Tottenham may have a Champions League semi-final against Ajax on Tuesday, but they must pick a strong line-up against West Ham on Saturday.
That's the view of BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson, who has given his prediction for the London derby ahead of the weekend.
And the former Liverpool defender says Spurs , who currently sit third as they continue to battle with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United for a top-four finish, insists that Mauricio Pochettino cannot afford to rotate his side with the Champions League in mind.
"Tottenham left it very late against Brighton on Tuesday but that win - and other results for the teams just below them - has put them in a strong position to finish in the top four," he said in his weekly predictions feature for the BBC website.
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"There is still work for them to do, though. Like Liverpool, Mauricio Pochettino's side also have a Champions League semi-final to think about - against Ajax on Tuesday - but they have to pick a strong line-up here.
"West Ham carry a threat but they are very inconsistent, and I think Spurs will get the three points they need."
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