Overview
- Thomas Frank said Xavi Simons is further along than Randal Kolo Muani in readiness, with both available for selection.
- Dominic Solanke will not play for Spurs, and West Ham are without Niclas Fullkrug for roughly a month because of a calf injury.
- Spurs started with wins at Burnley and Manchester City before a 1-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, while West Ham followed heavy losses by beating Nottingham Forest 3-0.
- Tottenham have not won at the London Stadium since the 2019/20 season, with each of the last three league meetings there finishing 1-1.
- The matchup arrives as Spurs begin a new era after Daniel Levy’s departure, with summer signings set to expand Frank’s attacking options.