas, Llorente, Struijk, Rodrigo, James, Raphinha, Klich, Harrison, Shackleton, Roberts, Forshaw, Klaesson, Cresswell, Summerville, Drameh, Hjelde, Bate.

Odds

Tottenham Hotspur 10/13

To design 16/5

Leeds United 18/5

Prediction

Neither of those teams have found their rhythm so far this season, but Harry Kane’s recent form in international service suggests Spurs could be close to seeing their main man’s best in the weeks to come, and maybe Leeds will be the first team to pay the price. Tottenham 2-1 Leeds.

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