They point out that the key to them winning this fixture will be controlling our midfield, a task that is made infinitely easier if Parker and Sandro are both out. "Control the midfield, pace on the counter and wreak havoc in the Spurs defence is the order of the day."
On the other hand, some fans are not at all confident:
"Not feeling good about this. Hoping for the best...preparing for the worst."
"I think we're due an absolute bumming off someone, the way we've been playing."
"An absolute hiding is on the cards here. 3 or 4 nil to Spurs. If we are amazingly lucky, 0-0."
"I'd be made up with a point."
On a side note, whilst some of the fans don't like us, some of them are happy for us to be doing well as it means we're keeping Arsenal and especially Liverpool out of the top four.
Everton Fan Predictions: Spurs Win 60%, Draw 20%, Everton Win 20%
Pub Ammo
-Everton manager David Moyes has only lost three of 15 league matches against teams managed by Harry Redknapp.
-Spurs have beaten Everton just once in their last eight Premier League games - a 2-1 victory at White Hart Lane in February 2010.
-Tottenham have scored in 18 consecutive Premier League games - their best record in the league era.
-Spurs are unbeaten in eight home league games since August's 5-1 defeat by Manchester City.
-They have kept seven clean sheets in the league this season - one less than they kept during the entire 2010-11 Premier League campaign.
-Spurs have conceded 999 Premier League goals.
-David Moyes is one short of his 150th Premier League victory as Everton manager. He will become the fourth manager to reach this milestone in the division after Sir Alex Ferguson (486), Arsene Wenger (337) and Harry Redknapp (220).
-The Toffees have won more games away from home in the Premier League (four) than at Goodison (three) this season.
-Everton have failed to win any of their nine league games against top-half clubs this season (two draws and seven defeats) - the worst record in the division.
-After Manchester City and Liverpool, Spurs have the joint third best defence in the top flight, having let in only 20 goals so far.
-Everton have won three of their last five league games at White Hart Lane, and also beat Spurs in the league at Goodison Park last season.
Team News
Redknapp reports that Parker is very doubtful whilst King, Gallas & Sandro are all definitely out. This could leave our midfield being a bit lightweight with Livermore the likely replacement of steel alongside Modric. Krancjar had a cracking game against Cheltenham, but I wouldn't trust him or Pienaar to stop Everton playing in the centre.
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A tight 3-2 to Spurs I fancy. This match is big. Barring any further civil unrest on the streets of Tottenham, this is our game in hand on everyone else we've been talking about. Win this and we're on joint points with Man U in second. Christ, win our game against Wolves on the weekend before Man City play again and we'll be level on points at the top of the league! Calm. One game at a time. COYFS!
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