Bookies, the Premier League is coming back strong after a short break, and this clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur is certainly the most talked about this week.
The mention of Manchester United always seems to conjure up images of malfunctioning tapes, but the truth is that this team has not changed in recent times. They are sometimes brave, sometimes sluggish, and even their victories seem unconvincing. Although they easily beat Wigan in the EFL Cup, the defeat against Nottingham Forest on the road is still pale in comparison.
United are looking to continue the momentum of their victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford, and manager Tannhäuser has been encouraged ahead of the game that some of his players are expected to return from injury in this match.
Lauki Suhr and Halimaguni are expected to return to the lineup, which will help stabilize the left side of the team's recent defense. Kasmiru and Mason Monte could return to the midfield roster, but Soufunyan Rabat will leave the team for the Afcon.
Alejandro Canazo, who I highly recommended a few weeks ago, has been in fantastic form and is certainly a rare talent for this young United side. Considering the amount of money United have invested in their wingers, he's a shining light at only 19 years old. He will probably be the key player in this game, as Tottenham's defenders like to assist, which will create chances for Alejandro Canazo to attack.
As for Tottenham Hotspur, they have gradually overcome their difficulties and have won 4 of their last 5 matches. They beat Manchester United at home earlier in the season thanks to some great soccer, but as many as 6 players could be out for this game due to national team duty or injury, including Son Heung-min, Bissouma, Berbicea, James Maddison, Werner Wyndham, and Kristian Lomelu.
The NCAA departures of Berbisaya and Bissouma are huge losses for Spurs, not only were they the mainstays of the midfield, but they also played the style of soccer that they wanted to play for the Spurs at Pusztigaura Road. It will be good to see if Olivier Skipper and Bintangoa can maintain the level of Spurs offense.
I expect new signing Dim Warner to show the rookie in this game. He fits the tactical style of Pusztigorou, hard working, pressing, direct and good positioning. Previously at Chelsea, he possessed excellent forward positioning ability, but his passing success rate was not high. Although he can't fully compensate for Son Heung-min's absence, I believe he will pose a threat to United's backline.
