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With just four games standing between Leicester or Tottenham and an historic first Premier League crown, we analyse the run-ins as the title race nears a tantalising climax. Whod have thought it? Leicester and Tottenham fighting for their first Premier League title, with the so-called top flight superpowers out of the running with four games to go.Leicesters annus mirabilis shows no sign of relenting, despite West Hams best efforts in the thrilling 2-2 draw at the King Power Stadium on Sunday, but Spurs made a real statement of intent at Stoke in the Monday Night Football - leaving a firm reminder that this title race is anything but over. Premier League table Team Games played Goal difference Points Leicester 34 26 73 Tottenham 34 39 68 Harry Kane could spearhead a late Spurs comeback Mauricio Pochettinos men are five points behind the Foxes, but more importantly have real momentum behind their title push after the 4-0 demolition of the Potters in Staffordshire, and their breathtaking late show against Manchester United last week. Can Spurs break Foxes hearts? We take a closer look at the run-in to decipher who has the best chance of snatching glory. Remaining fixtures Leicester Tottenham Swansea (h) West Brom (h) Man Utd (a) Chelsea (a) Everton (h) Southampton (h) Chelsea (a) Newcastle (a) With the gap still formidable, the title is still Leicesters to lose. Their remaining fixtures are tough, but theyve overcome plenty of obstacles to get this far.While not being the force of old, Manchester United (a), Everton (h) and Chelsea (a) will be no pushovers, with United especially with everything to play for in pursuit of a top-four spot.Swansea represent a perfect opportunity to get some points on the board in this weeks Super Sunday clash, as Francesco Guidolins men are all but safe and were swept aside by imperilled Newcastle last time out.Spurs also play two of their final three games on the road, with trips to Chelsea and Newcastle sandwiching their home clash with Southampton.Newcastle could well be fighting for their lives on the final day as they look to secure a spot in next seasons most lucrative of Premier Leagues.Three appearances on Monday Night Football has its pros and cons. The pressure increases week on week, as Spurs know the consequences of a result more clearly playing after the Foxes, but that intensified scrutiny didnt seem to be an issue at the Britannia. Is it Tottenhams time? Mauricio Pochettinos Tottenham could dominate English football AbsenteesBoth sides have been fortunate with injuries of late, with no big-name stars out for a lengthy period - unusual towards the business end of a grueling campaign. Options without Vardy How will Leicester City cope without suspended Jamie Vardy? However, the fate of Jamie Vardys disciplinary hearing into his actions towards referee Jon Moss at the weekend could be a deciding factor in the title race. The England striker has been one of the standout performers for the Foxes, and should his one-game ban be extended, then Leicester could lack a real element of dynamism that is crucial when it matters most. Watch Delle Allis terrible miss and Mauricio Pochettinos fist-thumping reaction during Tottenhams 4-0 win at Stoke What they sayAfter seeing his side put in one of their best showings of the season at Stoke, Pochettino could not hide his delight, insisting his players would fight to the finish.I have a squad that feels the passion for the game and they deserve the praise and full credit for the season, Pochettino said. We are still fighting. Our dream is to fight and put pressure on Leicester. Pochettino says Tottenham will fight to the wire Claudio Ranieiri has kept his cool throughout and did not change tack amid the controversy of Sundays draw with the Hammers.If some players dont play well or make mistakes, Ranieri said. I speak with them and we try to improve their performance. The referee is not my matter. [My team were] fantastic, fantastic. We play every match with our soul - blood, heart and soul and it was magnificent.Jamie Carragher tried to put into context the magnitude of what an achievement it would be for Leicester, but also waxed lyrical about a vibrant Spurs. Jamie Carragher believes Tottenham are more than capable of winning Premier League titles under Pochettino The top four was normally set in stone, certainly when I was playing, Carragher said. No one ever made a fist for that. This, to think where theyve come from, could be the biggest story in football weve ever seen.I was expecting Spurs to go back to being challenging for top four [next season], but the more I watch this team, I think in terms of years to come, this is going to be a side thats challenging for the title.ConclusionThe cliched foregone conclusion has reared its ugly head in recent weeks, with Leicester holding such a commanding lead, but even after just one draw and a super Spurs riposte, the title race is hot topic yet again.It is obviously still very much in Leicesters hands, needing eight points from four games to guarantee the title, but with Vardys pending absence and some imposing fixtures to come, it is far from over. Leonardo Ulloa (right) celebrates after scoring Leicesters equaliser against West Ham In reality, with so much at stake, both will likely drop points along the way, so expect plenty of twists and turns, but with the holy grail in sight, it will take a seismic shift for Leicester to be caught from here.Who do you think has the toughest run-in? Let us know using the message boards or by tweeting @SkyFootball, and dont forget youll see every match of the race on Sky Sports. Also See: Is it Tottenhams time? Premier League predictor Table Live on Sky Air Max 97 Clearance Cheap . Its a blessing and a burden for nine sons of former NHL players who are all expected to be taken in the first four rounds of the draft this weekend. Fake Air Max 270 For Sale . - Josh Sterk scored twice to lead the Oshawa Generals to a 7-1 rout of the Ottawa 67s in Mondays Ontario Hockey League action. http://www.wholesalenikeshoesclearance.c...