Tottenham have the opportunity to move into third when they travel to the south coast to face struggling Southampton on Saturday. Having returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory against Nottingham Forest, Spurs can capitalise on Manchester United's participation in the FA Cup this weekend.
While the Red Devils will crucially have two games in hand over Spurs, it would give everyone a lift heading into the first international break of 2023 if Tottenham were to leapfrog the Red Devils into third in the standings. However, it will not be easy at all despite Southampton propping up the table as they did earn a point at Old Trafford one week ago and are currently scrapping for their lives.
A ground Spurs have not fared so well at in recent years, consistency is going to be key for Antonio Conte's men once again as they look to build up some real momentum going into the business end of the campaign. So what team will he select at St Mary's on Saturday? Our football.london Tottenham reporters have named the sides they would plump for below.
