Tottenham entertain Manchester United in Ange Postecoglou’s first home game in charge of the Lilywhites.
Spurs were definitely more adventurous under the Aussie in their season opener, as they played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Brentford.
James Maddison was heavily involved for Spurs, assisting both goals, although defensively they looked suspect.
Manchester United were lucky to record an opening day win over Wolves, hanging onto Raphael Varane’s headed winner.
Andre Onana had a good debut for United; however was very fortunate not to concede a late penalty.
Match history
Manchester United have a good recent record against Spurs, winning four of the last five league meetings.
Spurs rallied from 2-0 down to earn a point in the fixture last year, with Heung Min Son levelling late on.
Last five Premier League meetings
Tottenham 2 Manchester United 2 – 27/04/23
Manchester United 2 Tottenham 0 – 19/10/22
Manchester United 3 Tottenham 2 – 12/03/22
Tottenham 0 Manchester United 3 – 30/10/21
Tottenham 1 Manchester United 3 – 11/04/21
Team news
Cristian Romero opened the scoring for Spurs at Brentford; however was forced off with concussion and will be a doubt here.
Davinson Sanchez would come in if the case it what would be the only change from their opening fixture.
Lisandro Martinez lasted till just half-time in United’s win over Wolves and is a doubt for the visitors.
Alejandro Garnacho or Mason Mount could miss out here with both struggling on Monday.
Expected starting XI’s
Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Emerson, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Skipp; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Richarlison
Manchester United (4-3-3): Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Martinez, Varane, Shaw; Casemiro, Eriksen, Mount; Antony, Rashford, Fernandes
Predictions
Result: Draw
Unlikely to be a lot between the two sides when they meet on Saturday
Correct Score: 2-2
Goals look a safe bet. Two played out a 2-2 draw when last met, also the result in Spurs’ season opener
Anytime Goalscorer: Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes has five goal involvements in six games against Tottenham
