United's record against the rest of the top six has been decidedly mediocre this season: an emphatic loss to Chelsea, a deserved defeat at home to Manchester City, frustrating draws with Arsenal and Liverpool make up their exploits against the big guns, with the only win coming against Tottenham Hotspur.
"We are going to need to match that if not surpass it (at White Hart Lane), so we are going to look for a similar type of performance".
The Argentine's men have challenged for the title for a second consecutive season, with seven points separating them and leaders Chelsea as they enter the final seven matches. We're all enjoying what we're doing and that's important.
As mentioned, Alli has netted 16 league goals this season, taking his overall total to 26 in 63 Premier League appearances, giving him a strike rate of 0.41 goals per game. Bournemouth are a decent side on their day but Tottenham are formidable at home and I can't see past a relatively easy Spurs win.
Tottenham entertain Bournemouth this Saturday before Chelsea travel to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United on Sunday. No more. It is important to be ready on Saturday, give our best and try to win.
They have two games in hand, of course, and can reduce the deficit to eight points, but even then the odds of catching their north London rivals is slim. "We have to do our jobs".
"He's special, a bit different to all the players that play now at his age", Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino said after the game. I'm happy because he played well.
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The result leaves Hamilton and Vettel hand-in-hand on 43 points at the top of the championship. The veteran Finn was off the pace here to finish behind both of the Red Bulls in fifth.
With 16 goals in the league this season, Alli is only three behind his Spurs team-mate Kane, who won the award last term.
"Not only did he confirm that, he's improved in all aspects of his game".
He is so young, he can improve a lot, learn a lot, his potential is massive.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata said earlier this week that he had been approached directly by both Pochettino and Chelsea manager Antonio Conte about a transfer in the summer, but the Tottenham boss said signing the Spain worldwide was unrealistic.
"In football you never know what will happen but I am loving playing and living in Madrid - it's an awesome city and a lovely place to bring up our family", he said.
And Alli, who once again got on the scoresheet over the weekend, is excited by their excellent form - believing that the experience the side gained in their ultimately unsuccessful tilt for the title last season will stand them in good stead in the run-in this time around. His wonder-goal against Crystal Palace was a good example of that.
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