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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Sessegnon starts, Ndombele returns, no Rose - The team Spurs fans want to see vs Bournemouth

Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon as they face Bournemouth.

This marks Jose Mourinho's first home game in charge of the Lilywhites since replacing Mauricio Pochettino as head coach last week and his reign has begun in the best possible fashion.

A 3-2 win over West Ham United at the London Stadium - Spurs' first away league win since January - six days ago was followed up with a stunning comeback success over Olympiacos in the Champions League.

But can the 'special one' make it three wins on the spin which would see Spurs climb above both Arsenal and Manchester United in the table - albeit temporarily?

That's certainly the plan.

"It would be nice but every match is difficult and that’s not about my record, it’s about our objectives and we need points in the Premier League," he said during his .

"We were too far behind - 12 points behind the Champions League, six or something like that from the top six. We need points, and Bournemouth is a very good team.

"Eddie Howe doesn’t need my words, his work is there, everybody knows what he is doing at that club for many, many years. They are a very difficult opponent, not afraid to play with theoretically stronger teams.

"They can get a good result against a top team, home or way."

Ahead of the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, football.london offered fans the chance to step into Mourinho's shoes and pick the team to take on the Cherries.

Supporters were asked who they'd like to start the game against Bournemouth, and they came up with some interesting responses.

As expected, Paulo Gazzaniga continues in goal with club captain Hugo Lloris still on the sidelines.

Fans have called on Mourinho to shake things up defensively with Jan Vertonghen returning alongside Toby Alderweireld and Ryan Sessegnon getting the nod over Danny Rose at left-back.

A change in midfield is also required with fans wanting Harry Winks to make way for Tanguy Ndombele.

With that said, fans are in favour of a front three of Lucas Moura, Harry Kane and Son Heung-min.

Tottenham XI: Gazzaniga; Aurier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Sessegnon; Ndombele, Dier, Alli; Lucas Moura, Kane, Son

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