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Updated August 19, 2023

Clash of Titans: Tottenham Hotspurs VS Man United Preview

TL;DR

It's game week 2, and another high-voltage game is waiting! Tottenham are ready to welcome Manchester United tonight at the Spurs Stadium

Clash of Titans: Tottenham Hotspurs VS Man United Preview

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It's game week 2, and another high-voltage game is waiting! Tottenham Hotspurs are ready to welcome Manchester United tonight at the Spurs Stadium. Both teams had a tough season last year, but Manchester United got into the top four, while Tottenham Hotspur missed the Champions League spots. However, Manchester United started the new campaign with a victory by a tiny 1-0 margin against Wolverhampton. But Tottenham Hotspur failed to secure three points in their opening game as they drew against Brentford FC by 2-2. Tottenham, the home side, are now desperate to register their first victory in the Premier League new campaign, while Man United boss Erik Ten Hag wants all three points from their first away game of the season.

Stats&Facts

Manchester United have always been a dominating side against Tottenham Hotspur. Manchester United are only two teams along with Liverpool, whose are yet to lose a Premier League game at Spurs stadium. Manchester United are unbeaten in all their last five league games against the Spurs. Spurs have won just one of their last nine meetings with United.

Team News

Man United's Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez was taken off after the first half against Wolverhampton. He was thought to have an injury, but manager Erik Ten Hag confirms Lisandro is fit to play against the Spurs. Luke Shaw was also taken off against Wolves, but he is available to play tonight. While asked if Martinez is available for tonight's clash, manager Ten Hag replied, "He was just training [on Thursday], so I think so. Yeah." However, Man United's new signing Rasmus Hojlund is yet to make his debut for Manchester United. Tonight's game against Spurs has come too soon for the Denmark international as he needs more time. The rest of the squad is fully fit and ready to play. As for the Spurs, star striker Harry Kane is no more as he left the club and signed for Bayern Munich. However, Argentine defender Cristian Romero got a head injury in the opening game and was taken off. But the Spurs boss hopes to get him fit tonight. "Cristian is good to go. Obviously, he's been in the hands of the medical team going through all the protocols. He's ticked all the boxes and felt fine all week. Aside from that, no change from last week," confirmed boss Ange Postecoglou. The Possible Lineup for Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario; Emerson, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Skipp, Maddison; Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son The Possible Lineup for Manchester United: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Fernandes, Casemiro, Eriksen; Antony, Rashford, Sancho

Our Prediction: Spurs 1-2 Man United

Losing Harry Kane is a massive fact for Tottenham Hotspur. However, they showed a strong attacking ability against Brentford FC. Unfortunately, Tottehnam Hotspur suffered for their defense. Meanwhile, Man United also had a tought fight in their opening game. But Marcus Rashford, Antony, and Garnacho are super fast to make trouble for the Spurs defender.

Betway Odds

Tottenham Hotspur: 3.00 Draw: 3.80 Man United: 2.38

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