We're headed to Tottenham's flashy new stadium on Saturday as Spurs take on the Blades of Sheffield United.

Now the last time we saw Spurs before the international snoozefest, they were running riot in a 5-1 demolition of Burnley away from home. The North Londoners were in scorching attack mode that day, slicing right through those poor Clarets with some ruthless finishing.

South Korean sensation Son Heung-Min was absolutely unplayable, banging in a flawless hat-trick to show why he's the main man in attack for Spurs. But just as deadly was new signing James Maddison, who chipped in with a goal and assist in a man-of-the-match masterclass. 

The talented midfielder was pulling all the strings, carving open Burnley's backline with his creative passing and vision. With Son firing on all cylinders up top and Maddison running the show just behind, Spurs now have an X-factor duo that will give Premier League defenses some sleepless nights. Their almost telepathic link-up play is a scary sight for any backline.

Now Sheffield United will pose a tougher test than those poor Burnley saps who got dismantled last time out. The Blades have shown some real steel and slick play since coming back up to the big leagues. Just last matchday they battled back twice to pinch a gutsy 2-2 draw at home against Everton.

Manager Paul Heckingbottom seems to have instilled some proper resolve in these Blades. Even after going behind early doors, they quickly clawed one back thanks to new goal machine Cameron Archer. 

They then took the lead after some dodgy goalkeeping from Jordan Pickford. Though Everton did fight back to equalize late on, Sheff Utd showed plenty of pluck in that match.

With some smart summer signings like Archer settling in nicely, the Blades just might have enough about them to stick around in the Premier League this season.

So we've got a right chess match on our hands this Saturday in North London. Can the Blades' determination and wit shock Spurs on home turf? Or will Son and Maddison run riot again with their sizzling attack?

Tottenham Hotspur vs Sheffield United

The match will take place on Saturday, 16th September, 2023, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in North London.

Rampant Spurs Run Riot Against Clarets

Tottenham produced an exhilarating attacking display to sweep aside Burnley 5-1 at Turf Moor.

The rampant Spurs attack ran riot, putting the Clarets to the sword with a ruthless goal glut.

Son Heung-Min stole the show with a perfect hat-trick, underlining his credentials as Tottenham's attacking spearhead.

But just as pivotal was the all-action display of new signing James Maddison, who grabbed a goal and assist.

The creative midfielder pulled the strings in the number 10 role, finding pockets of space and carving Burnley open with incisive passing.

Maddison and Son linked up telepathically throughout, leaving Burnley chasing shadows across the Turf Moor turf.

After conceding early against the run of play, Spurs reacted swiftly to level through Son's predatory instincts.

On the stroke of halftime, Maddison's dangerous cross caused chaos for Romero to fire home and give Spurs the lead.

The second half was one-way traffic as Burnley had no answers to Spurs' attacking onslaught.

Maddison added a third with a thunderous finish before Son's quickfire double completed the rout.

Boss Postecoglou deserves immense credit for molding an attack-minded Spurs side playing progressive, attractive football.

With Maddison pulling the strings and Son clinical as ever, Spurs have discovered an attacking duo to strike fear into any Premier League defense.

Performances like this highlight why Spurs are genuine top-four contenders under the impressive Australian.

Blades Battle for Hard Earned Point Against Toffees

Sheffield United showed admirable spirit and quality to twice battle back and earn a 2-2 draw at home to Everton.

The Blades picked up their first point back in the Premier League thanks to an impressive all-round display against the Toffees.

Manager Paul Heckingbottom will be delighted with his side's character and moments of real attacking threat.

The hosts fell behind early to Doucoure's strike from an Everton corner. But Sheffield United quickly regrouped.

New signings Archer and Hamer combined exquisitely for the equalizer, showing signs of an exciting partnership.

Archer, poached from Villa this summer, highlighted his predatory instincts by clinically converting Hamer's cutback.

The Blades then went ahead in fortuitous fashion via Pickford's own goal. But Everton also showed spirit to fight back.

Despite the disappointment of conceding late on, Heckingbottom will take great heart from this performance.

His new-look side competed admirably against top flight opposition, creating numerous chances.

In midfield, Norwood's delivery and Fleck's relentless running set the tempo. While wing backs Baldock and Stevens provided dangerous width throughout.

At the back, Ahmedhodzic and Egan were robust in defense, winning numerous headers against Everton's battery of forwards.

The Blades were unfortunate not to take all three points, with Pickford denying them at the death with brilliant stops.

But battling to a draw after three straight defeats provides a platform to build on.

With shrewd summer additions bedding in, there are real signs Sheffield United can be competitive this season.

If they can maintain this level of intensity and creativity, the Blades have every chance of retaining their Premier League status under the impressive Heckingbottom.

Predicted Lineups

Tottenham: Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Pedro Porro, Yves Bissouma, Pape Sarr, Son Heung-Min, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Richarlison

Sheffield United: Adam Davies, Yasser Larouci, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Auston Trusty, Jayden Bogle, Vini Souza, John Fleck, Ben Osborn, Oliver Norwood, George Baldock, Oliver McBurnie

Key Battles

Maddison vs Berge - The Spurs playmaker's creativity against the tenacity of Sheffield's midfield enforcer.

Son vs Egan - Son's clever movement and finishing versus the experience of Blades skipper John Egan.