Round three of Tim Sherwood’s reign at White Hart Lane - and his second as a gaffer boasting an 18-month contract. What tactical surprises has he got in store for the Spurs fans today? We’ll find out in the coming minutes but, until then, welcome to LIVE coverage of Tottenham vs. Stoke. We kick-off at 16:00.
Premier League / Matchday 19
White Hart Lane / 29.12.2013
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- R. Soldado(37' PEN)
- M. Dembélé(65')
- A. Lennon(69')
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Updated 29/12/2013 at 17:51 GMT
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90+4'
That's all we've got time for. Tottenham brush Stoke aside for an easy 3-0 win. It's Tim Sherwood's first home win. The hosts move level with Manchester United on 34 points ahead of their monster clash on New Year's Day.
90+3'
That's better from the visitors. Assaidi, probably Stoke's best player today, embarks on a run down the left and manages to beat a couple of Spurs players. His cross is claimed by Lloris.
90+2'
Stoke finishing the half with a bit of keep-ball but they're not really doing anything with it.
90+1'
Muniesa runs into the Tottenham half but decides to pass to a ball boy sitting off the pitch.
90'
The fourth official presents a big red four to the crowd.
89'
Just wonder if Spurs are going to dip into the transfer window in January - it's hard to know what they need given how many players they have on their books. Guess they could do with another defender.
88'
Nasty slide challenge from Lamela on Pieters earns him a booking.
87'
Tottenham are happy knocking the ball around in midfield but lots of niggly fouls from the Stoke contingent are slowing down the tempo.
86'
Captain Dawson carries the ball into the opposition half and feeds Lamela who wins a free-kick.
85'
Naughton just pulls up slightly to feel his hamstring. Ominous sign.
84'
Ironic cheers from all four corners of the ground as Stoke muster their first effort on target, Crouch heading at Lloris from close range.
83'
They're queuing up in the Stoke penalty area. It runs across the face of goal but Lamela can't reach it in time to score.
82'
Tottenham are loving their flicks today. Eriksen is next to try a naughty piece of skill.
81'
And a change for Stoke too. Wilkinson hobbles off (yet another injury for Stoke) and Marc Muniesa comes on.
80'
Warm applause for Adebayor as he departs the action. Nacer Chadli is next to join the party.
79'
Adebayor has a pop from distance. Just over. Spurs pressing for a fourth.
78'
Soldado tries to flick the ball over the head of Cameron but can't quite pull it off with Paulinho-esque precision.
77'
Couple of cheeky stepovers from Lamela as he saunters down the right wing before clattering into Wilkinson. The Spurs fans really want him to grab a goal. As does his manager. And, I'm guessing, Lamela himself.
76'
Adebayor charges at the Stoke goal with Lamela in support. It breaks to the winger but he can't poke home with his first touch. What a story that would have been.
75'
Thousands of plastic seats snap shut in unison as the Spurs fans stand to applaud the majestic Lennon. On comes Lamela.