Lakshay Khurana
Tottenham vs Manchester United Preview
Manchester United and Tottenham meet again in the Premier League on Sunday as both clubs are really desperate for a win.
United is looking to boost their chances for the fourth position and Spurs on the other hand, are the title contenders and will be giving everything they got to beat Leicester City even though it is next to impossible this late with the Foxes still continuing their winning form.
Team News:
Bastian Schweinsteiger will still not be available for Sunday’s match.
Ashley Young, Phil Jones and Antonio Valencia are all back and ready for selection.
Wayne Rooney is back in training but still won’t be ready to play against Spurs.
Ander Herrera is back from hid groin injury and has fully recovered. He might start against Tottenham.
Tactics:
Manchester United-
United will be looking to put greater efforts in defense as they sometimes seem to be off against good teams and perform horrifically.
With Kane in the form of his life and on his goal scoring spree, Van Gaal’s side must do everything they can to keep the Spurs striker away from the penalty box.
Tottenham Hotspur:
Mauricio Pochettino’ side will do their business as usual. Even though they don’t dominate every game they win but they still somehow manage to grab match winning goals with their applaudable counter attacks and will look forward to do the same against United repeatedly.
Attacks from Kane, Lamela, Eriksen and company can be too hard to handle for United’s defence.
Facts:
1. Manchester United haven’t lost any of the last 14 Premier League games against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.
2. Pochettino’s spurs are yet to score against Manchester United in three meetings.
3. Spurs’ last win over United in the league came in 2000/01 season.
4. Manchester United have scored only 39 goals in 31 games this season.
Key Players:
Harry Kane: The Tottenham forward has scored 22 goals in premier league this season, making him the highest scorer as of now. He has shown a great performance this season and has not left any team not threatened by him.
Anthony Martial:
The French footballer has shown his worth at Manchester United by scoring important goals. He has adapted the winger role as well at United and is equally good and fast at the flanks.
Follow Match:
K.O Time: 16:00 BST (20:30 IST)
Venue: White Hart Lane
Referee: Mike Dean
Live On: Star Sports 2 (India)
