EPL: Tottenham v Derby (18.08)

[Mighty T.A.L.]

Tottenham and Derby will both have their sights firmly set on their first three points of the season, as the two sides meet at White Hart Lane.

Spurs are no strangers to upsets from Premier League new-boys after their opening day defeat to Sunderland, and after losing again in midweek, they will undoubtedly be looking to kick-start their season at Derby's expense.

Defensive worries

Martin Jol has been dealt an untimely blow after star striker Dimitar Berbatov picked up a groin injury, but his attacking selection headache will be eased with only Robbie Keane, Darren Bent and Jermain Defoe at his disposal.

Spurs' defence is looking increasingly limited, with Ledley King, Michael Dawson and Younes Kaboul ruled out, whilst midfielder Teemu Tainio is also sidelined.

Gareth Bale made a return to full training in midweek, but Derby's visit is likely to come too soon for the Wales international. Lee Young-pyo is available after making a comeback from injury.

Late fitness test for Davis

After their opening day draw with Portsmouth, Billy Davies' side fell foul to a rejuvenated Manchester City in midweek, but will be looking to add to Tottenham's woe and close in on their first victory.

Claude Davis faces a late fitness test for The Rams, after picking up a rib injury against Manchester City, but the Jamaican may be fit after scans showed there was no break.

American international Benny Feilhaber is set to make his first appearance in some capacity, after being granted his international clearance to allow him to complete his switch to Pride Park.

Derby remain without highly-rated midfielder Giles Barnes, who is still waiting on his first Premier League appearance due to a foot injury.

Skysports

[Buddha14]

Tough times for spurs players injured not winning....

[Mighty T.A.L.]

They will win today!Spurs got a slow start but they will strike back.I think Spurs will score at least 3 goals in this match.They will take theirselves together and show today what they are good for.

[Buddha14]

Originally Posted by Mighty T.A.L.

They will win today!Spurs got a slow start but they will strike back.I think Spurs will score at least 3 goals in this match.They will take theirselves together and show today what they are good for.

I put a bet with my dad saying spurs will draw and im sticking to that

[Oliver_Kahn]

Spurs are 3-0 up, 25min.

Goals were scored by:

2' [1 - 0] S. Malbranque
6' [2 - 0] S. Malbranque
14' [3 - 0] J. Jenas *

*Jenas' goal was pretty good

[kyan]

It finished 4-0, Bent scored in the 80th min (his first goal)

sounded very scrappy...

[LaVecchiaSignora]

What a lopsided game that was haha...Nice work from Tothnham...You know ive never really been into EPL soccer but its always on, and the play is usually pretty intense, i think im going to start following it as much as possible

[Sven]

Derby should of gon out 10 mins later.

[kyan]

Jenas actually had a good game

[Sven]

omfg maybe England should call him up for this form in this game,

oh wait , he was called up before this game

[bandini]

Good to see Spurs get a win under their belt, but we can't forget that this was against Derby (no disrespect to them) and at home. I think it's very important that Bent got off the mark and that he was assisting as well. Also of course to get a rare clean sheet does them wonders. Good for some confidence but there is a long way to go before we are back on track...

[Mighty T.A.L.]

Derby hadn't a chance in the world.Spurs was playing with them whole game.Malbranque and Jenas had some real nice goals and Darren Bent manage to get his first Spurs goal.Hopefully they can contiune the good play against United.

[kyan]

Forgot to mention that Spurs even had a legitimate goal disallowed when Routledge was wrongly ruled offside, and they had 2 solid penalty shouts denied.