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Tottenham vs Manchester United Preview: What can we expect?

Tottenham Hotspur are in a negative spiral (remember who said this?) at the moment. The North London side host the defending champions, Manchester United on Sunday. Spurs come into this game after two back to back defeats in the premier league.

Manchester United on other hand are in decent form as they remain unbeaten in last 6 games. But after a disappointing draw with Cardiff City, Moyes would want his team to get maximum points against spurs.

Team News & Injury Updates

Former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor is a doubt  due to a groin injury. Christian Eriksen, Danny Rose and Harry Kane are out with their respective injuries.

Manchester United receive a massive injury boost as two star players van Persie and Vidic are fully fit and are expected to start the game. Summer signing Fellaini is also available for the selection after missing the mid-week champions league game.

Ryan Giggs who recently celebrated his 40th birthday could play a part in the game for the red devils.

Possible starting lineups

Spurs: Lloris; Walker, Dawson, Chiriches, Vertonghen; Sandro, Paulinho; Holtby, Lennon, Townsend; Soldado

Man Utd: De Gea; Smalling, Vidic, Evans, Evra; Jones, Fellaini; Valencia, Nani, RVP, Rooney

Match Facts

  • Spurs have kept seven clean sheets this season, more than any other team in the Barclays Premier League.
  • Ryan Giggs has scored more Barclays Premier League goals against Tottenham than he has against any other opponent (10).
  • Tottenham Hotspur have won just one of the last 24 Barclays Premier League matches against Manchester United (W1 D6 L17) and none of the last 12 at White Hart Lane (W0 D4 L8).
  • Spurs have scored just six goals in the last 11 Premier League home games against Manchester United.
  • Robin van Persie has scored six goals and assisted five more in his last eight Premier League starts against Spurs.

Facts courtesy: Yahoo Sport

Recent form

Spurs: LWWDLL

Man Utd: WDWWWD

Betting Tips & Prediction

Even though Tottenham was thrashed by Manchester City last week, playing at home will be a key factor in the game. So a safe bet is to go for a draw with some goals in the game as both teams have enough attacking talents in the squad.

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