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5 reasons Tottenham will overcome Middlesbrough

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Erik Lamela of Tottenham celebrates after scoring their fifth goal during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Gillingham at White Hart Lane on September 21, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images )
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Erik Lamela of Tottenham celebrates after scoring their fifth goal during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Gillingham at White Hart Lane on September 21, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images ) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 21: Erik Lamela of Tottenham celebrates after scoring their fifth goal during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Gillingham at White Hart Lane on September 21, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images )
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 21: Erik Lamela of Tottenham celebrates after scoring their fifth goal during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Gillingham at White Hart Lane on September 21, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images ) /

Tottenham will dispatch Middlesbrough, but it won’t be easy

Tottenham travel to Middlesbrough today for what will be a tricky Premier League fixture. Expect Spurs to handle the newly promoted side, but it certainly won’t be a walk in the park.

Instead, expect for Mauricio Pochettino’s side to struggle a bit. The Spurs attack hasn’t been clicking on all cylinders this season, and the injury to Harry Kane is only going to make it tougher for the club to score.

In his place, Vincent Janssen will take his turn leading the club’s attack. The Dutch international has shown glimpses of his talent this season, but has squandered more than his share of scoring chances as well. All eyes will be on him as he gets his first solo start in a Tottenham shirt.

Don’t be completely caught up in the striker storyline though. Tottenham face some injury issues in the defensive midfield as well. Eric Dier and Moussa Dembele both face pre-match fitness tests. That could lead to a softer spine than normal against ‘Boro.

Even without several key stars, Tottenham should emerge with all three points. Read on to discover the top five reasons that Spurs will be victorious.

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