Surely, this is a must-win match for us,[/B] especially for Pochettino. We are now just 4 points above the relegation zone. We have to start winning matches like these if we don't want to get sucked into the relegation zone. We have had good results against Hull in recent years. We better make use of that record instead of turning it into another jinx against us.
I am convinced we need to score atleast 2 goals to win this match. I don't think we can rely on a 1-0 score with the current mental state of the team. After the disappointing loss to Stoke last time, we will be under pressure to perform in this match. So, we need to get an early goal to help us settle down. Hope Chadli will continue his goal run. Even better if Lamela can score his first league goal in this match or Eriksen can get back his brilliant form of last season. We really need an inspiration from somewhere.
Can't help but worried about our ex players like Hudd, Livermore and Dawson. They don't need any inspiration to up their game in this match. Hudd can really hurt us if we let him control the midfield. Hope Capoue and Mason can dominate the midfield. Frankly, will prefer if Dembele can start in midfield instead of Mason. I think we will need the experience of Dembele more in this match.
It will be great if we can keep a clean sheet but somehow just can't see it. We seem to be making too many stupid mistakes in defence now. But it will be a welcome surprise if we do stop Hull from scoring in this match. To do that we have to start our best defender Vertonghen and hope Kaboul will avoid any stupid mistake.
Normally, a draw will be a good result in away match like this. But we badly need a win to pull ourselves clear of the relegation zone. Anything other than a win will be a bad result for us now. Hope we will turn up and get the much-needed win !