As disappointing as it was, Tottenham have no time to dwell on their League Cup final defeat, jumping straight back into the race for a top-four spot in the Premier League.
Facing an already-relegated Sheffield United side represents an excellent opportunity to get back on track, despite some spirited performances the Blades have put in recently.
Paul Heckingbottom's side beat Brighton 1-0 at Bramall Lane last weekend, their fifth win of the season, but they did allow Brighton to create - and predictably miss - chances, .
United have continued to be a porous defence under Heckingbottom, allowing an average of 2.44 xGA per game in the five games since he took charge.
If Sheffield United manage to hold Tottenham at bay for a prolonged period, an onslaught from the home side is likely, whereas if Spurs take the lead, they remain one of the most dangerous teams in the league on the counter.
Spurs have dispatched of much better sides with consummate ease at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, recording 1.62 xGF per game on average at home, despite the negative style under Jose Mourinho.
This should be the perfect tonic for a desperately dire cup final display. If not, they should at least get plenty of shots away.
Score prediction: Tottenham 2-0 Sheffield United ()
Odds correct at 1230 BST (30/04/21)
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