While the grandeur of this fixture is a household tale already, a defeat in this fixture might break the dreams of millions. For Tottenham, with their best ever assault for a Champions League assault since the time they last featured in the competition, a defeat would be a reminiscence of their traditional late season slips.
For Manchester United who have been more used to title challenges, a failure in this match might open the flood gates of criticism. And if they do not improve their performances than what they did in the last weeks, even luck will leave them alone after being their compatriot for the last few weeks.
If they do not improve their performance levels than what they did in the last few weeks, even luck will might be of no use to Manchester United
Even though they are the 2nd best team in 2015 depending upon their form, the time has come when their credentials for the top 4 will be tested severely. Before this crucial time of the season, they were defeating sides like Newcastle, Burnely and with no disrespect to those sides, the challenge will now began for Manchester United when they will host Tottenham at home.
Last season’s memories of this fixture might still be echoing at the back of their minds, when, courtesy to some brilliant finishing by Christian Eriksen and Co., the visitors left the Old Trafford victorious. While it was painful last time around, a similar scenario might be catastrophic for Louis Van Gaal.
Tottenham are suddenly starting to look more like a team that is one break away from their traditional late season slip.
While his team is winning games for fun currently, there are still muted voices of bemusement coming out from the ranks of Old Trafford. With fans not in favor for the style of play Manchester United have adapted this season and former legends like Gary Neville expressing their concerns later on, a win in this match might be enough to silence the critics.
Talking about Tottenham and although they are just 3 points short of Manchester United, just 2 wins in the last 4 matches have dented their claims for a top 4 finish. At a crucial time in the season when all the other Champions League contenders are hitting their best form, Tottenham are suddenly looking more like a team that is one break away from their traditional late season slip.
And if this game wasn’t already poised enough, a conventional win for Arsenal against West Ham has tightened the race for the top 4 spot. As it is looking now, only 1 position can be said up for grabs with 3 sides competing for it. However, with 2 goals from Harry Kane in the last match, Tottenham have what it takes to land their ship at the harbor this season.
Stats:
• Tottenham are currently on a five game unbeaten run against the Red devils in all competitions.
• Manchester United have won 11 of their last 13 Premier League matches at the Old Trafford.
• Coming into this match, Harry Kane has scored in his last 6 away games in the Premier League.
• In his last eight starts, Wayne Rooney has scored 7 goals against Spurs.
Probable lineups:
Manchester United:
De Gea – Jones – McNair – Rojo – Shaw – Blind – Carrick – Herrera – Di Maria – Mata – Rooney
Tottenham
Lloris – Dier – Rose – Vertonghen – Walker – Bentaleb – Chadli – Eriksen – Mason – Townsend – Kane
Manchester United Vs Tottenham: Probable Lineups, Preview, Team News, Stats
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