Tottenham host Everton knowing exactly what they need. Stay up or drop into the Championship. They sit 17th with 38 points after 37 games and face the last afternoon with everything on the line.
Everton sit comfortably in 12th on 49 points. Their form has been patchy at best lately with that loss to Sunderland and a string of draws. Tottenham have mixed results too but a couple of wins in there show they can still grind out results when it matters most.
The head to head leans one way. Back in October Everton lost 0-3 at home to Spurs. That result might linger in the mind when these sides line up again.
Injuries have thinned both squads. Tottenham will be without Kulusevski until the end of May and Romero is out long term after knee trouble. Everton miss Branthwaite until late May and Grealish remains sidelined after foot surgery. Dominic Solanke gets assessed right up to kickoff for the home side.
The predicted Tottenham shape lines up with Richarlison leading the attack. He has already bagged 11 league goals this season and looks the main threat. Mathys Tel has also made his mark from the bench with timely goals and assists.
Everton have little to play for beyond pride. Tottenham need three points and they know it. That extra edge should show from the first whistle.
Expect the home side to press high and look for early openings. Everton will sit in and try to frustrate but their leaky recent displays suggest they could concede again.
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Tottenham win @1.85 — Final day motivation plus the 0-3 head to head win earlier this season gives them the edge.
Richarlison anytime goalscorer @2.10 — League top scorer with 11 goals and expected to start up front.
Over 2.5 goals @1.75 — Both teams have produced open games in recent weeks including several draws with three or more goals.
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