Tottenham vs West Brom: Will the "Spurs" crow loudly again?

(Baonghean) - The early match of the 21st round of the English Premier League (EPL) between Tottenham and West Brom will take place tomorrow night (7:30 PM, January 14th). Coach Tony Pulis's team promises to bring a new and unpleasant "experience" to White Hart Lane for Coach Pochettino and his players.

Last season, Mauricio Pochettino's team was the only one capable of preventing Leicester City from winning the Premier League too early. This season, Tottenham has once again "rescued" the Premier League from boredom. At the start of the season, they halted Manchester City's six-game winning streak.

Recently, Tottenham continued to impress their opponents by ending Chelsea's 13-match winning streak in matchday 20.

The 2-0 victory over Chelsea not only helped the London "Spurs" push Arsenal out of the Top 4, but also propelled them to third place, making the Premier League title race and the race for all four Champions League spots even more dramatic.

West Brom have always been a difficult obstacle for Tottenham…

Significantly, manager Pochettino knew how to "fight fire with fire" by dismantling Conte's winning 3-4-3 formation with a similar system. This could very well be the "key" Tottenham will adopt for the remainder of the season. It allows Tottenham to field their best players, giving the two central defenders more time to control the ball and the two full-backs more attacking options. The midfield, especially Victor Wanyama, can also be more mobile and versatile.

Up front, Harry Kane's active pursuit of the ball has given Alli and Eriksen plenty of space to operate and seize opportunities to score. Especially after his brace against Chelsea, there is growing belief that Alli will continue to showcase his innate "killer" instincts.

The 20-year-old prodigy has scored 11 goals in all competitions, including scoring a brace in three consecutive matches.

However, West Brom has never been an easy target for Tottenham. Tony Pulis's team won't try to gain the upper hand or control the game; instead, they will decide their own fate. They are willing to sit back, conceding control to Tottenham, calmly fending off attacks with tight defense and tenacious play, before delivering the finishing blow, perhaps with a counter-attack or a set-piece situation.

Against Tottenham, they will once again adopt a defensive, counter-attacking strategy. That's precisely what frustrates the "Spurs" the most.

...But will Tottenham secure their sixth consecutive Premier League victory tomorrow night?

Remember, last season, West Brom dashed Tottenham's last remaining title hopes by holding them to a 1-1 draw. This ended the Spurs' 55-year title drought, leaving them seven points behind Leicester with three rounds to spare.

In the first leg of this season, without their star player Harry Kane due to injury, Tottenham were held to a 1-1 draw. They played like headless chickens at West Brom's The Hawthorns. Players like Robson-Kanu, Chadli, and Phillips are helping West Brom have one of their best seasons in the Premier League, having scored 28 goals in 20 rounds.

But that's not enough for Pulis's team to continue being a troublesome obstacle tomorrow night! Remember, visiting White Hart Lane at this time is a nightmare for even the "big teams," not just West Brom. Furthermore, West Brom's form isn't great, having lost all their away games against Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea.

Facing a Tottenham side that boasts one of the three strongest attacking lineups this season is nothing short of a nightmare, and even hoping to keep a clean sheet is difficult, let alone having a chance to earn any points.

Clearly, West Brom's eighth place finish, given their potential and current standing, is commendable. However, no one dared believe a miracle would happen at White Hart Lane. Tomorrow night, the "Spurs" will once again "crow loudly," extending their winning streak and continuing their pursuit of the league title alongside Chelsea and Liverpool.

Kim Thuy