Tottenham Hotspur's campaign in Europe has certainly been one to forget, with the Lilywhites exiting the Champions League at the group stage before being knocked-out of the Europa League in the round of 32 by Belgian outfit Gent.

It leaves Spurs with just one win from their four matches at Wembley this season, which will certainly be a concern ahead of their temporary stint at the home of English football next term, and they'll now be focused on their domestic objectives.

Having rested key-players but maintaining the spine of the team for the FA Cup win over Fulham last weekend, Spurs' squad should be able to cope with a clash against Stoke City this weekend and BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson is expecting them to secure a win that would see them rise to second in the Premier League.

"I thought Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino's team selection for their FA Cup win over Fulham was a really clever move. Pochettino made some changes but stuck with the spine of the side he would use for Premier League games."

"He picked a team to win the game, and I think most top-flight managers should do the same in the FA Cup. You can do that, and still rest some of your players."

"Spurs were outplayed in their last league game, at Liverpool, because they were not allowed enough of the ball. Sunday will be a different story. Stoke will dig in, of course, but Tottenham have got players who can hurt them."

With Manchester City's clash with Manchester United postponed due to the EFL Cup final, a win for Spurs would see them rise to second in the table and potentially just seven points behind leaders Chelsea, if Swansea manage to pull-off a shock at Stamford Bridge.

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