Spurs must attack at Britannia Stadium says Stoke's Mark Hughes

Mark Hughes says Tottenham's need for three points at the Britannia Stadium on Monday should benefit his Stoke side.

Spurs, who are attempting to catch Leicester at the top of the table, could be 10 points behind by the time they kick off in the Potteries, live on Sky Sports..

"Tottenham will feel they have to win every game. I think they are running out of games now," said Hughes.

"They will have to be positive and try to win it, and I think that helps us. We have talked on many occasions about going up against teams that have come to the Britannia Stadium and just tried to frustrate and get people behind the ball.

"That is when we have struggled to get the performances and results we have wanted at home. But teams that have come and backed their ability against us and had a real go at us for the most part have come unstuck.

"We've beaten Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United at home this season. If Tottenham are not consistent in all aspects of the game, they may well leave space for us.

"They are an outstanding team with a good work ethic and good individual talent. And they will feel this is a huge opportunity for them and have a real go.

"But we seem to do well against teams that are positive against us, so hopefully that is the case on Monday."

Hughes also believes pressure will play a part in the game but is convinced Tottenham will be able to cope as they enter uncharted territory near the top of the table with just five matches remaining.

"Pressure is something top teams have to deal with and come through the other side with positive results," added the Welshman. "That is their challenge, but they deal with that on a weekly basis, a daily basis.

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"So it is not something that should faze them as a club, team or individuals. Pressure does affect players in different ways, both collectively and individually, so we may be able to use that to our benefit as well."