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
42 MINS
Tottenham have scored...but it's offside. Son picks up the ball on the left and delivers yet another tantalising cross into the box, but Kane's finish is flagged offside.
HALF TIME
Both sides enter the interval level, which will please the visitors but frustrate Pochettino's men. Tottenham have attacked relentlessly for the first 45 minutes, but Middlesbrough deserve praise for their tough defending. The visitors marked well, kept their shape and battled constantly.
The early incident between Valdes and Alli will no doubt receive further attention, but the Middlesbrough fans will just be relieved that the officials did not see the scuffle.
Kane had a huge chance, but he failed to convert from close range.
Can they do it the second half? Stay tuned.
WE ARE OFF
The visitors kick off to begin the second half. Game on!
47 MINS
It looks although Pochettino has swapped Eriksen and Son. It's a tactical tweak from the Spurs boss.
50 MINS
Tottenham are dominating once again, with Kane at the heart of almost every attack. At the other end, Negredo is isolated on his own up there.
Son weaves in front of goal and the ball falls to Eriksen, but his strike on goal is denied by Valdes.
53 MINS
Downing breaks forward, but his cross into the box is headed away by Dier. They are starting to get an era of enthusiasm about them - they just need to make their attacks count.
56 MINS
Eriksen sends a corner into the box, but it's unchallenged by a Spurs head. They've been wasteful with their set pieces today.
Chambers has been on the end of everything today for Boro.
57 MINS
Bernando takes down Son inside of the box. Penalty kick.
58 MINS
TOTTENHAM 1 - 0 MIDDLESBROUGH
GOAL
Kane has broke the deadlock, beating Valdes from the spot. They deserve that.
Game on!
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