After a commanding midweek victory at home, Tottenham will hope to find consistency in the Premier League when they host Manchester United, a side they have not lost to since October 2022. The atmosphere around North London has lifted after Spurs’ 4-0 demolition of Copenhagen, a game in which Micky van de Ven says his goal was the best of his career so far, as reported by SoftFootball.
That win followed a poor 1-0 home defeat to Chelsea, where Spurs managed just 0.1 xG — the lowest by any Premier League side this season. Still, Tottenham’s Europa League triumph over United in May secured Champions League football, a prize that has helped restore belief within the squad. Frank’s men are determined to translate their European rhythm into domestic consistency.
Manchester United travel to London buoyed by a four-game unbeaten run under Ruben Amorim. However, their struggles on the road remain a concern, with just one win from their last 11 domestic away fixtures. Amorim, who said his team is the better team and more confident in a post shared by the team on their official X account, has urged his players to forget the past and maintain focus despite the scrutiny surrounding his leadership.
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Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall is expected to miss out, while Mohammed Kudus could return after sitting out midweek. For United, Lisandro Martínez edges closer to fitness but is unlikely to feature, although Harry Maguire’s return offers defensive stability.
Possible Lineups
Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bentancur; Kudus, Simons, Johnson; Richarlison.
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Lammens; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Fernandes, Casemiro, Dalot; Mbeumo, Cunha; Sesko.
SoftFootball’s Prediction
Tottenham 2–1 Manchester United.
Spurs’ attacking rhythm and home advantage could prove decisive against a United side still finding balance away from home.
