Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Everton

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino could name the same team that started last Sunday's 2-1 victory at Hull City for their clash with Everton this weekend.

Spurs have struggled in the Premier League this season, recording just 17 points from 12 games, but Pochettino would have been happy with the determination that his players displayed at the KC Stadium.

However, Pochettino's squad continues to be struck down by injury, with the likes of Emmanuel Adebayor, Nacer Chadli and Andros Townsend all expected to be sidelined for the visit of the Toffees.

Kyle Naughton will also be missing as he sits out the second of his three-game ban for his dismissal against Stoke City.

Everton will travel to White Hart Lane full of confidence after registering a 2-0 victory away at in-form Wolfsburg in the Europa League.

The Toffees had to contend with injury issues in Germany but they held on for an excellent win, despite having to face more than 30 shots from their opponents.

That triumph extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to eight games, and Roberto Martinez could be boosted by the return of a number of key players for the trip to North London.

Leighton Baines, Gareth Barry and Steven Naismith could all feature, but midfielder James McCarthy will miss out with a hamstring injury.

Tottenham Hotspur:

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Possible starting lineup: Lloris; Dier, Fazio, Vertonghen, Davies; Dembele, Mason, Eriksen, Lamela; Kane, Soldado

Everton:

Form in Premier League: LWWDDW Form in all competitions: WDWDWW

Possible starting lineup: Howard; Hibbert, Jagielka, Distin, Baines; Barry, Osman; Barkley, Mirallas, Naismith; Lukaku

Sports Mole says: 1-1