Tottenham Hotspur v Leeds United - The pressing battle, Son Heung-min's danger and Graham Smyth's prediction

KEY MAN - Son Heung-Min is a huge threat for Tottenham Hotspur and a player Leeds United must try to contain. Pic: Getty

Here are the details, the odds and the keys for Leeds United in their first action of 2021.

Date: Saturday. Time: 12pm. Competition: Premier League. Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

ODDS

Spurs win: 3/4. Draw: 16/5. Leeds win: 3/1

LAST TIME AT SPURS

FA Cup: Saturday, January 23 2010. Tottenham 2-2 Leeds United (Beckford 52, 90)

KEY BATTLE

The press

Leeds United are once again facing a side with incredible attacking talent who can and will punish your mistakes ruthlessly. To avoid a repeat of the Manchester United result Leeds will have to take much better care of the ball and when they lose it, ensure they can win it back quickly and far from their goal. Problems with the press have led to big problems at the back previously but two wins and two clean sheets in two games should see Leeds go into this one full of confidence. If Mateusz Klich can't shake off the thigh problem he sustained, there may be a chance for Jamie Shackleton to come in and either play in midfield or at right-back, with Stuart Dallas playing in the middle. Whoever plays there will have a huge responsibility for stopping Spurs from attacking quickly.

SPURS KEY MAN

Son Heung-min

Promotion to the Premier League meant Leeds United put themselves in line to share the pitch with the very best players and Son Heung-Min falls into that category. His 14 goals and seven assists aside, Son's intelligence, strength, energy and skill make him a nightmare for defences. His understanding with Harry Kane is bearing fruit in relentless fashion. Stopping the link up between those two is key, but obviously so difficult.

GRAHAM SMYTH'S VERDICT

This is what Leeds wanted, the chance to once again grace the best stadiums and face the best managers and teams. Tottenham present a difficult test but the league table should give Leeds confidence. Just three points separate the sides and even if the Whites have played one game more than their hosts, they would have snapped your hand off if offered this situation back at the start of the season. Expect Spurs to look terrifying on the break but don't expect them to have it all their own way. Yet again, a draw would be a magnificent result and goals would be nice, so 2-2 will do.