Manchester United are in search of revenge on Sunday afternoon once they go to Tottenham Hotspur within the Premier League.
The Purple Devils have twice been overwhelmed by their fellow underachievers this season, with Ruben Amorim dropping 4-3 on his first journey to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as United boss in mid-December. Erik ten Hag’s aspect suffered a bruising 3-0 defeat at Outdated Trafford again in September, too.
4 wins from their earlier 5 in all competitions will enhance morale inside United’s inconsistent squad, however they’ve misplaced two of their final three Premier League matches. Disappointing defeats to Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace imply the stress continues to be firmly pushing down on Amorim’s shoulders.
Right here is how United might line up on the weekend.
GK: Andre Onana – The following gaffe isn’t too removed from view with Onana however the Cameroon worldwide has nonetheless made some astonishing saves this time period. He might be examined steadily by Spurs’ difficult ahead line.
CB: Leny Yoro – Yoro has endured a troublesome begin to his profession in English soccer, following a sizeable harm with some unconvincing performances. Son Heung-min and Mathys Tel will occupy his zone on Sunday – that is some take a look at of your credentials.
CB: Harry Maguire – The towering centre-back scored the controversial late winner within the FA Cup fourth spherical final weekend however might be concentrating extra on defensive duties in north London.
CB: Noussair Mazraoui – With Lisandro Martinez out for the season and past, United should discover a new left-sided centre-back within the coming months. Victor Lindelof is probably the most pure match however Mazraoui began within the function in opposition to Leicester final weekend.
RM: Patrick Dorgu – The Denmark worldwide was energetic on his debut within the cup however was withdrawn at half-time as he is eased into his new environment. He might begin on the right-hand aspect once more this weekend.
CM: Casemiro – With Kobbie Mainoo sidelined and Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer anticipated to overlook out, the ageing legs of Casemiro might grace the turf on Sunday. The Brazilian has been used sparingly by Amorim however can present some defensive nous in central areas.
CM: Bruno Fernandes – The Portuguese will not be as efficient in a deeper function however has adopted the operate in latest weeks to permit Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho room within the beginning XI.
LM: Diogo Dalot – With the attack-minded Pedro Porro and insatiable Dejan Kulusevski dovetailing down his flank, Dalot should be at his most sturdy in opposition to Spurs. He is unlikely to get a lot assist from Garnacho forward of him.
RF: Joshua Zirkzee – With Amad Diallo dealing with a doubtlessly season-ending harm, choices are extremely slim in assault and Zirkzee could also be tasked with dropping a bit deeper to assist out.
ST: Rasmus Hojlund – The £72m man dangers being changed this summer season if he is unable to supply any glimpses of enchancment underneath Amorim. Hojlund has been in dire type and is lucky that Joshua Zirkzee has been equally blunt up prime.
LF: Alejandro Garnacho – Garnacho introduced the mandatory power from the bench within the FA Cup that helped flip the sport round and he might want to present comparable innovative on the counter-attack in opposition to Spurs.
