Manchester United vs Tottenham match preview
Manchester United have not won at Old Trafford since beating Leicester back in September, but will be eager to close the gap on Tottenham.
A tense derby awaits us as sixth-placed Red Devils take on Spurs who sit in fith, six points clear. It is a do or die match for the home side who need a win to preserve what little title hope remains. Tottenham were unbeaten in the first 12 rounds, before eventually laying their arms to Conte’s men, but have since rediscovered their form trashing Swansea 5-0, and most recently beating CSKA Moscow 3-1 in the Champions League.
Jose Mourinho’s men have failed to win five of their last six Premier League matches and the Portuguese is under increasing pressure. The Red Devils can’t seem to close down games they are winning and have drawn four of their last five matches. There is an obvious improvement as they’ve dominated most of the matches, but have stuggled in fornt of goal. There were a lot fingers pointing at Ibrahimovic who was failing to deliver, but the big Swede is slowly starting to show why he was brought in.
Head to Head
Man Utd vs Tottenham head-to-head
Man Utd won last season’s corresponding match via Kyle Walker own goal on the opening day
Match Facts
Manchester United have won only two of their last eight Premier League contests against Spurs (D3 L3).
Spurs’ 3-0 win over Manchester United in April at White Hart Lane was their biggest win over the Red Devils in the Premier League since January 1996 (4-1).
However, Tottenham have lost 19 times at Old Trafford in the Premier League (W2 D3), their most defeats at a visiting ground.
Spurs are one of seven teams Wayne Rooney has scored 10+ Premier League goals against.
The away team has failed to score in each of the last four Premier League games between Manchester United and Tottenham.
Manchester United’s players have covered just 1490.6km overall in the Premier League this season combined – lower than any other team in the competition.
Harry Kane has scored against 21 of the 24 different opponents that he has faced in the Premier League, but is yet to score against Man Utd in five apps. The other teams that he has played but not scored against in the competition are Watford (2 apps, 0 goals) and Cardiff City (2 apps, 0 goals).
Kane has now scored seven goals in his last six Premier League appearances – this after failing to score in his previous five in a row.
Team News
Eric Bailly has recovered from a knee injury and is a major boost for Jose Mourinho. Chris Smalling is still out with a broken toe but Luke Shaw is nearing a comeback.
Man Utd vs Tottenham head-to-head
Man Utd won last season’s corresponding match via Kyle Walker own goal on the opening day
Match Facts
Manchester United have won only two of their last eight Premier League contests against Spurs (D3 L3).
Spurs’ 3-0 win over Manchester United in April at White Hart Lane was their biggest win over the Red Devils in the Premier League since January 1996 (4-1).
However, Tottenham have lost 19 times at Old Trafford in the Premier League (W2 D3), their most defeats at a visiting ground.
Spurs are one of seven teams Wayne Rooney has scored 10+ Premier League goals against.
The away team has failed to score in each of the last four Premier League games between Manchester United and Tottenham.
Manchester United’s players have covered just 1490.6km overall in the Premier League this season combined – lower than any other team in the competition.
Harry Kane has scored against 21 of the 24 different opponents that he has faced in the Premier League, but is yet to score against Man Utd in five apps. The other teams that he has played but not scored against in the competition are Watford (2 apps, 0 goals) and Cardiff City (2 apps, 0 goals).
Kane has now scored seven goals in his last six Premier League appearances – this after failing to score in his previous five in a row.
Team News
Eric Bailly has recovered from a knee injury and is a major boost for Jose Mourinho. Chris Smalling is still out with a broken toe but Luke Shaw is nearing a comeback.
As for Spurs, Toby Alderweireld is in contention after featuring as a substitute against CSKA Moscow. Ben Davies and Vincent Janssen are carrying ankle problems and are not expected to start.
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