Russian marksman has Everton in his sights

Tottenham Hotspurs

• Roman Pavyluchenko has scored four goals in his last two games.
• Benoit Assou-Ekotto could start his first Premier League game for eight weeks after a hip problem.
• Jermain Defoe and David Bentley are expected to recover from minor injuries.

• Vedran Corluka and Wilson Palacios are doubts as they recover from a virus.
• Defender Ledley King is sidelined with a torn leg muscle.
• England star Aaron Lennon has been ruled out for a further two weeks by a torn groin muscle.
• Spurs have scored only six goals in their last seven Premier League fixtures.
• Defender Jonathan Woodgate remains sidelined by a long-term groin problem.
• Goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini is set to miss the rest of the campaign after a serious motorbike accident.
• - Spurs have not beaten Everton at home in the league since October 2005.

Everton

• Phil Jagielka is in contention to make his first league appearance of the season after a long-term knee problem.
• Everton are unbeaten in their last five league meetings with Tottenham.
• The Toffees have lost just once in their last 12 league games.
• David Moyes’s side has beaten Chelsea and Manchester United in their last two Premier League matches.

• Centre back Philippe Senderos is doubtful with injury.
• Australian star Tim Cahill has been ruled out by a calf injury.
• Marouane Fellaini is out for the season with a long-term ankle injury.
• Defender Tony Hibbert is still sidelined by injury.

Expert Advice

Just when the goals appeared to have dried up for Tottenham, they appear to have found a new goalscoring hero in rejuvenated striker Roman Pavyluchenko and Harry Redknapp will find it very hard to leave him out of his starting plans at White Hart Lane. Games between these two sides are traditionally entertaining and this clash would appear to be no exception, with Spurs pressing hard for the much-prized fourth spot against an Everton side who are riding high after beating the top two teams in the country. Everton could be jaded after their exploits in Europe in midweek but they have an excellent record in North London so expect another tight encounter here, with Betsson’s odds of 3.5 for there to be over 3.5 goals looking a value bet.

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