Source: Daily_Mail
Premier League preview: Tottenham
Having cleared one psychological hurdle and finally debunked the theory that theywill always let you down in the end, Spurs are desperate not to do an Everton and crash out of the Champions League in the play-off round. [LNB]It makes for such a demoralising start to a campaign of such promise.[LNB]Surely Harry Redknapp is too wily to let that happen or allow the glittering prospect of the European Cup dazzle his players.[LNB]Strong squad at Spurs, with top-class players like Luka Modric but they're vulnerable to Man City's progress. [LNB] Flying high: Tottenham achieved their dream last term - but can they repeat it[LNB]Boss's toughest jobRepeating last year. Fourth spot and an FA Cup semi-final was a dream season, nowRedknapp has to do it all again - with Liverpool stronger and City richer.[LNB]Hiccup on horizonTottenham are desperate to rebuild White Hart Lane, but there are complications with the development which could prove a major setback. [LNB]To build on their progress, they need a bigger ground.[LNB]The numbers game1997 - The last time Tottenham lost an opening-day fixture at White Hart Lane[LNB]19 - The amount of different Spurs scorers last campaign, the most for any club in one season[LNB]3 - Number of Sunderland penalties Heurelho Gomes saved last season[LNB]Alternative sponsoreBay - The perfect partner for Harry's wheelin' and dealin'[LNB]Ins/Outs In - Sandro (Internacional, undisclosed)[LNB]Out - Adel Taarabt (QPR, undisclosed), John Bostock (Hull, loan), Steven Caulker(Leeds, loan), David Button (Plymouth, loan).[LNB] Not much wheeler-dealin': A couple of players have departed but only midfielder Sandro has arrived at White Hart Lane[LNB]Keep an eye out forDean Parrett Age: 18 Position: Midfielder [LNB]Playmaker who has shone for England Under 19s. Injuries could give him a chance to break into the team.[LNB]Fan's viewRob Smith: I like our squad and if we can sign another striker we have a chance of thetop four again. [LNB]Not sure how Europe will affect us. I'm thinking positively but we must defend better away from home.[LNB]Fans' websitewww.spursodyssey.com[LNB]Sportsmail's lowdown on all the Premier League teams
