Spurs have not won at the home of Manchester United for 21 years, but a victory would take them above their hosts in the Barclays Premier League table.

Modric is taking inspiration from the fright Tottenham gave Inter Milan at the San Siro recently, when they came within a whisker of claiming a Champions League point despite falling 4-0 down.

He told the club's official website: "We showed against Inter in the second half that we can compete with the best teams in the world and United is certainly one of the best teams in the world.

"But why not go there and try to win?

"I know Tottenham haven't won at Old Trafford for a long time, so why not now?"

Leaders Chelsea can, for a few hours at least, put eight points between themselves and United if they can beat Blackburn at Ewood Park, a ground at which they have not lost since 2006.

Frank Lampard could finally be back in contention after struggling to regain fitness following a hernia problem.

The England star has not played in the league since the 2-0 win over Stoke at the end of August but could play a part this weekend.

West Ham travel to second-placed Arsenal looking for their first win over the Gunners since they became the first team to win at the Emirates Stadium back in 2007.

England winger Theo Walcott is in line to play some part for the hosts after netting a double in the 4-0 Carling Cup win at Newcastle as he continues his comeback from injury.

Newcastle will be looking to improve on a poor run of home form when they host local rivals Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday.

Yesterday's Carling Cup defeat by Arsenal was their fourth match without a win in all competitions at St James Park but, a derby could be the ideal match to shake them out of their malaise.

Aston Villa and Birmingham City will be glad that their derby takes place on Sunday after both sides were taken the distance by lower-league opposition in the Carling Cup.

Blues defeated Brentford on penalties, while Villa needed extra-time to overcome Burnley and boss Gerard Houllier faces a striker shortage, with Emile Heskey potentially the only fit forward. John Carew has a bug and Gabriel Agbonlahor will still be missing.

Bolton host Liverpool at the Reebok Stadium with both teams defying pre-season predictions.

Bolton are flying high and playing good football while Liverpool remain in the bottom three despite beating Blackburn last weekend.

But Reds boss Roy Hodgson took encouragement from the display, telling his club's website: "It was a good reward for the work the players have been putting in every training session.

"We were talking at lunch yesterday how the squad has maintained a very high level, a very good quality in training, and it was nice to see that getting some rewards on Sunday afternoon."

In other games on Saturday, Everton face Stoke, Fulham entertain Wigan and Wolves play Manchester City.

Monday night's game sees Blackpool host West Brom.