By PAUL JIGGINS
Spurs ace Defoe has been out since injuring an ankle on February 3 at West Brom.
But he resumed training this week and could make the bench for the White Hart Lane showdown.
Defoe’s return would be a huge boost for Spurs as they bid to finish above bitter rivals Arsenal in the Premier League for the first time since 1995.
Andre Villas-Boas’ men are third after Monday’s 3-2 win at West Ham, four points above the Gunners in fifth.
Defoe, 30, has hit 14 goals for Tottenham this season while the club’s only other recognised striker, Emmanuel Adebayor, has three.
But boss AVB will not rush Defoe back if he is not fit and risk a further injury setback.
Spurs have won three and drawn one of their four matches without the England hitman.
And with Gareth Bale in blistering form he knows he can wait until Defoe is ready to return.
