After Tottenham’s capitulation at Newcastle on the weekend, Ryan Mason takes charge of his first game as caretaker boss of Tottenham. Previous interim manager Cristian Stellini was fired after just four games. Mason’s first challenge is to guide his Spurs side past a Manchester United side that is fresh off the back of a FA Cup semi-final win against Brighton on the weekend. In what will be a key battle for the Champions League spots, here is everything you need to know ahead of the big game.
Team News:
Tottenham are likely to be without goalkeeper Hugo Lloris after he suffered a hip injury during the first half of their heavy defeat to Newcastle. Ben Davies and Clement Lenglet could make returns to the side and Lucas Moura is back from suspension
Manchester United are still without key center-backs Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane whilst Alejandro Garnacho, Scott McTominay and Donny van de Beek remain out. Bruno Fernandes rolled his ankle over the weekend but may still be available.
Match Stats:
- Tottenham have lost four consecutive Premier League meetings, their worst run against Manchester United since seven successive defeats between September 2001 and September 2004.
Tottenham:
- Tottenham have lost their past two top-flight matches, conceding nine goals.
- The Lilywhites have let in 28 Premier League goals in 2023. Only Leeds United, with 33, have conceded more this year.
- Spurs have won just one of their nine Premier League games against sides currently in the top seven, losing the other eight.
Manchester United:
- Manchester United are unbeaten in seven-midweek Premier League matches this season, winning five and drawing two.
- United are seeking to win four consecutive top-flight matches without conceding in a season for the first time since between February and March 2013 under Sir Alex Ferguson.
- Erik ten Hag’s side have lost all five top-flight away fixtures with teams currently in the top seven this season, conceding 21 goals in the process.
Tottenham are 9/5 to win on bet365. Manchester United are the favorite at 7/5.
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