Tottenham vs Burnley – Preview, team news, match facts
Tonight marks the start of Tottenham’s latest FA Cup adventure as they take on Burnley.
The tournament offers the team the best opportunity to end its 16-year trophy drought, but Ange Postecoglou and his players aren’t giving up on their dream of winning the Premier League.
Prior to this third-round match, Spurs are hindered by the departure of midfielders Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr for the Africa Cup of Nations, as well as the captain Heung-min Son, who will likely be out for more than a month.
Burnley, who are currently five points from safety and in 19th place in the Premier League after a difficult inaugural season, has battled. The Clarets will have ten days to prepare for the FA Cup between their trip to north London and their next League match. Group News Pape Sarr, Yves Bissouma, and Son Heung-Min are all away on foreign duty. Alongside Cristian Romero, Ryan Sessegnon, and Ivan Perisic on the sidelines is Alejo Veliz. Better news for Tottenham fans: Micky van de Ven is back in the weight room and could make an appearance. Jordan Beyer and Hjalmar Ekdal will not travel with Burnley to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, while Jack Cork is going to be watched. Facts about the Match In their last ten home games against Burnley, Tottenham has won nine of them.
