What should have been the season's curtain raiser for both clubs could now be recast as a campaign-defining game for Spurs.<br /><br />Victory in a fixture postponed due to August's riots would see Tottenham draw level with Manchester United - just three points shy of leaders Manchester City - and confirm them as equal partners in a three-way race for the title.<br /><br />The game will also offer an important indicator as to whether Spurs have deep enough playing resources to sustain a challenge.<br /><br />Injuries to key players mean Harry Redknapp will be denied the luxury of fielding his strongest XI. While no-one can doubt the quality of his first-choice side, it remains to be seen whether the supporting cast are good enough to keep Tottenham in the hunt.<br /><br />They will meet substantial resistance in the shape of an Everton side that badly needs a response to a limp performance against Bolton in their last league game.<br /><br />David Moyes' men will be determined to rediscover the discipline and organisation which has seen them repeatedly punch above the club's declining financial weight in the Premier League.<br /><br />Their manager also has an impressive record against Redknapp.<br /><br />All points to a tight affair at the Lane.<br /><br />/football on Youtube brings you the latest football news, transfer rumours and footballing gossip from the English Premier League and European Champions League.
