The UEFA Europa League is all set to feature a highly anticipated final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United. Both the Spurs and Manchester United have had one of their worst seasons in the English Premier League, yet they were able to secure the Europa League final. As a result, one of them will also play in the UEFA Champions League despite their poor standing in the league table.
Tottenham Hotspur have been trying hard to get their first trophy for years. This is why the final against Manchester United is very important for the Spurs. Meanwhile, a trophy can give Man United at least some relief after their worst season in the league. Let’s see who can win the Europa League and secure the spot for the Champions League.
Stats & Facts
- This will be the third European final for Tottenham Hotspur. However, the Spurs have lost each of their last two finals.
- Man United have faced Tottenham Hotspur only once in European competition, where the Red Devils defeated the Spurs on 4-3 aggregate in the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1964.
- Man United have lost each of their three meetings with Tottenham Hotspur this season.
- A win over Man United would see Tottenham Hotspur winning against the same opponent in four successive meetings in a single season for the first time since 1992-1993.
- Man United have failed to win any of their last 6 meetings with Tottenham Hotspur across all competitions.
Team News
Rodrigo Bentancur, Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson, and Pedro Porro are all set to return to the Spurs squad after having a rest during the match against Aston Villa. However, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall, Timo Werner, and Radu Dragusin are still out of the squad due to their respective injuries. But captain Son Heung-min has recovered and is available for selection.
As for Manchester United, captain Bruno Fernandes is the joint-top scorer of the Europa League with 7 goals. Only one goal can secure the golden boot for Manchester United’s captain.
Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, and Diogo Dalot have recovered and are all set to return to the squad. Mason Mount and Amad Diallo have made a good impact after recovering from injury and are likely to start tomorrow. But Lisandro Martinez is still out of the squad due to his injury.
Possible Lineup for Tottenham Hotspur:
Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma, Bentancur; Johnson, Solanke, Son
Possible Lineup for Manchester United:
Onana; Lindelof, Maguire, Yoro; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Diallo, Fernandes; Hojlund
Prediction: Spurs 2-3 Man United
Both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have had a very poor season in the league. They are inconsistent, so anything can happen in the Europa League final. But as a more experienced team, Man United has a slightly better chance of securing the Europa League trophy.
Betfair Odds
Tottenham: 3.05
Draw: 3.35
Man United: 2.36
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