Prediction: Manchester United vs Tottenham

Verdict: Tottenham double chance

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Unibet

In what is a real heavyweights showdown on Saturday evening, Manchester United will welcome Tottenham to Old Trafford.

Manchester United

Starting with the hosts, coming off the back of what was a nightmare second-half display against their bitter local rivals last weekend, there is no doubt that Manchester United are seeking a real boost. Eventually suffering a 4-1 drumming at the hands of Manchester City, Ralf Rangnick finds growing pressure on his spot at Old Trafford. Shockingly crashing out of the FA Cup thanks to a penalties defeat against Championship outfit Middlesbrough last month, the former Premier League champions are also in an uphill battle to clinch a top-four finish this season. Without a win in their last three matchups across all formats, including a sluggish 0-0 stalemate against relegation scrappers Watford on home soil, the one-time RB Leipzig boss has also seen his side gain a reputation for their rather toothless displays. Now winning just a pair of their last eight outings, a run that stems back to January 22nd, there is no doubt that Rangnick will know that he faces a must-win showdown on Saturday evening.

Team News

Both missing out against Manchester City last weekend, it remains to be seen if either Cristiano Ronaldo or Edinson Cavani will make their return to Rangnick’s matchday squad here.

However, England international defender Luke Shaw is expected to make his return on Saturday evening.

Tottenham

As for the visitors, while Manchester United might be coming off the back of a nightmare display last weekend, the same cannot be said for Tottenham. Although Antonio Conte’s side might have also seen their FA Cup adventure come to an end against Middlesbrough earlier in the month, Spurs certainly came roaring back on Monday night. Completly breezing past relegation scrappers Everton in north London and claiming a 5-0 romp, the former Chelsea boss will be desperate for his side to build off of that display. Knowing that they could have a golden chance to lay down another marker on Saturday evening, Conte will be calling on the red-hot Harry Kane to spearhead their charge at Old Trafford. Putting in a Man of the Match display on Monday night and bagging himself a brace, the England skipper has five goals in his previous four Premier League matchups. Claiming that remarkable 6-1 win when they last made the trip to Manchester, Spurs could be confident of cashing in on a struggling United side.

Team News

Continuing to impress since making the move from Juventus loanee, Dejan Kulusevski should once again join Harry Kane and Son Heung-min in attack.

Defender Japhet Tanganga is close to recovering from a knee injury, while Oliver Skipp (groin) is unavailable.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides faced off for their reverse meeting back in October, Manchester United picked up a 3-0 victory in north London.
• However, when Tottenham last made the trip to Old Trafford, they picked up a stunning 6-1 romp.
• Five of the last six meetings between Saturday’s opponents have finished with both teams finding the net.
• Likewise, eight of their previous nine showdowns have finished with over 2.5 goals.
• England skipper Harry Kane has recorded five goals in his previous four Premier League matchups.

Conclusion

Managing to storm their way to that stunning 5-0 romp against Everton earlier in the week, Tottenham will be confident of cashing in on a Manchester United side in the midst of a recent struggle. Blown away at the Etihad last weekend and hit with a 4-1 drumming against their bitter local rivals, Saturday’s hosts have come tumbling out of the top-four. Without a win in their last three outings, Rangnick’s side could be in for a tough test here. With the red-hot Harry Kane now bagging five goals in his last four Premier League appearances, Spurs will also be boosted by their last trip to Old Trafford. Claiming that shock 6-1 victory last season, an away double chance can be found at attractive odds here.

Verdict: Tottenham double chance

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Unibet