Mourinho makes 4 changes, Ndombele starts & £51m star dropped: Predicted Spurs XI vs Arsenal

The North London Derby is here as Tottenham Hotspur are set to host Arsenal later this afternoon.

It is perhaps the most underwhelming battle of recent times as both teams occupy spots outside of the top seven.

Last time out, Jose Mourinho’s side endured a bit of a shocker as they couldn’t see a way past relegation-threatened Bournemouth in midweek – in fact, Spurs couldn’t register a single shot on target against the Cherries. Poor.

With that in mind, will the Portuguese tinker with his lineup? Here’s what we are predicting…

There could be as many as four changes as Mourinho looks for a reaction following from the disappointment in midweek.

Hugo Lloris should keep his place between the sticks as skipper and first-choice under the 57-year-old but in front of him, there is a switch.

Last time out, Belgian duo Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen were selected but the latter could be dropped in favour of Davinson Sanchez, who could offer more pace and flexibility than the 33-year-old. Something that’ll prove key up against Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Alexandre Lacazette.

Whilst Ben Davies and Serge Aurier keep their places at full-back.

In midfield, there could be a rare start for Tanguy Ndombele who showed glimpses of his quality from the bench down on the south coast. He’s really due a start post-lockdown.

He’s likely to partner Harry Winks rather than Moussa Sissoko with Giovani Lo Celso occupying the attacking midfield role. Dele Alli has already been ruled out of this one due to an ongoing hamstring strain.

Mourinho could change both of his wingers after they failed to impress against Bournemouth. Therefore, Heung-min Son and Lucas Moura are in line to be handed starts with Erik Lamela and Steven Bergwijn dropping to the bench,

The £51m-rated January addition failed to record a single shot or dribble on Thursday night.

Harry Kane should, of course, lead the line once again.