The Super Sunday is set to feature a very highly anticipated match today in the English Premier League as Manchester United will host Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. Manchester United, despite their heavy investment in the summer transfer window, are still struggling in the league and very inconsistent. They stand in 11th in the point table with only 7 points.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur are also not in their peak form and earned the same 7 points as Manchester United. Today’s match is a great opportunity for Man United to overtake the Spurs in the league table.
Stats & Facts
- Man United defeated Tottenham Hotspur in the 24 league meetings at Old Trafford. Only Arsenal secured more home games against a single club in this competition.
- Tottenham Hotspur have not lost any of their last three matches against the Red Devils. Beforehand, they lost four consecutive games against Man United between 2021 and 2022.
- Manchester United were unbeaten in 20 home matches in the league but now have lost 7 of their last 19 home games.
- Manchester United have scored five and conceded five goals in their first five league matches.
Team News
Manchester United’s new signing, Leny Yorro, is still unavailable as he is recovering from an ankle injury. His progression is going well but today’s match comes too soon for him. “Yes, he is doing very well. He is in the right spot and he will return as soon as possible into the squad and then the team training,” confirmed Erik Ten Hag.
Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are also out of the team due to their respective injuries, while Mason Mount is back again and ready to play against the Spurs.
Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was on the bench during the match against Twente. But Erik Ten Hag is likely to recall the teenager today.
As for Tottenham Hotspur, captain Son Heung-min picked up an injury during the match against Qarabag on Thursday night. But Ange Postecoglou hopes to get him fit for today’s game. However, Wilson Odobert and Richarlison will surely miss the match due to their injuries.
Possible Lineup for Manchester United:
Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Eriksen, Mainoo; Diallo, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee
Possible Lineup for Tottenham Hotspur:
Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Kulusevski, Bentancur, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Son
Prediction: Man United 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are struggling in the league. But as the home side, Manchester United have a better chance to win the match. Rashford has returned to scoring goals and his records against the big six are pretty impressive. We expect highly competitive matches between the two sides, and Man United will win ultimately.
Betfair Odds
Man United: 2.22
Draw: 3.80
Spurs: 3.09
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