Man Utd v Tottenham

Manchester United vs Spurs Preview

Manchester United were dealt a third league defeat in five games at the end of December as the Red Devils suffered a 2-1 loss away from home at Nottingham Forest which has resulted in Erik ten Hag's team to drop down to a disappointing eighth place in the Premier League table, while Tottenham recorded a fourth win in five games with a 3-1 home win against Bournemouth which has kept Ange Postecoglou's side sitting in fifth place and just a point behind north London rivals, Arsenal.

There are many that believe another loss for United this Sunday afternoon against Tottenham could well be ten Hag's last game in charge of the hosts following recent previous losses at the hands of Bournemouth, West Ham and the aforementioned Nottingham Forest which has left the Red Devils some eight points adrift of the European places.

Therefore, this upcoming clash on Sunday at Old Trafford represents a ‘must win' game for Manchester United and also the manager, Erik ten Hag, but having registered just two wins from their last seven matches and losing four of these games, the hosts look to have their work cut out if they're to get anything out of this clash.

Tottenham by contrast will be brimming with confidence after collecting a fourth win in five games following their recent 3-1 home win against Bournemouth which followed on from previous victories gained over Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Everton.

Despite losing 4-2 away from home at Brighton within this recent five-match sequence, Tottenham's four wins have more than outweighed that loss and has helped the north London visitors into fifth spot where they will now be looking to increase the pressure upon their fierce rivals, Arsenal, for a place in next season's Champions League.

Tottenham had produced an excellent start to this Premier League campaign as Ange Postecoglou's side had put together a 10-match unbeaten sequence which included eight wins in the process, but although Spurs endured a lean period of five games without a win, the visitors have seemingly come out the other side seemingly unscathed.

The bigger picture shows Tottenham have been handed just two defeats out of their last 11 outings on the road and includes collecting six wins in the process, so based on current form, Spurs perhaps hold a slight edge heading into this upcoming encounter at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester United v Tottenham Verdict

Manchester United have won four out of the last six meetings against Tottenham but the tide has turned in recent seasons which has left Manchester United struggling to keep up and swim against the current and this has certainly become evident this season.

Tottenham will be in confident mood prior to this visit having won four of their last five games.

Therefore, our main bet will be Tottenham win @ 3.00

Other side bets worth considering:

Tottenham win & Over 2 goals @ 3.60

Correct Score: Tottenham 2-1 @ 13.00