Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United, another epic game for Premier League fans to follow two days after the Manchester City v Arsenal clash. This promises to be a very tight encounter as Jose Mourinho faces his old side with his Spurs team in with a shout of the European places still.
Both this sides still harbour aspirations for the Champions League next season. United are in better form coming into this one and, with key players returning, look set to put in a good show.
Spurs will also be boosted by the return of Harry Kane ahead of this game and the England captain will want to hit the ground running.
All in all, it promises to be a fascinating contest between two heavyweights of the English game.
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United Predictions
This promises to be a very close encounter with a number of world-class players from both teams scrapping it out.
With Kane returning, Mourinho will be hoping that his side can prove a real threat to United’s defence. Although Christian Eriksen left the club, they have plenty of players who can play that killer pass that can open up games.
United will have the mercurial Paul Pogba back and Marcus Rashford has been in stunning form this term, thriving in his role as the main man for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
With the two sides locking horns, don’t be surprised if this one ends in a stalemate.
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United Betting Tips
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United Head to Head
- The two sides have met 59 times since 1993, with United winning 40 times.
- United have only won once at Spurs in the league since 2012.
- Spurs lost 2-1 at Old Trafford in December 2019.
Tottenham Hotspur Team News
As mentioned above, Kane is back for Spurs and with a player of his calibre returning, that will no doubt be a huge tonic to the rest of the squad.
However, Dele Alli is suspended and there are question marks over Jan Vertonghen’s place as he is still yet to sign a new deal. Moussa Sissoko and Ben Davies are available for selection.
Possible team: Hugo Lloris, Serge Aurier, Toby Alderweireld, Japhet Tanganga, Ben Davies, Giovani Lo Celso, Eric Dier, Tanguy Ndombele, Steven Bergwijn, Harry Kane, Lucas Moura.
Manchester United Team News
United boss Solskjaer will be buoyed by the return of Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford ahead of this tricky trip to London. In particular, Pogba could be set to partner Bruno Fernandes in central midfield, which could strike fear into most sides.
Both players are now fully fit and looking to get back into the starting XI. The only absentee looks to be Phil Jones after he picked up a knock in training.
Possible team: David De Gea, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Fred, Paul Pogba, Brandon Williams, Bruno Fernandes, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford.
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