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Manchester United will face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday at Old Trafford, after their Europa League games in the middle of the week.
Manchester United’s European campaign got off to a difficult start as they failed to capitalise on a 1-1 draw at home against Dutch club FC Twente. It came after another painful Premier League tie against Crystal Palace, where the Red Devils’ profligacy proved costly.
Tottenham’s Europa League campaign began with a win against Azerbaijani opponents Qarabag on Thursday. Despite a delayed kick-off and an early red card, the Lilywhites won 3-0, relieving pressure on Ange Postecoglou. Tottenham have now won three consecutive games.
This fixture has provided plenty of drama in recent years, particularly at Old Trafford. The last five matches have resulted in 21 goals, with Manchester United winning 3-2 in 2021/22 and Spurs winning 6-1 the previous season.
The injured defense foursome of Leny Yoro, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, and Tyrell Malacia remain out, while Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund have returned from injury in recent games.
Christian Eriksen has been in terrific form leading up to his old employers’ visit. The experienced midfielder scored against Twente and has started four consecutive games, with Kobbie Mainoo set to partner him on Sunday.
Matthijs de Ligt should replace Harry Maguire in Sunday’s game, while Alejandro Garnacho poses a threat to Amad Diallo’s starting position. Joshua Zirkzee has stiff battle from the returning Hojlund.
Man United’s expected lineup versus Tottenham
Manchester United’s anticipated lineup versus Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Mainoo, Eriksen; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee.
Heung-min Son will have a late fitness test to decide his eligibility after being removed early against Qarabag on Thursday night. However, the skipper is expected to play from the outset this weekend.
Richarlison and Wilson Odobert are both expected to miss the weekend, leaving Tottenham with a gap in the final third. However, Dominic Solanke has scored twice in two games for the Lilywhites, and Brennan Johnson is also in good form.
Radu Dragusin was sent off against Qarabag but is just suspended for UEFA competition, therefore he will sit on the bench at Old Trafford.
Tottenham probable lineup versus Manchester United.
Tottenham expected lineup vs Manchester United (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Bentancur, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Son.
