Spurs were enjoying a fine run under Ange Postcoglou until they were stunned by Brighton before the international break, with Tottenham throwing away a two-goal lead at half time.
While it brought Tottenham’s five-game winning run to an end, West Ham snapped their five-game winless streak with a 4-1 victory over Ipswich, which relieved some pressure on Julen Lopetegui.
West Ham beat Spurs away from home last season and a repeat would see the Hammers leapfrog their London rivals, who will be looking to close the gap on the top four with three points.
Spurs are the odds-on favourites to win this match with a draw more likely than a West Ham win according to the bookmakers.
That’s even with the knowledge that the Hammers defeated Spurs at this ground last season. We’ll have to see how the match plays out.
The Premier League returns after the international break with a London derby as Tottenham host West Ham.
For Ange Postecoglou’s side, this is a chance to atone for what the Spurs manager described as the “worst” defeat of his tenure as a two-goal lead was thrown away at Brighton.
The hosts could be boosted by the return of captain Heung-min Son from injury for this fixture against a West Ham side beginning to show a bit of form.
After a difficult start to life under Julen Lopetegui, a much-needed win was secured in style against Ipswich in their last outing.
