Tottenham - Norwich Preview: England Premier League Matchday 32 2011/12

Having now gone four games unbeaten, Spurs will be looking to take another three points at White Hart Lane against a Canaries side who have just won just once in their last eight

April 9, 2012 3:00 PM BST
White Hart Lane — London
Referee:‬ M. Oliver‎

Team News

Tottenham

 

Aaron Lennon is returning to full fitness and could start in place of Sandro in an otherwise unchanged Spurs side. If Redknapp does choose to rotate the likes of Defoe and King will hope to profit.

probable lineups : Friedel, Assou-Ekotto, Kaboul, Gallas, Walker, Bale, Parker, Modric, Lennon, Vaart, Adebayor. (4-4-1-1). 

Norwich

 

Kyle Naughton is ineligible to face parent club Tottenham so Drury will continue at left-back. Aaron Wilbraham made an impact from the bench last time out and could partner Holt up front. Pilkington is nearing a comeback but unlikely to be risked in this one.

probable lineups : Ruddy, Martin, Ward, Bennett, Drury, Bennett, Fox, Howson, Hoolahan, Holt, Wilbraham. (4-4-2). 

 

Match Facts

Tottenham have won their last 3 matches against Norwich in all competitions.

Tottenham are undefeated in 31 of their last 33 home matches in Premier League.

Tottenham have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Norwich in all competitions.

Norwich have lost their last 3 away matches in Premier League.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Norwich's last 3 games in Premier League. 

 

Head to Head

Tottenham

Apr 7, 2012	Sunderland 0 - Tottenham 0	EPL
Apr 1, 2012	Tottenham 3 - Swansea 1	EPL
Mar 27, 2012	Tottenham 3 - Bolton 1	FA
Mar 24, 2012	Chelsea FC 0 - Tottenham 0	EPL
Mar 21, 2012	Tottenham 1 - Stoke 1	EPL

Norwich

Apr 7, 2012	Norwich City 2 - Everton 2	EPL
Mar 31, 2012	Fulham 2 - Norwich City 1	EPL
Mar 24, 2012	Norwich City 2 - Wolves 1	EPL
Mar 18, 2012	Newcastle 1 - Norwich City 0	EPL
Mar 11, 2012	Norwich City 1 - Wigan Athletic 1	EPL

 

England - Premier League ‎(EPL)‎

Dec 27, 2011

Norwich City 0 - Tottenham 2

 

Prediction

This game is far more important for Tottenham as Norwich are already safe so you can expect the hosts to control the game and look to dominate.

 

Bale was the star in this fixture earlier in the season and will be given the license to roam again. If Lennon plays he will look to get at Drury who may be seen as the weak link.

 

Spurs should have enough quality but have dipped in form and Norwich are never pushovers.

Tottenham  3 - 1  Norwich