Tottenham Hotspur have started the 2016/17 season with a bang. They are undefeated in the Premier League and going steady, if slightly unspectacularly, in the Champions League.

Indeed, the Lilywhites are third in the domestic table and have conceded just four times this term - the best defensive record in the Premier League's top five by double.

So facing a Bournemouth side expected to finish in the bottom half this season, Spurs fans are likely licking their lips in anticipation of their sixth victory in the Premier League - which could well push them to the division's summit depending on how Arsenal and Manchester City fare this weekend.

But we at FootballFanCast aren't so convinced the Lilywhites will come out on top in Saturday's 12.45pm kickoff. In fact, we're tipping Eddie Howe's Cherries to cause a shock upset at the Vitality Stadium this weekend - perhaps even by claiming all three points. Here's a look at three reasons why...

Confidence at an all-time high

Eddie Howe

No Premier League side will enter this weekend with more collective confidence than Bournemouth. There's always a feeling of optimism around the Vitality Stadium regardless of results, largely due to the club's undying faith in charismatic manager Eddie Howe, but current morale is likely eclipsing the usual standard after battering Hull City 6-1 last weekend.

Granted, the Tigers are shaping up to be the Premier League's whipping boys this year after a disastrous pre-season and subsequent run of poor results. But nonetheless, Saturday's game represented Bournemouth's highest-scoring win throughout the Premier League era and their attacking players, in particular, will enter the contest against Spurs raring to continue their impressive form in the final third.

Bournemouth are solid at home

AFC Bournemouth v Everton - Barclays Premier League

There's a common misconception that, due to their technical and entertaining style of football, Bournemouth aren't the strongest defensively. In some instances last season that was certainly the case, but the Cherries' record at home shouldn't be underestimated.

Indeed, Bournemouth have won three of their four home Premier League fixtures so far this season and barring a 3-1 defeat to Manchester United on the opening day of the campaign, they've conceded just one  goal - picking up clean sheets against Everton and West Brom.

Tottenham boast more going forward than the aforementioned clubs but Harry Kane's absence through injury has impacted their ability to hit the onion bag, netting just 13 times in the league this term.

Wilshere's a Gooner

Slovakia v England - EURO 2016 - Group B

Jack Wilshere's hardly set the world alight since his loan move to the south coast and his role was notably marginal in Bournemouth's resounding win last weekend. But if there's one game the England international will be desperate to leave his mark on, it's this Saturday's against Tottenham Hotspur.

Indeed, the playmaking midfielder is Arsenal through-and-through, to the point it's almost cringe-worthy, and he'll be desperate to inspire an upset against his parent club's north London rivals, especially if it gives Arsene Wenger's boys a chance of ending the weekend in pole position.

That being said, Wilshere's really not been up to much this season, averaging just one created chance and 1.2 successful dribbles-per-match in the No.10 role.