Tottenham vs Middlesbrough: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on, where can I watch it?
A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at White Hart Lane
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Tottenham Hotspur have lost a little lustre in recent weeks and come into this meeting with Middlesbrough on the back of two draws.
The pulsating point at the Etihad was followed, in the Premier League, by a disappointing stalemate at Sunderland, and a return to winning ways on Saturday would be more than welcome.
Middlesbrough, meanwhile, must start looking over their shoulder. Aitor Karanka’s team are solid yet unspectacular and with those around them in the table’s lower reaches improving, they must be careful not to be drawn into a tight relegation battle.
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What time is kick-off?
The match will kick off at 5.30pm on Saturday 4 February.
Where can I watch it?
It will be shown live on BT Sport 1, with highlights on BBC One from 10.30pm.
It’s a big game for…
Ben Davies: The Wales international is expected to be drafted in at left-back following Danny Rose’s injury at the Stadium of Light.
Tottenham’s full-backs are key to how they play and Davies has a lot to live up to as Rose’s replacement.
Best stat…
Only Chelsea and Tottenham have conceded fewer goals on the road than Middlesbrough.
Player to watch…
Harry Kane: After blanking in midweek against Sunderland, Kane has now gone two games without a goal, but has a chance of finding his shooting boots against another North-east outfit.
On his last appearance at White Hart Lane, in last month’s 4-0 win over West Bromwich Albion, he hit a hat-trick.
Past three-meetings…
Middlesbrough 1 (Gibson) Tottenham 2 (Son 2)
Premier League, September 2016
Tottenham 4 (Keane, Pavlyuchenko, Lennon 2) Middlesbrough 0
Premier League, March 2009
Middlesbrough 2 (Wheater, Mido) Tottenham 1 (Huth og)
Premier League, August 2008
Form guide…
Tottenham: WWWDD
Middlesbrough: LDDLD
WEST BROM 1 - 0 STOKE
GOAL
Morrison charges through the middle of the pitch and picks up an exceptional pass from Chadli. The 30-year-old then glides the strike past a helpless Grant.
WATFORD 0 - 0 BURNLEY
RED CARD
Hendrick has been punished for his high-footed challenge on Holebas.
WATFORD 1 - 0 BURNLEY
GOAL
Niang whips in a brilliant ball to the back post and Deeney directs the low header to beat Heaton. Fantastic finish.
Burnley have a huge mountain climb - they're chasing a one goal deficit with ten men.
SOUTHAMPTON 1 - 0 WEST HAM
GOAL
It's a debut delight for Gabbiadini! He's buried it in from a tight angle to beat Randolph.
SOUTHAMPTON 1 - 1 WEST HAM
GOAL
Carroll has bagged the equaliser for The Hammers, with a right-footed strike at the near post.
WEST BROM 1 - 0 STOKE
The home side are looking strong so far, with a Stoke comeback looking unlikely at the moment. It's been a disciplined display so far from Pulis's men as they continue to dominate possession.
EVERTON 2 - 0 BOURNEMOUTH
GOAL
Lukaku skips past Mings and Pugh and he cuts it back to McCarthy, who's shot hit Cook, came back off him and went in.
HULL 0 - 0 LIVERPOOL
The home side look strong at back and are dealing with the Liverpool attacks at the moment. However, Silva's men will need to show some attacking menace if they wish to be rewarded for their efforts.
EVERTON 3 - 0 BOURNEMOUTH
GOAL
Lukaku has pounced on a defensive lap by Francis and simply slots the third past Boruc.
HULL CITY 0 - 0 LIVERPOOL
The visitors are all over them and are having the majority of chances, but Hull remain strong and keep the scoreline level. Liverpool are starting to look frustrated.
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