Tottenham's Harry Kane (Photo : Reuters)
The 2015-2016 Premier League action continues with a game between opening day flops Tottenham Hotspur FC and Stoke City FC at the White Hart Lane in Tottenham, London on Saturday, August 15.
The Spurs was the victim of an own goal loss to Manchester United, 0-1, during their opener last week as defender Kyle Walker accidentally bounced to ball to his own net after trying to guard Red Devils captain Wayne Rooney at the 22nd minute mark of their match in sunny Old Trafford, via Sports Illustrated.
Surprisingly, the Lilywhites were the more aggressive that day as Louis van Gaal's new acquisitions are still adapting to an official Premier League game. Still, the Manchester side escaped with a win as Tottenham failed to capitalize on their relentless attacks.
Meanwhile, the Potters were also out of luck as they surrendered a 0-1 decision to Liverpool FC via a late winner by Brazilian winger Philippe Coutinho at the 86th minute, as reported by The Guardian.
It was just an unfortunate break for Mark Hughes' men as they have kept their highly favored opponents in check until the last four minutes of regulation time.
Prediction: A 1-0 escape by Tottenham over Stoke City. Both teams will be looking to come back from their opening day debacles, but Mauricio Pochettino's side is more determined and prepared besides being at home. The Spurs are also out to avenge their 1-2 loss the last time these two teams met on the same field in November of last year.
Tottenham Hotspur starting lineup (4-2-3-1 formation): Vorm; Davies, Vertonghen, Alderweireld, Walker; Bentaleb, Dier; Chadli, Eriksen, Dembele; Kane
Stoke City starting lineup (4-2-3-1 formation): Butland; Muniesa, Johnson, Pieters, Cameron; Van Ginkel, Walters; Adam, Afellay, Whelan; Diouf