-270-black.html. Milan was held to 1-1 at home by Torino. 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International Football: FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifiers November 11, 2016, 10:00pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass The Spurs forward returned from seven weeks out with an ankle injury to play 73 minutes in the north London derby draw on Sunday and could feature alongside Wayne Rooney, who will captain the side.Interim boss Gareth Southgate is set to manage England for the third time, following a victory over Malta and a goalless draw in Slovenia, with Tuesdays friendly against Spain his final match before the Football Association make a long-term decision on his future. England interim manager Gareth Southgate confirms Wayne Rooney will captain England in Friday nights World Cup qualifier with Scotland Scotland sit fourth from six teams in World Cup qualifying Group F, having picked up four points from their opening three matches, while England top the group on seven points.Gordon Strachans side suffered a 3-0 defeat away to Slovakia in their previous fixture, but the Scotland boss is expected to welcome Scott Brown back following the midfielders decision to reverse his international retirement. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. Team newsSouthgate confirmed England have no fitness concerns heading into the match, with Rooney retaining the captaincy.The England boss does have a decision to make on Kane after the Tottenham striker came through unscathed against Arsenal. Kane has worked with Gareth Southgate with England U21s Steven Fletcher is a doubt for the visitors after injuring his knee, but he is Scotlands only worry.Celtic midfielder Brown, who captained his country under Strachan before retiring from internationals, is likely to recover from a dead leg suffered on Saturday. Key battle: Henderson v Fletcher Jordan Henderson v Darren Fletcher: The key battle when England host Scotland Opta statsThis will be the third time that these two sides have met in an international match this century, with England winning the previous two; 3-2 in August 2013 and 3-1 in November 2014.The last time that England and Scotland met in a competitive fixture was back in November 1999 at Wembley. Scotland prevailed 1-0 thanks to a goal from Don Hutchison, but lost the Euro 2000 play-off tie 2-1 on aggregate. Thousands of Scotland supporters are expected at Wembley for the World Cup qualifier against England This will be only the third time that these two sides have met in a World Cup Qualifier - the previous two were both won by England (1950 and 1954).Rooney scored two goals from just three shots in Englands 3-1 win over Scotland in November 2014 at Celtic Park. Ed Draper is joined by Paul Merson to look ahead to Fridays World Cup Qualifier between England and Scotland The Three Lions have kept a clean sheet in each of their last three matches - they havent kept four in a row since October 2015.Five of Englands last seven international wins have come from a goal scored in the 83rd minute or later. Fulham and Scotland striker Chris Martin does not believe Gordon Strachans team should fear England England are currently unbeaten in 32 international qualifiers (World Cup and Euros combined); winning 24 and drawing eight.ddddddddddddThe last 10 goals scored by England in qualification matches have all come from different players. Former Scotland manager Bobby Brown takes us through some of his memorable moments v England Scotland have won just two of their last eight qualification games (World Cup and Euros combined) and these two wins have come against Gibraltar and Malta (D3 L3).Strachans side have failed to score in three of their last four international matches played outside of Scotland. Danny Higginbotham discusses tactics with Rob Wotton as they look ahead to the World Cup qualifying clash between England and Scotland at Wembley Only Germany (71.9 per cent) and Spain (71.8 per cent) have averaged more possession than England (71.2 per cent) in the 2018 World Cup qualification stages so far.England also have the second best passing accuracy in qualification (89.1 per cent), behind only Germany (89.6 per cent). Aaron Cresswell gives his reaction to receiving an England call-up Charlie predictsEveryone is saying England arent very good but they are good, theyre just not a great side. Former Scotland manager Alex McLeish has mixed memories of Wembley both as a fan and as a player Adam Lallana and Raheem Sterling are the two that concern me the most. Sterling is a player who can really open us up with his pace.I dont think a draw does Scotland much good, whereas a win gets us back in the mix. Id rather get beat 3-1 than lose 1-0 defending, although its easy for me to say that. Jordan Henderson captained England in their last match but thinks the returning Wayne Rooney will add vital experience As underdogs we will fight and scrap but please have an attacking method as well. I do expect England to win. Im a realist and in my mind I think England will prevail by at least two goals.Charlie predicts: 3-1 and Sterling to score first (45/1 with Sky Bet)Watch highlights of England v Scotland on Sky Sports 1 HD at 10pm on Friday. Also See: Key battle: Henderson v Fletcher Rooney captain against Scots Martin not afraid of England Eng v Scot: Cost of squads ' ' '