28 October 2021, 16:44 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Sixth-placed Spurs take on seventh-placed Manchester United in one of the most anticipated fixtures of Matchday 10 slated for the weekend. Kicking off at 17:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, October 30, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Stuart Attwell will have the luxury of officiating this contest of ninety minutes.
Preview Tottenham Hotspur Premier League, Oct 30, 2021
Preview Spurs berthed in safety for the next round of the EFL Cup following a 1-0 win over Burnley on Wednesday, - courtesy of a single strike from Lucas Moura (68’). Back on Premier League soil, Tottenham picked up their third defeat in five games: LLWWL, following the 1-0 loss to West Ham at the London Stadium last Sunday. Spurs were on the back-foot, leaving the Hammers to do most of the attacking in the first period until Harry Kane forced a remarkable save out of Łukasz Fabiański in goal. Minutes after the break, Michail Antonio (72’) stuck out a leg to Aaron Cresswell’s corner for the only goal of the game. Nuno Espírito Santo aims for a quick return to winning ways at the weekend. However, the odds are stacked against him, with the numbers showing that Spurs have lost more Premier League matches against the Red Devils than any other side in the Premier League (36). Spurs have 15 points after 5W, 0D, & 4L and an average of 1 goal per game, having scored 9 goals in as many Premier League matches. Not creating enough in the final third, Spurs must dig deep to find the inspiration needed to outwit Ole and Manchester United on Saturday. The familiar 4—2—3—1 formation with Harry Kane at the top of it is expected once again.
Preview Manchester United Premier League, Oct 30, 2021
Preview Manchester United aim to bounce back from their humiliating 5-0 defeat to Liverpool last weekend with a convincing victory over Spurs on Saturday. The Red Devils have 14 points after 4W, 2D, & 3L and make their return behind back-to-back defeats: WLDLL. With 16 goals after nine Premier League games, Manchester United has an average of 1.78 goals scored per game and Spurs shouldn’t pose much of a problem if everything goes right for Ole. However, United are left with a G.D. of +1 having conceded an unimpressive haul of 15 goals. Living dangerously, Ole Gunnar Solskjær must win to keep loose lips – who have been calling for his head - at bay. The Red Devils will emerge with the 4—2—3—1 formation, having Ronaldo at the top. Having a torrid time on the pitch, Cristiano Ronaldo has failed to score in any of his last four league matches. Meanwhile, Raphaël Varane has returned to training with the squad and could be available for this game against Spurs. Paul Pogba is ruled out after picking up the red for an outrageous tackle on Liverpool’s Naby Keita, while Anthony Martial remains in doubt.