Premier League: Tottenham vs Manchester United live
Preview
Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United travel away to London to take on Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday night. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:15 pm(GMT) with the experienced Anthony Taylor in charge as center referee. Struggling to perform at their very best over the last few months, Spurs have all to fight for in today’s match in Ryan Mason’s first match was interim manager.
Spurs sit 7th in the league with 53 points after 32 matches. The side from the capital have won just one of their last five matches, losing and drawing two games each. In a disappointing game against Newcastle last Sunday, Tottenham were trashed 6-1 at the St James’ Park, leading to the sacking of interim manager Cristian Stellini. Six points behind the Champions League places, a win today will be pivotal to their top four hopes.
Manchester United sit 4th on the Premier League table with 59 points after 30 games. The Red Devils have won three of their last five matches, losing and drawing a game each over the period. After 120 minutes of FA Cup action against Brighton and Hove Albion, securing a spot in the final against Manchester City, Ten Hag’s men should be well motivated coming into today’s match. A win for United today will be their first away win against any team currently in the top seven of the Premier League table this season.
Head-to-head
Manchester United have beaten Tottenham Hotspur 39 times in the Premier League, with no side beating an opponent more often in the competition. The last five meetings between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United has seen four wins for the Red Devils and a win for Spurs. Their last meeting was in the reverse fixture of today’s match at Old Trafford when United won 2-0. Fred and Bruno Fernandes scored on the day in arguably Erik ten Hag’s best game as Manchester United manager. The last time Spurs won at home against Manchester United was back in 2018 under Mauricio Pochettino.
Prediction
Spurs are struggling to perform at their very best this season with their third manager of the campaign set to be in the dugouts for the first time. Manchester United however are in good form coming into today’s match and will be hoping to continue with their excellent form against Tottenham Hotspur. Considering what’s at stake in today’s match, a win for Manchester United is the most probable outcome.
