Tottenham hosts Manchester United on Saturday afternoon in an early Premier League kick-off, reigniting the rivalry between last season's Europa League finalists. The match takes place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 8, starting at 12:30pm.
Manchester United have shown renewed strength lately, securing three wins and a draw in their last four league matches. Meanwhile, Tottenham’s highlights include a 2-1 victory against Liverpool at Anfield and a 4-2 home win over Brighton.
The Red Devils are aiming to avenge their 1-0 defeat in the Europa League final against Spurs, which left them without European football this season.
Tottenham, on a high after a commanding 4-0 win over FC Copenhagen in the Champions League, currently sit 7th in the European rankings. Their most recent Premier League result was a narrow 1-0 loss to Chelsea.
Both teams are level on 17 points in the Premier League, making this match crucial for gaining valuable ground in the league table.
“Tottenham completed the Premier League double over Manchester United last season but the Red Devils are returning to a rich vein of form domestically.”
“The Lilywhites are flying high off a 4-0 win over FC Copenhagen in the Champions League midweek.”
Both sides will contest fiercely as they seek a vital three points to boost their Premier League campaigns.
Author’s summary: Tottenham and Manchester United meet in a key Premier League clash with both sides eager to climb the table after strong recent performances.