Manchester United, despite spending heavily in the transfer window, has been struggling in their worst season in 21st century. They finished 4th in the Champions League Group phase, with Bayern, Galatasaray, and FC Copenhagen in a tough group. Newcastle also knocked them out of the Carabao Cup, leaving them 8th in the Premier League with 31 points, eight away from European spots and their next opponent, Tottenham. The arrival of Erik ten Hag in 2022 was expected to solve Manchester United’s problems.

Tottenham, after finishing 8th last season, made significant changes by selling legend Harry Kane and acquiring new coach Ange Postecoglou. This season, they are 5th with 39 points, one point away from the Champions League spot and six away from the top spot, indicating a positive transfer window performance.

The team is set to miss several key players due to injuries, with Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw doubtful. Additionally, Christian Eriksen, Amad Diallo Traore, and Anthony Martial are likely to miss the game. Sofyan Amrabat has left the team to join his national team for the Africa Cup of Nations, Andre Onana will play against Tottenham, and Jadson Sancho has left the team to join Borussia Dortmund on a loan deal.

Giovani Lo Celso, James Maddison, Ivan Perisic, Manor Solomon, and Alejo Veliz will be sidelined due to injuries, while Cristian Romero’s thigh injury is questionable. Three key players, Yves Bissouma, Pape Sarr, and Heung-min Son, have left the team and joined their national teams for the Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup tournaments. Timo Werner, signed on a loan from RB Leipzig, could be in the starting lineup due to the missed players. Hugo Lloris will leave the team after 14 years. Dejan Kulusevski is expected to return to the starting lineup.

Predicted lineups:

Manchester United

Goalkeeper: Andre Onana
Defenders: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Jonny Evans, Diogo Dalot
Midfielders: Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay
Forwards: Antony, Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho

Tottenham

Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario
Defenders: Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Ben Davies, Iyenoma Udogie
Midfielders: Rodrigo Bentancur, Dejan Kulusevski, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
Forwards: Brennan Johnson, Richarlison, Timo Werner

Manchester United VS Tottenham (Last 6 matches)

• Manchester United – 4 wins
• Tottenham – 1 win
• Draws – 1

Over all competition record

England – Premier League Stats

Tottenham Hotspur faces Manchester United, who appear to have a strong lead, with a comfortable 3-0 margin expected at the final whistle.

Winning probability: Manchester United – 44% , Draw – 24% , Tottenham – 32%

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