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Despite Hammers boss Sam Allardyce's reputation for building robust Premier League sides, his team have struggled so far this campaign. They've scored only four goals in their opening six games, and haven't won since their opening match of the season. Having fallen to within a point of the relegation zone, they're looking for a quick turnaround.
For this match they will have long-term injured Alou Diarra and Andy Carroll still unavailable, though there's hope Joe Cole will return from a hamstring injury. For Spurs, Étienne Capoue, Younes Kaboul, Aaron Lennon and Emmanuel Adebayor are all sidelined.
Tottenham Hotspur injuries and suspensions
Out: Étienne Capoue (ankle), Younes Kaboul (knee), Aaron Lennon (foot), Emmanuel Adebayor (match fitness). In doubt: None.
West Ham United injuries and suspensions
Out: Alou Diarra (knee), Andy Carroll (foot). In doubt: Joe Cole (hamstring).
Projected lineups
Tottenham Hotspur: Hugo Lloris; Danny Rose, Jan Vertonghen, Michael Dawson, Kyle Walker; Paulinho, Mousa Dembélé; Gylfi Sigurðsson, Christian Eriksen, Andros Townsend; Roberto Soldado
West Ham United: Jussi Jääskeläinen; Joey O'Brien, Winston Reid, James Collins, Guy Demel; Mohamed Diamé, Mark Noble; Matt Jarvis, Kevin Nolan, Stewart Downing; Modibo Maïga
Match Date/Time: Sunday, 4 p.m. local, 11 a.m. ET
