Tottenham momentum faces West Brom road-block with Matt Phillips in fine form

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Tottenham will look to build on their morale-boosting win over leaders and rivals Chelsea last time out when they welcome Tony Pulis and West Brom to White Hart Lane on Saturday.

Spurs were flawless over the festive period, recording five wins from their five matches, and will be full of confidence after inflicting Chelsea’s first league defeat since the beginning of October.

West Brom have had a fine season themselves, and a win over Tottenham will send Pulis’ side above Everton into seventh in the table – the first time they will ever be in such a high position in January.

The Baggies were indebted to an inspired Ben Foster when they held their opponents to a 1-1 draw at the Hawthorns earlier in the season, and they will be hoping for a repeat performance in London.

We’ve compiled three key stats ahead of Saturday’s clash…

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6 – Consecutive victories for the Lilywhites

Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham side will go into their lunchtime clash with West Brom looking to record their sixth consecutive Premier League victory, equalling their best winning run from last season.

Spurs have rarely been tested in comfortable wins over Hull City, Burnley, Southampton and Watford, and put in an exceptionally disciplined performance against title rivals Chelsea.

A sixth consecutive victory could send Spurs second, for 28 hours at least, and could put the pressure on the teams around them in the top four before those sides even play.