The hosts are looking to close the gap between themselves and their opponents in Sunday’s clash at Old Trafford.
Manchester United are unbeaten in five league games, but a lack of cutting edge is holding them back. Four of those five matches have ended in draws, with the concession of a late penalty costing them three points at Everton last weekend.
Tottenham returned to winning ways in some style with a 5-0 thumping of Swansea at White Hart Lane last time out, and they even managed to secure a long overdue Champions League victory at Wembley in midweek.
There are currently six points between Spurs in fifth and United in sixth; a Tottenham win this weekend will leave Mourinho’s men with a mountain to climb if they are to secure European football.
Manchester United’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates scoring their first goal with Paul Pogba
The Key Battle – Paul Pogba vs Dele Alli
The midfield clash will go a long way to deciding this one, and both of these stylish players will be striving to come out on top.
Alli will be confident having found the net in midweek, while Pogba is still looking to find his best form since his summer arrival; Sunday would be an ideal time to show just what he can do.
Tottenham’s Dele Alli celebrates scoring their first goal
Last Meeting:
A six-minute blitz decided April’s clash between these two sides, as Tottenham blew United away with three quickfire goals.
Spurs are looking for their 50th win against Manchester United, with the hosts having recorded 86 victories in this fixture.
Erik Lamela scores the third goal for Tottenham against Manchester United
Recent league form – most recent last:
Manchester United – LDWDDD
Tottenham – DDDWLW
Who’s the ref?
Bobby Madley will be in the middle at Old Trafford, fresh from the excitement of overseeing Bournemouth’s 4-3 win over Liverpool last weekend.
Madley has taken charge of 12 matches in all competitions this season, and shown 58 yellow cards and two reds in the process.
Referee Robert Madley
What time is kick off?
The match begins at 2.15pm.
Where can I watch it?
Sky Sports 1 are showing this match as the first part of their Super Sunday double header, with coverage beginning at 2pm after the Championship clash between Derby and Nottingham Forest.
Odds
Manchester United – 23/20
Draw – 23/10
Tottenham – 12/5
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