Swansea City vs Tottenham Hotspur Match Preview
Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to continue their excellent form as they travel to face Swansea City in Wales.
Third placed Tottenham have lost only one of their last 15 games, while Swansea are five points clear of the drop zone after a three game winless streak.
Spanish defender Angel Rangel is ruled out with injury for Swansea, while on-loan fullback Steven Caulker is ineligible to face his parent club.
Star midfielder Joe Allen will be a key figure for Swansea, and this week was praised by his manager. Brendan Rodgers described Allen as one of the “very best players at this level” when talking to BBC Sport.
Defensive pair Ledley King and Michael Dawson are sidelined with injury for Tottenham, while winger Aaron Lennon is also ruled out.
Spurs winger Gareth Bale will be playing his first Premier League game in his native Wales, and the speedy playmaker is in good form after scoring both goals in the 2-0 win at Norwich City last time out.