Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the match in the Premier League between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur. The visitors need to find a solution for the absence of Harry Kane, and it leaves the struggling Cottagers with a window of opportunity to strengthen their bid for survival.

LATEST! There is currently a game taking place in Yorkshire, and Manchester City are well on their way to a convincing win over Huddersfield Town. Click here to follow the closing stages at the John Smith's Stadium.

Without further ado, let's take a look at the two starting lineups, beginning with the home side...

FULHAM XI: Rico; Odoi, Le Marchand, Ream; Christie, Chambers, Seri, Bryan; Schurrle, Mitrovic, Babel

FULHAM SUBSTITUTES Bettinelli, Sessegnon, Cisse, Cairney, Kebano, Ayite, Vietto

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR XI: Lloris; Alderweireld, Sanchez, Vertonghen; Trippier, Winks, Eriksen, Rose; Alli, Lamela, Llorente

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR SUBSTITUTES: Gazzaniga, Nkoudou, Foyth, Davies, Dier, Skipp, Sterling

Let's start with Fulham as Claudio Ranieri opts to hand an immediate debut to Ryan Babel in attack. The Netherlands international has previously represented Liverpool in the Premier League, but it will be interesting to see how he fares on his return to English football.

Ryan Sessegnon is the player to drop down to the bench, with Andre Schurrle retaining his place after his superb goal against Burnley. There is no Aboubakar Kamara after an alleged bust-up with Aleksandar Mitrovic, who also starts. Make of that what you will...

It appears likely that Fulham will line up in a 3-4-3 formation with Cyrus Christie and Joe Bryan being used as wing-backs. Calum Chambers and Jean Michael Seri have been given the responsibility in the middle of the park.

Sessegnon is the main man on the bench, but Luciano Vietto has also produced four assists this season and could prove to be a threat if introduced.

As for Spurs, Mauricio Pochettino has decided to make four changes to the team which began the defeat to Manchester United. Harry Kane is the main absentee and Fernando Llorente has finally been handed his first start in the Premier League this season as his replacement.

Moussa Sissoko also misses out through injury, while Son Heung-min does not feature due to representing South Korea in the Asian Cup. Ben Davies is the other player to not be named in Pochettino's first XI.

A change in formation to 3-4-3 has led to Davinson Sanchez being restored to the starting lineup, and Erik Lamela comes into the team as a creative player behind Llorente. Danny Rose has taken Davies' place at wing-back.

Academy striker Kazaiah Sterling has been given the nod on the bench as deputy to Llorente. Oliver Skipp also features, while Eric Dier is able to make his return after injury. There is also a rare place on the bench for Georges-Kevin N'Koudou.

RESULT! The full-time whistle goes at the John Smith's Stadium and Manchester City have cruised to a 3-0 victory at Huddersfield Town. Click here to read our on-the-whistle match report.

Man City now sit eight points clear of Spurs in second place. Fulham remain three points clear of Huddersfield who are still 10 points adrift of safety in the table.

Denis Odoi makes his 100th appearance for Fulham today, so the media team at the Cottagers have decided to put together a video package of his best moments.

And that start brings up 💯games for Denis Odoi 👏#FULTOT pic.twitter.com/N4VWcq5NS2 — Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) January 20, 2019

Fulham have lost their last three matches in all competitions, but they have managed to register eight points from their last five outings at home in the Premier League.

However, they are looking to record back-to-back home wins in the top flight for the first time since April 2013.

Fulham head into the contest having conceded 49 goals in the Premier League this season - the worst in the division. Eighteen goals have been shipped in 10 matches under Ranieri.

On the plus side, Fulham have scored in each of their last four games in the league, although just four points have been registered during that period.

Spurs have made the short trip to Craven Cottage possessing the best away record in the Premier League with 30 points coming from 12 outings.

Pochettino's side are looking to avoid failing to score in back-to-back top-flight games for the first time since May 2015.

The North London outfit are also not fans of playing on a Sunday. They have lost three of their four games on that day during the current campaign.

Llorente has played just 70 minutes of football in the Premier League and Champions League this season. The Spaniard could potentially achieve that total during this game alone.

PREDICTION! Even without their top scorer, Tottenham should have too much quality for a struggling Fulham side. The hosts struggle to keep opponents out and do not score often enough at the other end of the field - the perfect mix for a side destined for the drop. Spurs to prevail by a 2-0 scoreline.

HEAD TO HEAD! Today's encounter will represent the 98th competitive meeting between the two clubs, with Spurs winning 50 times in comparison to Fulham registering 18 victories.

