EPL Preview: Spurs Looking To Recreate San Siro Magic

Blackpool vs Tottenham

Tottenham will be looking to recreate the San Siro magic at Bloomfield road against Blackpool, who have been struggling to keep their heads above water ever since the turn of the New Year. The midweek match against AC Milan at the San Siro was a night to remember for Harry Redknapp and his men after they created history by winning against AC Milan.

However, they will surely find it tough against Ian Holloway's men, who performed admirably in their last match against Aston Villa. Further, they will be extra fresh after having not played for more than a week, whereas Tottenham will be exhausted after making the European trip midweek.

The early season form has collapsed spectacularly for Blackpool, and they really have to do something special before they drop into the relegation zone. Only two points separate them from doing so.

Ian Holloway will certainly be boosted by the news that Rafael van der Vaart will be missing for Tottenham. He has sustained a calf injury that will keep him out of the match. Meanwhile, Blackpool has no new injury worries, although their current players seem to be hopelessly out of form, which could be good news for Harry Redknapp.

Arsenal vs Stoke

Arsene Wenger's decision to rest a majority of his first-team players against Leyton Orient in the FA Cup backfired spectacularly after his side was forced into a replay after they conceded a last minute goal.

He is expected to recall most of the first-teamers who were missing against Leyton Orient, which could boost their chances of winning. Arsene Wenger was criticised for the lack of respect shown to the FA Cup, and Stoke will be looking to add more misery to Wenger's plight. Aside from this fixture, Arsenal will be facing five games in 14 days, and any dropped points in this match could severely hamper Arsenal's title hopes.

Stoke will be looking to play their 'brand of football,' which drew much criticism from Wenger earlier in the season. Tony Pulis will be looking to infuriate Wenger even further by adopting negative tactics at the Emirates Stadium. Matthew Etherington is an injury doubt for Stoke, while Johan Djourou will be returning to the Arsenal first team to give some much-needed stability at the back.

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