Tottenham’s return to Premier League action is a match that needs no introduction to supporters of the importance it has.
Spurs are set to make the short trip across London to take on arch-rivals West Ham, as they look to keep up their mostly-impressive start to life under new manager Thomas Frank.
Two victories in their opening two games, including one against Manchester City, had promised big things, however things were brought back down to earth with defeat to Bournemouth.
With Champions League fixtures about to get going, rotation is soon going to be a big talking point when it comes to Spurs games.
The Spurs News have predicted the side which Frank will select for their return to the Premier League against the Hammers.
Tottenham predicted XI vs West Ham
Guglielmo Vicario has enjoyed a strong start to the campaign, and has established himself as the regular first choice under the new boss, and will continue his run in the side against West Ham.
Pedro Porro featured for Spain in the international break, however at this stage of the season will not be in line to be rotated yet.
At this point of the season, Spurs have both first-choice centre-backs fit and ready to go, meaning Cristian Romero will be handed another start.
He will be joined by Micky van de Ven, who is proving to be a big set-piece threat already under the new regime.
Djed Spence will be on a high following his England debut, and will also keep his place in what will be an unchanged Spurs backline.
In midfield, Joao Palhinha has looked an excellent addition on loan so far, and will continue to provide defensive security in the middle of the park.
He will be joined by Pape Sarr, with the duo forming more of a partnership rather than a midfield three to free up the attacking midfielder to do his thing.
This role will be occupied by Xavi Simons, who will make his debut after being signed from under the noses of Chelsea.
On the right, Mohammed Kudus will start against his former side, eager to prove a point after a very underwhelming final season in a West Ham shirt.
The opposite wing will be occupied by Brennan Johnson, who has started the 2025/26 campaign in great form, scoring twice already.
Up front, Richarlison will keep his place, despite coming under pressure for his place from Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani.
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