Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur Match Preview
Date, Kick-off time, Venue
- Date: 14th January 2024
- Kick-off time: 10:00 PM IST
- Venue: Old Trafford
A significant clash is anticipated in Gameweek 21 of the Premier League 2023/24 season as Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur faces Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils at the Theatre of Dreams, Old Trafford.
Despite a promising comeback against Aston Villa a few weeks ago, Manchester United faced a setback with a surprising loss to 17th-placed Nottingham Forest in the previous gameweek. United, with just one win in their last five games, enters Sunday’s game with 31 points in 20 games.
Meanwhile, Spurs have been in excellent form, winning four of their last five games, with a single loss against Brighton. The London side, under Postecoglou, has been playing impressive football and aims to continue their recent success.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur Team News
Manchester United:
Sofyan Amrabat and Amad Diallo will be absent as they leave for AFCON. Red Devil’s goalkeeper Andre Onana will be available for this match only as he is also on the list for representing his country in AFCON. The injury list includes Tyrell Malacia, Mason Mount, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, and Anthony Martial, all missing the game against Tottenham.
Tottenham Hotspur:
Yves Bissouma, Pap Matar Sarr, and Heung-min Son are absent due to AFCON and AFC Asian Cup commitments. Manor Solomon, Alfie Whiteman, James Maddison, Ivan Perisic, and Christian Romero are sidelined for the game due to injuries.
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur Probable Line-ups:
Manchester United Possible Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Andre Onana
- Defenders: D. Dalot, J. Evans, R. Varane, A. Wan-Bissaka
- Midfielders: C. Eriksen, K. Mainoo, A. Garnacho, B. Fernandes, Antony
- Forwards: M. Rashford
Tottenham Hotspur Possible Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: G. Vicario
- Defenders: P. Porro, C. Lenglet, B. Davies, D. Udogie
- Midfielders: D. Kulusevski, G. Lo Celso, B. Johnson
- Forwards: Richarlison
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur H2H
- Games played: 63
- Manchester United wins: 39
- Draws: 13
- Tottenham Hotspur wins: 11
In the recent quintet of clashes, Man United emerged victorious in three matches, showcasing their prowess on the pitch. However, Sours managed to secure only triumph, maintaining their resilience and competitive spirit in the world of football.
- Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Manchester United on 19 August 2023 in the English Premier League.
- Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Manchester United on 27 April 2023 in the English Premier League.
- Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur on 19 October 2022 in the English Premier League.
- Manchester United 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur on 12 March 2022 in the English Premier League.
- Tottenham Hotspur 0-3 Manchester United on 30 October 2021 in the English Premier League.
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction
The game is expected to be closely contested, with the Red Devils being the favorites against Tottenham. Over 2.5 goals are anticipated.
Predicted score: Manchester United 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Betting Tips and Odds
- Manchester United to win the game
- Over 2.5 goals in the Match.
- Both teams to score
Odds (1xBet):
- Manchester United Win – 2.20
- Tottenham Hotspur Win – 3.00
- Draw – 3.75
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur: Top Players to watch out for
Alejandro Garnacho
Alejandro Garnacho has been in stellar form for the Red Devils this season and is the player to watch out for in the clash against Tottenham on Sunday. The young Argentine forward recently scored a brace against Aston Villa in a 3-2 hattrick a couple of weeks ago.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur Where and How to Watch :
The live broadcast information for the game is as follows:
- India: Star Sports Network, Disney Hotstar
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video
- USA: NBC, USA Network, Peacock
- Nigeria: SuperSport, NTA, Canal+ Afrique