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Spurs v Watford - opposing manager's view

The Hornets have beaten Sunderland (1-0) and West Bromwich Albion (2-0) at home over the last week.

Reports coming out of Vicarage Road suggest that Mazzarri’s options may be limited at the Lane, with a raft of players potentially unavailable through injuries and suspensions.

However, Mazzarri, who was also forced to field a depleted side against us in the reverse fixture on New Year's Day, which we won 4-1, wants those who take to the pitch to stake a claim for a regular place in his team.

“It’s our destiny,” he said. “Against Tottenham, we are always in an emergency.