Tottenham travel to Sheffield United in the fifth round of the FA Cup – with the hosts looking to secure a big upset this evening.
The north London side defeated Preston North End in the last round of the competition – with Son Heung-min and Arnaut Danjuma scoring in a 3-0 win. Spurs are coming into the game off the back of a 2-0 win against Chelsea – with Oliver Skipp and Harry Kane both scoring for Tottenham.
Spurs will be looking to progress through to the quarter-finals with a win against the Blades on Wednesday evening – with the draw taking place immediately after the game.
As for Sheffield United, Paul Heckingbottom’s side defeated Watford in their last game – and currently sit second in the Championship table, seven points above third place Middlesbrough. After drawing against Wrexham in the last round, the Championship side won 3-1 in the replay, with Anel Ahmedhodzic, Billy Sharp and Sander Berge netting for the Blades.
Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Sheffield United’s meeting with Tottenham, including start time, TV channels and team news.
Tottenham progressed through to the quater-finals following their 3-0 win against Preston
Sheffield United defeated National League side Wrexham 3-1 in the last round to progress
When is Sheffield United vs Tottenham?
The Blades will face Spurs this evening with the game kicking off at 7.55pm.
The clash between the two teams will take place at Bramall Lane – with the Championship side looking to make home advantage count.
Sheffield fans may not be optimistic heading into the showdown – with the Blades winning once in their last five games against Spurs.
Their last win against Wednesday’s opposition came in 2020 – with Sander Berge, Lys Mousset and Oli McBurnie scoring in a 3-1 win.
Son Heung-min and a hat-trick from Gareth Bale gave Tottenham a 4-0 win in their last meeting back in 2021.
McBurnie has two goals in his last five games for the Blades – with the forward the club’s top scorer in all competitions this season with 12.
As for Tottenham, the Premier League side will be hoping Kane can add to his 20 goals in all competitions against Sheffield United on Wednesday.
Oli McBurnie (L) and Harry Kane (R) are two players to keep an eye on when the two sides meet
How to watch
This evening’s showdown between Sheffield United and Tottenham will be shown live on BBC One.
The game between the two teams will also be streamed on the BBC iPlayer.
Highlights will be uploaded to the official BBC Sport YouTube channel after the game.
Wednesday’s clash between Tottenham and Sheffield United will take place at Bramall Lane
Tottenham are coming into the game off the back of a 2-0 win against Chelsea in the league
Sheffield United picked up a 3-1 win in the FA Cup fourth-round replay against Wrexham
Team News
Heckingbottom’s side will be without Rhian Brewster and Billy Sharp due to injury – with McBurnie and Iliman Ndiaye expected to lead the line.
In midfield, John Fleck is set to start alongside Berge and Oliver Norwood.
As for the Premier League side, Tottenham have named the same starting eleven for their last two league games.
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However, they are expected to make several changes for the clash – with Ivan Perisic and Pedro Porro likely to feature at wingback.
Pape Matar Sarr looks likely to start in midfield with the club short of options in that department following Rodrigo Bentancur’s injury. The player ruptured his ACL in Tottenham’s defeat to Leicester City and will miss the rest of the season.
Richarlison and Son could feature in behind Harry Kane – with Tottenham looking to go on a good cup run this season.
After scoring twice in the last round, Son Heung-min will be looking to start against the Blades
What’s been said?
Tottenham were knocked out at the same stage last season – when they lost 1-0 away to Middlesbrough.
Stellini understands that this evening’s game will be a difficult test – but the Italian will be hoping the side can build on their momentum following back-to-back wins against West Ham and Chelsea.
‘We will pick the right team to play a great match and we can win also by making some changes. We completely trust all the players we have so we can make changes and nothing has to change. Last season we knew very well that we were disappointed after the match in Middlesbrough. Now we’re in a momentum where players have to take responsibility to follow this momentum.
Stellini says that Spurs will be looking to build on their wins against West Ham and Chelsea
Paul Heckingbottom states that his side will give 100 per cent in the clash with Spurs
‘Me as well, Ryan Mason and all the staff, we are all working hard.
‘It will be tough for sure but we have the possibility to play a good game and win the game with all the players.
Heading into the clash with Spurs, Heckingbottom states that his team will give 100 per cent against the Premier League giants.
‘It is a different challenge and one we must enjoy and embrace. Where’s the pressure? There is none. We are expecting a Spurs team at their best. We are not putting any expectations on ourselves other than to give our best and 100 per cent.’