Tottenham have won nine of their last 10 Premier League meetings with Fulham, losing only in March 2013 at White Hart Lane.

Fulham have lost their last six London derbies in the top flight, while Spurs had previously won seven in a row before losing at Arsenal.

It's time for the two teams to start making their way out at Craven Cottage. It's been a chilly day in the capital, but we expect a hot atmosphere for a game which is important to both sets of supporters.

A reminder of the two starting lineups...

FULHAM XI: Rico; Odoi, Le Marchand, Ream; Christie, Chambers, Seri, Bryan; Schurrle, Mitrovic, Babel

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR XI: Lloris; Alderweireld, Sanchez, Vertonghen; Trippier, Winks, Eriksen, Rose; Alli, Lamela, Llorente

KICKOFF:  Fulham get us underway!

The home side win an early free kick which gives Seri the chance to get the ball into the box, but the delivery is poor and Mitrovic can do nothing with it on the edge of the area.

Spurs went straight up the other end and sent a ball fizzing across the six-yard box, but no-one was there to finish off the move. The visitors are seeing more of the ball than their hosts.

SHOT!  Spurs have started well here and are already finding space in the final third. Eriksen was given the chance to get a shot away from 25 yards, but the Dane sent his effort wide of the post.

The North London outfit are already outclassing Fulham, especially going forward. Eriksen is teed up once again on the edge of the area, but his shot on this occasion is deflected over the bar. Nothing came from the resulting corner.

Alli gets down the right and in behind the Fulham backline, but Le Marchand gets back to dispossess the England international. Fulham are offering nothing going forward.

CHANCE!  Now they have and the home side should be ahead. Babel gets in behind the Spurs defence and advances into the penalty area after holding off Sanchez, but the shot towards the near post is tame and turned behind by Lloris.

Fulham build on that and launch another attack down the left, winning a corner in the process. Nothing comes from the set piece, but Spurs are being put under pressure.

Spurs earn a free kick at the other end, but Trippier's inswinging delivery is comfortably claimed by Rico.

GOAL!  Fulham 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur (Fernando Llorente own goal)

Llorente has been brought into the team to provide Spurs with goals in the absence of Kane, but not in this fashion! A Fulham corner from the right is missed by the players at the near post, and the ball ricochets off Llorente and goes into the bottom corner!

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That goal is definitely a bonus for Fulham, but they probably deserve it based on general play. Spurs have work to do.

A couple of misplaced passes from Spurs lead to amused reactions from the stands, and the visitors are starting to struggle a bit here. It's still early days, but Fulham will only be encouraged.

CHANCE!  Nearly an equaliser for Spurs and from that man Llorente. Vertonghen's cross from the left finds the Spaniard, who sends a header from 10 yards straight at Rico.

Spurs have started to regain more control on proceedings. They have slowed the tempo down just a touch and it is working to their advantage.

Not for the first time, Spurs win a free kick out on the left but it's the same result as Eriksen sends the ball straight at Rico.

Fulham are doing an effective job in making Spurs work for the ball in the middle and their defensive third. That hadn't been the case earlier in the match. Chambers and Seri have dropped five yards deeper.

Spurs up the pace and manage to win a corner on the left after some good work from Rose, but nothing comes from the resulting set piece. Trippier matched that on the other side of the pitch but again, Fulham defend the corner.

Fulham could do with a breather now and again. They are using a lot of concentration in keeping Spurs at bay. The front three have not seen any of the ball since the opener.

Just the 10 minutes to go until half time and Spurs are yet to force Rico into a meaningful save. Pochettino cannot be happy.

SHOT!  Spurs are having plenty of success down the left, however. Rose is given the chance to cross from an advanced position and although Llorente gets on the end of it, he cannot hook his foot around the ball.

The visitors press Fulham back towards their own goal but once the ball is cleared, Spurs head the ball out of play under little pressure. That was a waste.

CHANCE!  Big chance for Fulham to double their lead. Christie whips in the perfect cross from the right, but Babel sends a glancing header over the far top corner.

DISALLOWED GOAL!  Babel hasn't seen much of the ball but when he does, he looks a threat. The Dutchman finds Schurrle with a wonderful floated pass and the winger's volley is well kept out by Lloris. Mitrovic heads home the rebound, but the forward is flagged offside.

Fulham are pushing hard for a second. Babel is about to score from around 12 yards out, but Vertonghen gets across to make a superb tackle. How important could that be?!

There will be one minute of added-on time.

