Tottenham are enduring their worst spell under Ange Postecoglou and things won't get any easier when Newcastle come to town.
The home side are plagued by injuries, with the likes of Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udoji, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero all out long-term.
Furthermore, the Australian coach admitted that there was an illness problem that plagued the camp this week, leaving question marks over several other key members of the squad.
The Magpies will be licking their lips in this match, but Tottenham are the most unpredictable team in the Premier League.
Read on to see how both teams line up in N17.
Tottenham lineup
Tottenham's starting lineup to face Newcastle 🫡
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– Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 4, 2025
Ange deals with the cards in his hand, but this lineup doesn't make for great reading if you're a Spurs fan.
Brandon Austin makes his debut in goal after nine years at the club, and is supported by a back four of Djid Spence, Archie Gray, Radu Dragocin and Pedro Boro.
Papi Matar Sarr and Lucas Bergvall form the central midfield.
Dejan Kulusevski advances, with Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson occupying the wide areas.
Dominic Solanke leads the line.
Newcastle lineup
Putman returns. 🦇
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– Newcastle United (@NUFC) January 4, 2025
Newcastle has problems of its own, but not as big as Tottenham.
Martin Dubravka in goal, and a defensive line consisting of Lewis Hall, Sven Botman, Dan Byrne and Lewis Hall.
The usual midfield consisting of Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton will start.
Anthony Gordon and Jacob Murphy provide a display for the Magpies.
And the in-form Alexander Isak is up front for the visitors.
