Undoubtedly the most important recreation of the Premier League matchweek 25, Manchester United journey to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to tackle Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
The Crimson Devils want to avenge the house league reverse and Carabao Cup exit to Spurs earlier within the season. They edged Leicester Metropolis 2-1 within the FA Cup fourth spherical at Previous Trafford due to a vastly contentious winner from Harry Maguire in stoppage-time.
Nonetheless, Ruben Amorim’s aspect misplaced their final league recreation to Crystal Palace at residence and can be below stress to beat Tottenham, who head into this fixture after back-to-back eliminations from the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup.
Manchester United Workforce Information
Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Jonny Evans have been on the sidelines for a while now, whereas goalkeeper Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton missed the FA Cup win over Leicester Metropolis. Lisandro Martinez just lately underwent profitable surgical procedure on his season-ending ACL drawback.
Ruben Amorim said in his pre-match presser that one participant is a doubt this weekend because of sickness and there are a few “points” he’s tackling with forward of the journey to north London.
Predicted Manchester United lineup vs Tottenham (3-4-2-1)
Goalkeeper
Andre Onana’s type has been patchy because the flip of the yr, making just a few errors. But, he stays Man United’s undisputed No.1, and Amorim will anticipate the Cameroonian to supply a powerful show at Tottenham.
Defence
In Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system, Harry Maguire appears to have cemented his spot because the central centre-back. Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt are anticipated to operate on both aspect of the England worldwide.
The Man United again three should be switched on from the primary whistle and till the final to maintain a clear sheet towards a harmful Tottenham aspect.
Midfield
January recruit Patrick Dorgu began the FA Cup recreation towards Leicester Metropolis however was hooked at half-time. Amorim, thus, could also be a bit skeptical to begin him on Sunday. This implies Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui can be seen working because the wing-backs, making an attempt to stretch the house aspect from left and proper flank respectively.
Manuel Ugarte ought to defend the backline, with Bruno Fernandes partnering him in the midst of the park. The onus can be on Fernandes to drag the strings from a deeper position and check out enjoying the incisive passes within the remaining third for the forwards. The likes of Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Toby Collyer might get possibilities to impress within the second half.
Assault
Man United’s finest participant below Amorim, Amad Diallo can be key in unlocking the Tottenham defence. Along with his aptitude, dribbling and tempo, he might make life troublesome for the house aspect’s defenders. Kobbie Mainoo is predicted to companion Diallo as superior playmakers.
The United boss might once more go together with Rasmus Hojlund up prime regardless of him going 14 matches with out scoring a purpose. Joshua Zirkzee and Alejandro Garnacho have acted as game-changers on a number of events, and Amorim would anticipate the identical from them if known as upon off the bench.
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