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Played
September 16, 2012 4:00 PM BST
Madejski Stadium — Reading
Referee: H. Webb
Attendance: 24160
September 16, 2012 4:00 PM BST
Madejski Stadium — Reading
Referee: H. Webb
Attendance: 24160
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| Reading | 4.00 | 51.00 | 3.75 | 29.00 | 3.75 | 50.00 | 3.65 | 3.69 |
| Draw | 3.40 | 26.00 | 3.40 | 6.00 | 3.35 | 15.00 | 3.35 | 3.35 |
| Tottenham | 1.91 | 1.01 | 2.00 | 1.14 | 2.05 | 1.01 | 2.14 | 2.06 |
Reading - Tottenham Preview: Both sides looking for their first league win of the season
The Royals will be desperate to post their first victory since promotion but face a Spurs side boosted by the availability of their transfer deadline day purchases
By Husmukh Kerai
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READING
 Federici Gunter, Pearce, Gorkkss, Harte Karacan, Leigertwood, McAnuff, McCleary Guthrie Pogrebnyak |
TOTTENHAM
 Freidel Walker, Gallas, Vertonghen, Assou-Ekotto Lennon, Sandro, Dembele, Bale Dempsey Adebayor |
Brian McDermott has one new injury concern as Welsh forward Hal Robson-Kanu is doubtful (hamstring) after missing the club's last game against Peterborough.
Jason Roberts (calf) is now free of suspension but both he and Jimmy Kebe (hamstring) will be unavailable for the game.
Andre Villas-Boas will have all his transfer deadline day purchases available for the trip to Reading which could mean a first league start of the season for Mousa Dembele, Clint Dempsey and Emmanuel Adebayor.
Scott Parker (achilles) could make the bench against the Royals as he edges closer towards a return to first team action. Younes Kaboul (knee) is still a couple of months away from full fitness whilst Heurelho Gomes (ankle) is still a long-term absentee.
| DID YOU KNOW? |
Reading have won eight and lost none of their last 10 league games at the Madejski Stadium.
- The last Premier League meeting between the sides was a thriller at White Hart Lane in 2007 which ended 6-4 to Spurs.
- Pavel Pogrebnyak has scored seven goals from nine shots on target in his Premier League career.
- Tottenham have won just one of their last 11 Premier League away games.
- Boss Andre Villas-Boas has picked up only three wins from his last 15 Premier League matches as a manager.
- Emmanuel Adebayor (pictured) has scored six goals in his last six Premier League starts for Spurs.
- Tottenham have the highest percentage of shots from outside the penalty area in the Premier League this season (64 per cent).
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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Reading 0-2 Tottenham
- 14.9 %
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Reading 1-2 Tottenham
- 12.6 %
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Reading 1-3 Tottenham
- 10.78 %
| Premier League (EPL) | 1 Jan 2013 | Tottenham 3 - Reading 1 |
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| Premier League (EPL) | 16 Sep 2012 | Reading 1 - Tottenham 3 |
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| FA Cup (FA) | 15 Jan 2008 | Reading 0 - Tottenham 1 |
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| FA Cup (FA) | 5 Jan 2008 | Tottenham 2 - Reading 2 |
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| 19 May 2013 | West Ham 4 - Reading 2 | EPL |
| 14 May 2013 | Reading 0 - Manchester City 2 | EPL |
| 4 May 2013 | Fulham 2 - Reading 4 | EPL |
| 28 Apr 2013 | Reading 0 - QPR 0 | EPL |
| 20 Apr 2013 | Norwich City 2 - Reading 1 | EPL |
Tottenham
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| 19 May 2013 | Tottenham 1 - Sunderland 0 | EPL |
| 12 May 2013 | Stoke City 1 - Tottenham 2 | EPL |
| 8 May 2013 | Chelsea FC 2 - Tottenham 2 | EPL |
| 4 May 2013 | Tottenham 1 - Southampton 0 | EPL |
| 27 Apr 2013 | Wigan Athletic 2 - Tottenham 2 | EPL |
| Returns: | Reading £510.00 |
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| Returns: | Draw £260.00 |
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| Returns: | Tottenham £20.00 |
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| 21 | Alex McCarthy | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Chris Gunter | Defender |
| 26 | Alex Pearce | Defender |
| 17 | Kaspars Gorkss | Defender |
| 23 | Ian Harte | Defender |
| 20 | Jem Karacan | Midfielder |
| 8 | Mikele Leigertwood | Defender |
| 11 | Jobi McAnuff | Midfielder |
| 12 | Garath McCleary | Midfielder |
| 35 | Danny Guthrie | Midfielder |
| 29 | Pavel Pogrebnyak | Striker |
| 12 | Stuart Taylor | Goalkeeper |
| 3 | Nicky Shorey | Defender |
| 23 | Adrian Mariappa | Defender |
| 24 | Shaun Cummings | Defender |
| 19 | Hal Robson-Kanu | Midfielder |
| 9 | Adam Le Fondre | Striker |
| 10 | Noel Hunt | Striker |
| 24 | Brad Friedel | Goalkeeper |
| - | Jan Vertonghen | Defender |
| 13 | William Gallas | Defender |
| 28 | Kyle Naughton | Defender |
| 28 | Kyle Walker | Defender |
| 7 | Aaron Lennon | Midfielder |
| 3 | Gareth Bale | Midfielder |
| 19 | Moussa Dembele | Striker |
| 22 | Gylfi Sigurdsson | Midfielder |
| 30 | Sandro | Midfielder |
| 18 | Jermain Defoe | Striker |
| 25 | Hugo Lloris | Goalkeeper |
| 20 | Michael Dawson | Defender |
| 45 | Steven Caulker | Defender |
| 23 | Clint Dempsey | Midfielder |
| 6 | Tom Huddlestone | Midfielder |
| - | Andros Townsend | Midfielder |
| 10 | Emmanuel Adebayor | Striker |
| Jobi McAnuff | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 11 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 38 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
The Reading captain finally made it to the Premier League after plugging away for 10 years in order to make it to the top flight and he was a key member of the side that won the Championship last season making 34 appearances and netting five times.
The former Jamaican international will need to show his attacking flair from the left side whilst providing extra cover to Ian Harte who may be exposed if he operates in advanced positions.
The former Jamaican international will need to show his attacking flair from the left side whilst providing extra cover to Ian Harte who may be exposed if he operates in advanced positions.
| Aaron Lennon | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 7 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 34 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
If Tottenham decide to play with Emmanuel Adebayor as the lone striker, Lennon's contribution from the right wing will be crucial. His delivery to the big Togolese forward will need to be accurate and consistent if Spurs are to find the first win.
Ian Harte is also the weak link in the the Royals' back four in terms of pace and mobility and if Lennon can create one-on-one situations against the Irishman then Spurs are in business.
Reading will be looking to give their home fans a first win of the season but expect a much improved performance from Tottenham, who haven't yet clicked early on in the season.
The return of Emmanuel Adebayor provides an extra dimension to the Spurs attack which will allow support to arrive from midfield and Villas-Boas will be hoping this extra goal threat can help his side take all three points from the Madejski.
The return of Emmanuel Adebayor provides an extra dimension to the Spurs attack which will allow support to arrive from midfield and Villas-Boas will be hoping this extra goal threat can help his side take all three points from the Madejski.
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Robin van Persie Striker Manchester United |
26 | 3 |
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Luis Suárez Striker Liverpool |
23 | 0 |
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Gareth Bale Midfielder Tottenham |
21 | 0 |
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C. Benteke Striker Aston Villa |
19 | 3 |
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Michu Midfielder Swansea City |
19 | 0 |
