A place in the top four?

To not be in the Europa League?

A bigger squad?

To be outside the relegation zone?

New owners?

The objectives might differ wildly for Tottenham and Hull this season, but for tonight at least the aim is very much on one thing and one thing only - getting three points. 

Certainly the form book favours the hosts, but this is a midweek game in the middle of a hectic run of fixtures against a side fighting for their lives at the wrong end of the standings. 

Spurs will not be taking anything for granted...

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