Spurs will be on a high after being the first team in the Premier League this season to defeat table toppers Manchester City, thus making them the only unbeaten side left in the top division.
Apart from that victory, the north London side have started the season very well anyway.
In fact, they’ve only dropped points against Everton and Liverpool, winning every other match.
They suffered an early setback in the Champions League, with a bruising defeat at home to Monaco but recovered with an impressive victory away in Moscow to leave them in a decent position in the group.
Their opponents on Saturday have also had a decent season so far despite the lack of action in the summer.
Tony Pulis’ job has been at the forefront of most West Brom related discussions but, for now, the Welshman is still in charge at the Hawthorns and will look to sting Spurs once again.
Last season, the Baggies drew 1-1 at White Hart Lane which was the biggest blow to Spurs’ last title chance.
Can they do the same again?
Well, the punters here in the Transfer Tavern don’t think so and suggest that this Spurs XI will BEAT the Baggies.
Hugo Lloris
The Spurs No.1 is red hot and is a huge part of the best defence in the Premier League currently.
Kyle Walker
Walker is a fantasy football dream.
Keeps clean sheets and gets plenty of assists.
Hard work for Kieran Trippier to fight his way into the team.
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Arguably the best centre-back in the Premier League.
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Jan Vertonghen
Has grown in stature playing alongside his fellow countryman after a rocky period at White Hart Lane.
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Danny Rose
Come on leaps and bounds under Mauricio Pochettino’s guidance and is arguably England’s best left-back currently.
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Didn’t play in the victory against Manchester City but should be fit for this clash and therefore he should return to the starting XI.
Solid in the middle of the park and perhaps their most important player.
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Moved from centre back to central defensive midfield last season and has absolutely shone alongside Dembele.
With Wanyama and Sissoko on the bench, there’s plenty of firepower at Pochettino’s disposal right now.
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Sometimes fades in games slightly but got the ability for genuine pieces of magic, as well as a free-kick master.
Will no doubt retain his place in the starting XI.
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This young lad just goes from strength to strength.
Takes everything in his stride and is scoring goals for club and country.
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Will surely want to avenge his mistakes with a top performance.
Son Heung-min
The South Korean has been an absolute revelation this season.
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Notching for his country during the international break, he seems to be replacing Harry Kane seamlessly in the Premier League.
Keeping new signing Vincent Janssen out of the starting XI too, despite his goalscoring heroics for Netherlands over the break.
Erik Lamela
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Imperative to Poch’s plans.
