Tottenham prediction

The start of a crucial run of games leading upto the Christmas period begins today at White Hart Lane, and we seek to get a win under our belts to put aside any worries over our recent away form.

Sven has been talking this week about not changing too much tactically, hoping for more attacking threat or belief away from home to match our approach that has brought much more reward at home.

It will be difficult though against a Tottenham side still getting to grips with new manager Juande Ramos, but are always a threat going forward - even if their defensive problems have yet to be solved.

Team wise, Didi Hamman is suspended and his loss will be a big blow in a midfield that may or may not see Elano and Michael Johnson return. In attack, it is unlikely Bianchi will play given Sven's comments about picking the team on form and performances on the training ground not from fan opinion.

Both sides will be keen for a win today for different reasons - ourselves to try and get back into the top four, and for Tottenham to try and put a run of form and results together.

All of which points to a likely result of 1-1.