HALF TIME:  Fulham 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur

The half-time whistle goes at Craven Cottage and Fulham lead thanks to Llorente's own goal. Spurs have dominated possession, but it has been the home side who have created the better chances. Pochettino has a big team-talk to deliver at the break.

Fulham's goal came in fortuitous circumstances. A corner from the right missed the players competing for the ball at the near post, and it led to Llorente diverting the ball into the bottom corner from close range. Lloris had no chance.

The two teams are starting to make their way back out in West London. It doesn't look like Pochettino has made any changes.

KICKOFF:  Spurs get us back underway.

It's noticeable that Babel and Schurrle are already being deployed in a deeper position at the start of this second half. Ranieri is erring on the side of caution for now.

Llorente cuts a frustrated figure in attack. The Spaniard has not had the greatest of games, but he's also not receiving the service that he requires to look a threat.

GOAL!  Fulham 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur (Dele Alli)

Spurs are back on level terms. A mistake from Ream leads to Eriksen getting the chance to float a pass towards the back post for Alli, who powers a header into the near corner from close range.

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This is going to be a big few minutes for Fulham. They cannot afford to concede a second in quick succession. Spurs' tails are up.

SUBSTITUTION! Ranieri makes a change with Sessegnon being introduced for Babel. It's a slightly-defensive move, but Fulham need it.

Fulham are really having to focus their attention on defending for now. Spurs are growing in confidence, and Trippier and Rose are effectively playing as wingers.

It's worth remembering that Spurs are yet to draw a match in the Premier League this season. It's fair to say that they are looking to prolong that streak.

OFF THE BAR!  Rose is given the space to run at the Fulham defence and cut inside onto his weaker right foot. The England international takes the opportunity with open arms, but sees a shot from 15 yards deflected onto the bar.

Every Fulham player aside from Mitrovic are camped inside their own defensive third. Spurs are relentless in their search for this second goal. This is only going one way right now...

As I say that, the home side finally show some more ambition going forward but they cannot get a shot away at the end of a well-constructed move.

That attack has lifted the home supporters and Fulham respond in kind with another effort to go back in front. However, Sessegnon is adjudged to be offside just when he is about to get a shot away.

It's a bit of a surprise that Pochettino is yet to make a substitution, but I don't suppose that there are too many options for the Argentine. Llorente continues to soldier on.

Spurs have upped their intensity again and Fulham are having to do some defending in wide areas. However, there is only two players to aim for in the box, and the Cottagers are having few problems once the ball enters the area.

SUBSTITUTION! Fulham make a second switch with Kebano replacing Schurrle.

YELLOW CARD!  Mitrovic has just used the DDT (a wrestling move) on Sanchez and unsurprisingly, the Spurs defender has not reacted well. After a multiple-player brawl, the pair go into the book.

YELLOW CARD!  Seri follows them after a late challenge on Winks. Things are heating up.

SHOT!  Fulham apply a bit of pressure but after cutting inside onto his right foot, Bryan's shot is easily saved by Lloris.

SUBSTITUTION! Pochettino finally makes his first change as Dier replaces Lamela.

YELLOW CARD!  Rose has gone into the book for diving, but he is really unfortunate. There appears to be contact with Christie on the edge of the area, but the referee has sided with the Fulham player.

SUBSTITUTION! Fulham's final change sees Cisse replace Seri.

CHANCE!  What a chance for Llorente. Rose's outswinging free kick finds the Spaniard, but the forward somehow glances the ball wide from no more than seven yards out.

Alli looks to have injured his hamstring after chasing a ball by the touchline. He won't be returning to the action. It's a huge blow for Spurs.

SUBSTITUTION! The forgotten man Nkoudou has been introduced as Alli's replacement.

If there is going to be a winner, you would think it will be Spurs. The visitors certainly aren't settling for a point, but they still need to be careful at the back.

There will be three minutes of added-on time.

SHOT!  Spurs continue to probe and a cross is eventually sent towards Llorente, but a weak header rolls into the hands of Rico.

GOAL!  Fulham 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur (Harry Winks)

Unbelievable! Spurs win it with less than 30 seconds remaining. Nkoudou's inswinging cross finds the run of Winks, who gets in front of Bryan and heads home from close range!

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FULL TIME:  Fulham 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur

The full-time whistle goes at Craven Cottage and Spurs have earned a massive three points against one of their London rivals. Fulham were good value for a point, but Winks's late header has prevented the struggling Cottagers from taking a share of the spoils.

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