Tottenham Hotspur Women manager Martin Ho has a full squad available for Sunday's Women's Super League derby against London City Lionesses. The team, sitting second in the table with ten points, will be without only three long-term injury absentees.
Ho confirmed the news in his pre-match press conference on Friday. "The same as we were," he said. "It's only the long-term ones of Jess [Naz], Maite [Oroz] and Clare [Hunt]. So, everyone else is available for selection."
This availability is a significant boost as Spurs aim to extend their unbeaten start to the season. They have won three and drawn one of their opening four league games, a run that includes a 1-0 away win over Brighton last time out. With top scorer Victoria Pelova in form with four goals this season, the hosts will be confident of maintaining their strong early form.
Sunday's match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the final fixture before the international break. A victory would see Tottenham set a new club record for points after five WSL matches. The game kicks off at 1pm UTC on 4 October.
Spurs have scored six goals while conceding only two in the league so far, with their defensive solidity a key feature of their start. The team's current tally of ten points from four matches puts them just one point behind leaders Chelsea, who have played a game more. A win against London City Lionesses would take Tottenham to 13 points, a new benchmark for the club after five games, surpassing their previous best start.
Manager Ho emphasised the importance of squad depth, particularly with the intense schedule. The visitors, London City Lionesses, are currently ninth in the table with three points, having won one of their first four matches. They are seeking their first away points of the campaign.
Focus will also be on forward Victoria Pelova, whose four goals have come from just 360 minutes of WSL action this season. The Dutch international's partnership with Martha Thomas, who has provided two assists, has been particularly fruitful. Tottenham's next fixture after the international break is an away trip to face Manchester United at Leigh Sports Village on 20 October.
