Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
In what is a heavyweight Premier League showdown this weekend, Tottenham will welcome Manchester United to north London on Saturday lunchtime.
Tottenham
Starting with the hosts, claiming an essential European boost earlier in the week as they cruised their way to a 4-0 romp against Copenhagen, Tottenham will be dreaming of a repeat performance here. However, coming under real scrutiny last weekend as they fell to a 1-0 loss at home against historic rivals Chelsea, it has been suggested that new boss Thomas Frank has some increasing pressure on his shoulders in north London. Watching their EFL Cup adventure come to an end on October 29th as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat away at Newcastle, the former Brentford boss is seeking some crucial stability. Marking their return from October’s international break with a collapse in north London as they suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of Aston Villa, Tottenham have won just a trio of their previous nine appearances across all competitions and they have come tumbling out of the Champions League spots.
Tottenham Team News
While Wales international Brennan Johnson might have been shown a Champions League red card in midweek, the ex-Nottingham Forest youngster is free to feature here. However, all still dealing with respective long-term injury issues, Spurs will be unable to call upon the likes of Archie Gray, James Maddison, Radu Dragusin and former Brighton star Yves Bissouma.
Notching a sensational solo strike earlier in the week and already notching five goals across all competitions this season, Dutch ace Micky van de Ven will start at the heart of Tottenham’s defence. Coming under recent criticism, Bayern Munich loanee Joao Palhinha could be forced to settle for a spot on the bench.
Manchester United
As for the visitors, while Manchester United might have missed out on a potential opportunity last weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 2-2 stalemate away at Nottingham Forest, Ruben Amorim’s men have certainly turned a recent corner. Skyrocketing their way up the Premier League standings, the former Sporting Lisbon boss has a European return at the top of his agenda. Signing off October with an action-packed 4-2 victory at home against Brighton, the Red Devils have registered 10 points from their previous four Premier League appearances and the mood around Old Trafford is certainly at a notable high. Although United might have continued to show some defensive issues, they have found a real clinical edge in the final third. Notching 10 goals on their four-match unbeaten flurry, Amorim’s side should be excited by a trip to north London this weekend.
Manchester United Team News
While Lisandro Martinez might be inching towards a first Premier League appearance of the season, the Argentinian ace is not expected to feature here. However, aside from the former Ajax defender, Amorim’s camp have reported a clean bill of health ahead of their trip to north London.
Bagging three goals in as many Premier League appearances, big-money summer recruit Bryan Mbeumo will lead the line on Saturday lunchtime. Likewise, making an immediate impact after arriving from Belgium outfit Antwerp, Senne Lammens will start between the sticks this weekend.
Tottenham vs Manchester United Key Factors to Consider
- When Tottenham and Manchester United met in the Europa League final back on May 21st, Spurs collected an iconic 1-0 victory in the Basque Country.
- In fact, Spurs have won all of their previous four meetings against Man United by an aggregate score of 9-3.
- The Red Devils have registered 10 points from their previous four Premier League appearances.
- Tottenham have won just a trio of their last nine appearances across all competitions.
- Man United have recorded just a single Premier League win away from Old Trafford since the middle of March.
Conclusion
Winning all of their previous four straight meetings against Man United by an aggregate score of 9-3, Tottenham will be desperate to extend on that sensational recent record. However, despite claiming a much-welcomed European boost earlier in the week, Frank’s side have struggled to find any kind of fluidity. Although United might have eventually been forced to settle for a pulsating 2-2 stalemate away at Nottingham Forest, Saturday’s guests have registered 10 points from their previous four top-flight showdowns. Two camps who are looking to skyrocket their way back into the Champions League spots, we look set for an important battle from north London.
Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
