Verdict: Manchester United win
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Dachbet
In what is a heavyweight Premier League battle on Saturday lunchtime, Manchester United will welcome Tottenham to Old Trafford.
Manchester United
Starting with the hosts, while Michael Carrick might have only completed a shock return to the Old Trafford dugout last month, Manchester United are clearly enjoying life under the former Middlesbrough boss. Eventually dragging themselves to a remarkable 3-2 victory at home against Fulham last weekend, the Red Devils find the mood in their camp at a season-high. Getting Carrick’s second temporary tenure underway with a stellar 2-0 victory against bitter local rivals Manchester City, United have now won all of their previous three consecutive Premier League appearances by an aggregate score of 8-4. Claiming a famous scalp in north London on January 25th as they secured a 3-2 win away at runaway title contenders Arsenal, Carrick’s high-flying squad will be confident of making another top-flight statement here.
Manchester United Team News
Picking up a hamstring injury last month, Manchester United have confirmed that Danish defender Patrick Dorgu faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines. Likewise, not featuring since the end of November, Dutch international Matthijs de Ligt will once again miss out on Saturday lunchtime.
Although ex-Real Madrid superstar Casemiro has announced that he will be leaving Old Trafford at the end of the season, the 33-year-old will start in the middle of Carrick’s midfield. Coming off the bench and bagging the winner against Fulham last weekend, Benjamin Sesko could be handed a full recall.
Tottenham
As for the visitors, while Tottenham might have mounted a sensational second-half comeback at home against Manchester City last weekend as they eventually snatched a 2-2 stalemate in north London, the pressure on Thomas Frank’s shoulders remains at a boiling point. Showing a string of issues on either side of opening the New Year, Spurs are still firmly sat in the bottom-half of the Premier League table. In fact, on what has become a record-breaking rut, the former Brentford boss has seen his squad register just a pair of wins from any of their previous 17 domestic appearances across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to October 26th. Despite landing a shock 3-0 romp when they last travelled to Old Trafford back in September 2024, Spurs will be bracing themselves for a far more challenging test on Saturday lunchtime.
Tottenham Team News
Dealing with what has become a stacked injury list, Tottenham will once again be without the likes of Pedro Porro, James Maddison, Mohamed Kudus, Lukas Bergvall and Brazilian international Richarlison. However, despite being take off at half-time against Manchester City last weekend, skipper Cristian Romero should start at the heart of Frank’s defence.
Bagging a brace in north London last week and now notching four goals in as many appearances across all competitions, former Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke will lead the line. Completing a permanent switch from Atletico Madrid last month, England international Conor Gallagher should start in the middle of the park.
Manchester United vs Tottenham Key Factors to Consider
- When Tottenham last travelled to Old Trafford back in September 2024, Spurs stormed their way to a stunning 3-0 victory.
- However, Frank’s side have remarkably registered just a pair of wins from any of their previous 17 domestic appearances across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to October 26th.
- Manchester United have won their previous three Premier League appearances by an aggregate score of 8-4.
- Portuguese ace Bruno Fernandes has recorded eight assists in as many appearances across all competitions.
- Six of United’s last seven matchups across all formats have finished with both teams finding the net.
Conclusion
While Tottenham might have stormed their way to a stunning 3-0 victory when they last travelled to Old Trafford back in September 2024, Spurs will be bracing themselves for a far more challenging test here. Remarkably winning just a pair of their previous 17 domestic appearances, they will meet a Manchester United squad who are enjoying a sensational start to life under Carrick’s guidance. Including a dramatic 3-2 victory at home against Fulham last time out, the Red Devils have now won all of their last three consecutive Premier League showdown by an aggregate score of 8-4.
Verdict: Manchester United win
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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