Tottenham Hotspur v West Bromwich Albion (12:30 GMT)

Tottenham Hotspur have misunderstood the phrase “New Year’s resolution”. They haven’t given up booze or fags or foie gras. Instead, with the aid of the fixture computer, they have started 2017 by putting to bed the bad memories of last season’s title challenge. First they exorcised Chelsea by beating them last week; now it’s time for West Brom, whose 1-1 draw at White Hart Lane all but gave the title to Leicester.

Not that it will be easy. West Brom are as hard to break down as an old-school ganglord in a goddamn HBO drama. They have made significant improvements in attack this season, too, and they have a fine recent record against Spurs. But if Spurs win today it will move them to within four points of crisis club Chelsea. After a distracted start to the season, Spurs are back to their admirable best and, at odds of 12/1, look offensively good value to win the league.

To achieve that, they need to turn a few draws into wins. Their last three matches against West Brom have ended 1-1, so victory today would be a good place to start.

Tottenham Hotspur (3-4-2-1) Lloris; Dier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen; Walker, Wanyama, Dembele, Rose; Eriksen, Dele; Kane.
Substitutes: Vorm, Trippier, Davies, Nkoudou, Sissoko, Winks, Son.

West Brom (4-2-3-1) Foster; Dawson, McAuley, Olsson, Brunt; Fletcher, Yacob; Chadli, Morrison, Phillips; Rondon.
Substitutes: Myhill, Galloway, Leko, McClean, Field, Robson-Kanu, Wilson.

Anyone else really hate Dele Alli? Seems like a total cunt.