Sheffield United’s last visit to Tottenham, in November 2019, ended in a 1-1 draw that sent the Blades fifth in the table and signalled the end of Mauricio Pochettino’s reign as Spurs manager. Plenty has changed for both sides since, and mostly for the worse. A home fixture against relegated opponents offers Spurs caretaker Ryan Mason the chance to shake off a dismal few weeks following Super League protests, Harry Kane hinting at his departure and a painful Wembley defeat. Fellow temporary appointment Paul Heckingbottom earned his first win at home to Brighton last weekend, and with it a place on United’s shortlist for the permanent role. Niall McVeigh
Sunday 7.15pm Sky Sports Premier League
Venue Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Last season Tottenham 1 Sheffield United 1
Referee Andre Marriner
This season G22 Y55 R1 2.54 cards/game
Odds H 1-3 A 11-1 D 5-1
TOTTENHAM
Subs from Hart, Whiteman, Doherty, Tanganga, Sánchez, Rodon, Sissoko, Winks, Bergwijn, Alli, Vinícius, Lo Celso
Doubtful None
Injured Ben Davies (calf, unknown)
Suspended None
Discipline Y48 R2
Form LWDLDW
Leading scorer Kane 21
SHEFFIELD UNITED
Subs from Foderingham, Burke, Maguire, Mousset, Ndiaye, Lowe, Jagielka, Ampadu, Lundstram, Robinson, Berge
Doubtful Robinson (match fitness), Berge (match fitness)
Injured O’Connell (knee, unknown), Basham (calf, unknown), McBurnie (foot, rest of season), Sharp (thigh, rest of season)
Suspended None
Discipline Y63 R3
Form LLLLLW
Leading scorer McGoldrick 7
