West Brom - Tottenham preview: Dembele confident Spurs will be sharp

Posted Sunday, December 06, 2015 by Goal.com

Spurs have not lost in the Premier League since the opening day, but are remaining wary of Tony Pulis's side, who recently defeated Arsenal at the Hawthorns

Mousa Dembele believes West Brom's recent results serve as a warning to Tottenham not to underestimate the Midlands club ahead of Saturday's Premier League encounter.

Tottenham visit The Hawthorns unbeaten in 13 league games, their longest such run in the Premier League, and are just four points behind leaders Manchester City following last Sunday's 0-0 draw with Chelsea.

However, Mauricio Pochettino's men expect to be sternly tested by a West Brom team that have lost just two of their last six matches and followed up a 2-1 victory over Arsenal by coming from behind to draw 1-1 at West Ham last weekend.

Midfielder Dembele said: "There's a positive vibe in the group and the next game against West Brom, it's very important to continue that good vibe.

"The focus for those kind of games [versus teams in the bottom half] are maybe more difficult than this one [against Chelsea]. Nobody has to have a speech for these kind of games [against the top teams].

"But I think that's a thing we've learned this year – the 'small' teams, they're all difficult and everybody knows anyone can win against anyone. We have a lot of respect for everyone but we know we have to win these games if we want to be high up in the league.