CUP PREVIEW: BURNLEY V TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

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Build-up as Sean Dyche's men take on Spurs in the Carabao Cup

2021-10-27T12:55:06.124Z

CUP PREVIEW: BURNLEY V TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Build-up as Sean Dyche's men take on Spurs in the Carabao Cup

2021-10-27T12:55:06.124Z

Build-up as Sean Dyche's men take on Spurs in the Carabao Cup

Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur go head-to-head at Turf Moor tonight for a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

These two sides last met in the competition in the 2008/09 semi-finals when Harry Redknapp’s side went through 6-4 on aggregate after an enthralling night. The tie was locked at 4-4 after 180 minutes after Jay Rodriguez’ goal before two late Spurs’ goals sealed their place in the final.

Nuno Espírito Santo took over as Spurs’ manager this summer. They won their first three Premier League games of the season to go top of the table. Since then, they have lost four of the next six league games.

Sean Dyche hinted that he would field a strong side but with some changes.

“We will look to make changes but I believe in the group. We’re getting back to a group that are fully fit.

"We have changed the team in the previous round, we always put out a side that we think can win, we will look to make changes once again."

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Dyche confirmed the Premier League remains the priority but the club would like cup success.

"We are well aware of the importance of the league programme, but it's still nice to do well in these trophies and we can do, we have made progress through two rounds, we will take the game on."

Burnley have reached the fourth-round stage twice before under Dyche but will be looking to reach the last eight for the first time since 2008/09.

Team news

Skipper Ben Mee is back in contention after an ankle injury and a period of isolation after testing positive for Covid-19.

Connor Roberts could make his Burnley debut in the tie.

Long-term absentee Dale Stephens remains unavailable through injury but is back on the grass.

Matt Doherty may return for the Londoners. He has been absent since he picked up an injury on international duty. Ex-Fulham defender Ryan Sessegnon is likely to be their only injured player.

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Form guide

In the second round, Burnley won on penalties at St James’ Park after a goalless draw. They then came from behind to beat Rochdale 4-1 in the last round.

Spurs had a bye until the third round when they beat Wolves on penalties at Molineux after a 2-2 draw. Bryan Gil’s penalty proved decisive.

Last week, Tottenham lost 1-0 away to Vitesse Arnhem in the Europa Conference League. Max Wittek got the only goal. They lost an all-London derby 1-0 at West Ham on Sunday with Michail Antonio scoring for the Hammers.

Opposition camp

Tottenham are four-time winners of the competition. Ex-Claret Ralph Coates was the hero when Spurs beat Norwich City 1-0 in the 1973 final. Their last silverware came in the 2008 final when Spurs beat Chelsea 2-1 after extra time. Aaron Lennon was in Juande Ramos’ side.

Santo hinted that he would bring a strong squad to Turf Moor.

“Basically yes, but we have players that we need, players that are working hard, maybe with the expectation that they will have more minutes, the expectation that they deserve more minutes.”

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He stressed that the Carabao Cup is an important competition for Spurs.

“It's going to be a tough match like we expect because Burnley is a good team but it's a good chance for us to improve, knowing that the Carabao Cup is an important competition for us.

“Focusing only on the match tomorrow, we're going to face a tough opponent, we know their characteristics - they are very physical, set pieces, aggressive - but at the same time I think we are improving our game.”

Match Stats

Jay Rodriguez is Burnley’s all-time top scorer in the EFL Cup with 12. He scored four times in the previous round against Rochdale.

If selected, it will be Jack Cork’s 200th Burnley game.

Johann Berg Gudmundsson celebrates his 31st birthday today.

Phil Bardsley played in the 2014 EFL Cup final. Manchester City beat Sunderland at Wembley in that final.

England captain Harry Kane has scored nine goals against Burnley - eight for Spurs and one while he was on loan at Millwall.

Referee

Peter Bankes

Kick off

7.45pm

Broadcast

There will be audio commentary on Clarets+ with Phil Bird and Dave Roberts from 7.30pm.