Johnson on fire
Brennan Johnson has been on one hell of a hot streak.
The Tottenham winger was ridiculed after the North London Derby earlier in the season.
But look at him now...
Johnson has scored in his last six appearances for Tottenham and also netted in the week for Wales.
Can he add another today?
Antonio: 'It's an important game for us'
By Harry Bamforth
Michail Antonio, West Ham forward, on TNT Sports:
It was massive (the Ipswich win), for confidence, we are learning a new way to play. there are always going to be ups and downs in a season but there are so many positives we are taking from our performances, things were just not going our way.
Quite a few of the foreign boys might not understand the derby but we have tried to put it across to them how important this game is for us and for the fans. Hopefully, we can go out there and do the job.
AI predicts four-goal thriller
By Harry Bamforth
Now this would be good, wouldn't it? Well, for neutrals anyway.
AI is scary these days, but it does make for great content like this. Our friends at SportsCasting have used it to predict today's game.
It reckons that we are in for a four-goal thriller with Brennan Johnson scoring another goal for Tottenham.
However, they don't believe we will see a winner with West Ham scoring an 85th-minute equaliser.
If this does turn out 2-2, I really will be spooked.
Postecoglou: 'It will be challenging'
By Harry Bamforth
Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham boss, speaking on Friday:
I was made very aware of what it means last year. It is an important game. Last year we played really well but didn't end up winning here at home.
It is going to be a challenging game - they have some fantastic players in their team, a new manager and are doing things a bit differently. The emphasis has to be on us reproducing the form we have shown in recent times.
Antonio's love of Spurs
By Harry Bamforth
Tottenham will not be happy to see Michail Antonio's name on that teamsheet.
The West Ham striker has terrorised them over the years, he adores playing against them.
His six goals in this derby are the most he has against any single Premier League side.
Big. Game. Player.
Can Spurs return to winning ways?
By Harry Bamforth
Tottenham fans needed those two weeks, didn't they?
Their team's loss to Brighton just before the international break is nearly as bad as it gets.
They were in dreamland at half-time, 2-0 up, and cruising on the south coast. Then it all fell apart.
Ange Postecoglou looked like a broken man after that defeat, and his players didn't look much better off.
They need to respond today, otherwise questions will be asked.
Shearer: 'Big game for Postecoglou'
By Harry Bamforth
Alan Shearer, former Newcastle striker, speaking to Betfair:
This is a big game for Ange Postecoglou. It’s a huge game for Spurs after what happened to them last time at Brighton. He has said himself that the biggest disappointment of his Spurs reign so far was the way they crumbled when winning 2-0 last time out.
West Ham will take some encouragement from that performance; they can be brave, and they might believe they can get something out of the game.
Ange will be looking and demanding a real performance after what happened in the last game, and because of that, I’ll go for Tottenham to edge it, just.
By Harry Bamforth
We have our answer.
After three games away, Ange Postecoglou picks captain Son Heung-Min in the starting line-up.
He replaces Timo Werner on the left while Yves Bissouma also comes back into the fold.
A very attacking team...
West Ham Team News - Antonio STARTS
By Harry Bamforth
No surprises here then.
West Ham stick to the same line-up that got them a 4-1 win over Ipswich before te international break.
Michail Antonio was on fire that day, so that's why he keeps his place.
Can they deliver again?
Look who's back
By Harry Bamforth
I bet Tottenham fans are happy to see this post.
Their beloved captain Son Heung-Min has been sidelined for the past three matches through injury.
But he has just been spotted at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium with the rest of his team-mates.
That can only mean one thing, right?
We expect the skipper to be involved, but in what capacity is unknown as of yet.
Will he start, or will he be a super sub today?
We will find out in just a few minutes.
London derby day
By Harry Bamforth
There is a London derby every week in the Premier League, isn't there?
This isn't any London derby, though, Tottenham and West Ham really do not like each other.
You could argue that Spurs are the Hammers' biggest rivals, they have real bad blood.
The teams only sit three places apart in the table at the moment and both have had topsy-turvy starts to the campaign.
However, form goes out the window on days like these.
We're back baby!
By Harry Bamforth
Oh yeah, the Premier League is back!
It may have only been two weeks, but it feels like a lifetime since we last saw a ball kicked in England's top flight.
It's returning with one hell of a bang too...
We kick this weekend off with a tasty London derby, but not just any old battle in the capital.
Tottenham host their rivals West Ham, and it's certainly not going to be a friendly derby.
Expect handbags at every possible chance, and hopefully lots of goals.
Anyway, that's enough blabbing, let's get this show on the road.
Key Updates
Tottenham Team News - Son STARTS
West Ham Team News - Antonio STARTS