Premier League Season Preview: Tottenham Hotspur

Jul 28, 2010

With the Premier League season now rapidly approaching, I have decided to take a look at each of the 20 sides that will be playing at the top level of English football during this upcoming season.

To start off my countdown, I have decided to actually go in reverse order with Wolverhampton starting off the list, and Arsenal concluding this list right before the start of the Premier League season.

In the fifth part of this series, I will look at Tottenham Hotspur, who finished fourth in the Premier League last season, clinching a Champions League qualifying birth for Spurs.

Review of Last Year:

Last year, Spurs had a year to remember as they were able to finish fourth in the Premier League to clinch a spot in the qualifying round of the Champions League.

Throughout the season, Spurs were able to continue to score tons of goals and beat the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City (the latter being the win that got Spurs into the Champions League).

Overall, Tottenham really took some fantastic steps forward last year, and are a true contender in the Premier League to win the title in the future.

Transfers:

Incoming Players:

None

Departing Players:

Sam Cox (Barnet), Lee Butcher (Leyton Orient) and David Button (Plymouth Argyle).

Tottenham Hotspur Premier League Fixture List

All Times are GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

Saturday, August 14 2010
Tottenham Hotspur— Manchester City (12.45)

Saturday, August 21 2010
Stoke City—Tottenham Hotspur (15.00)

Saturday, August 28 2010
Tottenham Hotspur —Wigan Athletic (15.00)

Saturday, September 11 2010
West Bromwich—Tottenham Hotspur (15.00)

Saturday, September 18 2010
Tottenham Hotspur —Wolverhampton (15.00)

Saturday, September 25 2010
West Ham United—Tottenham Hotspur (15.00)

Saturday, October 2 2010
Tottenham Hotspur— Aston Villa (15.00)

Saturday, October 16 2010
Fulham—Tottenham Hotspur (15.00)

Saturday, October 23 2010
Tottenham Hotspur —Everton (12.45)

Saturday, October 30 2010
Manchester United—Tottenham Hotspur (17.30)

Saturday, November 6 2010
Bolton—Tottenham Hotspur (12.45)

Tuesday, November 9 2010
Tottenham Hotspur —Sunderland (19.45)

Saturday, November 13 2010
Tottenham Hotspur —Blackburn (15.00)

Sunday, November 21 2010
Arsenal—Tottenham Hotspur (13.30)

Sunday, November 28 2010
Tottenham Hotspur —Liverpool (16.00)

Saturday, December 4 2010
Birmingham City—Tottenham Hotspur (15.00)

Saturday, December 11 2010
Tottenham Hotspur —Chelsea (15.00)

Saturday, December 18 2010
Blackpool—Tottenham Hotspur (15.00)

Sunday, December 26 2010
Aston Villa—Tottenham Hotspur (15.00)

Tuesday, December 28 2010
Tottenham Hotspur —Newcastle (15.00)

Saturday, January 1 2011
Tottenham Hotspur —Fulham (15.00)

Wednesday, January 5 2011
Everton—Tottenham Hotspur (19.45)

Saturday, January 15 2011
Tottenham Hotspur —Manchester United (15.00)

Saturday, January 22 2011
Newcastle—Tottenham Hotspur (15.00)

Wednesday, February 2 2011
Blackburn—Tottenham Hotspur (19.45)

Saturday, February 5 2011
Tottenham Hotspur —Bolton (15.00)

Saturday, February 12 2011
Sunderland—Tottenham Hotspur (15.00)

Saturday, February 26 2011
Tottenham Hotspur —Arsenal (15.00)

Saturday, March 5 2011
Wolverhampton—Tottenham Hotspur (15.00)

Saturday, March 19 2011
Tottenham Hotspur —West Ham United (15.00)

Saturday, April 2 2011
Wigan Athletic—Tottenham Hotspur (15.00)

Saturday, April 9 2011
Tottenham Hotspur —Stoke City (15.00)

Saturday, April 16 2011
Manchester City—Tottenham Hotspur (15.00)

Saturday, April 23 2011
Tottenham Hotspur —West Bromwich (15.00)

Saturday, April 30 2011
Chelsea—Tottenham Hotspur (15.00)

Saturday, May 7 2011
Tottenham Hotspur —Blackpool (15.00)

Sunday, May 15 2011
Liverpool—Tottenham Hotspur (15.00)

Sunday, May 22 2011
Tottenham Hotspur —Birmingham City (15.00)

Major Questions Going into this season:

1. How will the Champions League affect Tottenham?

For most likely the first several months of the year, Tottenham will be playing in the UEFA Champions League (or the Europa League should they fail to qualify).

And of course, Spurs will have a heavy focus on success in the Champions League, and it could cause them to have their season get off to a negative start.

2. Will Spurs remain in the top four?

Spurs will have a tough challenge not only with the Champions League this year, but also with Manchester City and their millions.

City are widely expected to qualify for the Champions League this season, and Tottenham looks like the final roadblock preventing City from making the Champions League.

3. Will Spurs get anyone in the transfer market?

This summer, Spurs have tried to acquire the talent of West Ham midfielder Scott Parker to no avail.

Spurs should try to get someone now in this transfer window for next season, but does Harry Redknapp want any new blood?

4. Will Jermaine Defoe have another great year at White Hart Lane?

Last year, Jermaine Defoe had a fantastic season for Tottenham and was a major reason why they were able to finish in the top four.

Defoe will need another great season, but it is unlikely he will be as great this year after his body needs time to re-cooperate after England's appearance in the World Cup.

In case you want to see a premier of West Bromwich's Premier League season, please click here .

In case you want to see a preview of West Ham's Premier League season, please click here.

In case you want to see a preview of Wigan's Premier League season, please click here.

In case you want to see a preview of Wolverhampton's Premier League season, please click here.