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Tottenham vs. West Brom: 5 talking points

By Rucker Haringey

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Chris Brunt of West Brom is challenged by Eric Lamels of Tottenham during the Barclays Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at the Hawthorns on December 5, 2015 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Chris Brunt of West Brom is challenged by Eric Lamels of Tottenham during the Barclays Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at the Hawthorns on December 5, 2015 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) /
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 09: Tony Pulis manager of West Bromwich Albion gestures during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion at the Etihad Stadium on April 9, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 09: Tony Pulis manager of West Bromwich Albion gestures during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion at the Etihad Stadium on April 9, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) /

Will Tony Pulis park the bus?

Pulis has allowed his West Brom side to play more attacking football this season, but they aren’t exactly Barcelona in terms of their team set up. There’s no question that Pulis will set his side up with a strong defense, the only question is whether or not he’ll decide to completely park the bus.

If I were Pulis, that would be my strategy. If they can keep Tottenham off the score sheet early in the match, the pressure will begin to mount on Spurs because they need all three points. A draw would be a severe blow for Pochettino’s squad. Spurs are certain to go all out to try to win the match.

Catching Spurs on the break may very well be West Brom’s best attacking strategy. They aren’t likely to see a ton of the ball against a Tottenham side that thrives in possession, so it makes sense for West Brom to set up to soak up their pressure.

Ironically, Pulis could very well look to set his team up much like Claudio Ranieri did Leicester against Spurs. What an ironic twist of fate it would be to see Tottenham’s title hopes torpedoed by a team that’s copying Leicester’s style of play.

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