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Premier League: Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Kickoff Time: 2023-01-15 00:30 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/PAUL CHILDS
In last week’s FA Cup match, Manchester United secured a comfortable
2-0 victory over Wigan Athletic away from home, successfully progressing to the
next round. However, their performance in the league this season has been a mix
of highs and lows. The Red Devils experienced a challenging phase where they
suffered three consecutive goalless defeats. Nevertheless, they managed to
stage a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit at home against Aston
Villa. It is worth noting that Manchester United have struggled to find the
back of the net, scoring only 22 goals in the league so far. In fact, only two
relegation-threatened teams, Burnley and Sheffield United, have scored fewer
goals than Manchester United in the entire Premier League. Despite significant investments
in forward players, their attacking prowess has not significantly improved.
However, there is hope on the horizon with the anticipated return of Lisandro
Martinez. On the downside, key players such as Harry Maguire, Casemiro, and
Mason Mount remain sidelined due to injuries. It remains uncertain whether they
will recover in time for the upcoming match against Tottenham Hotspur.
In the recent FA Cup match, Tottenham achieved a 1-0 victory over
Burnley at home. They have been performing exceptionally well, with five wins
and only one loss in their last six games, showcasing their current hot form.
Tottenham have showcased strong offensive capabilities this season, having
scored a total of 42 goals in the league, nearly double the number of goals scored
by Manchester United. However, Tottenham will face some challenges due to the
absence of their captain and main forward, Son Heung-Min, who will be
participating in the Asian Cup. Additionally, Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar
Sarr’s participation in the African Cup of Nations will further impact their
offensive strength. On a positive note, Tottenham have secured the loan signing
of RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner. His arrival is expected to provide a boost
to their attacking prowess.
Considering the overall performance of both teams throughout the
season, Tottenham have shown greater stability and consistency compared to
Manchester United. In terms of offensive prowess, Tottenham has been more
successful in defeating Manchester United comprehensively. Therefore, there is
reason to be optimistic about Tottenham’s chances, especially considering their
current hot form.
Manchester United’s Last 5 Games: WLWLD
24-01-09 Wigan Athletic 0-2 Manchester United
23-12-31 Nottingham Forest 2-1 Manchester United
23-12-27 Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa
23-12-23 West Ham United 2-0 Manchester United
23-12-18 Liverpool 0-0 Manchester United
Tottenham Hotspur’s Last 5 Games: WWLWW
24-01-06 Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Burnley
23-12-31 Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Bournemouth
23-12-29 Brighton 4-2 Tottenham Hotspur
23-12-23 Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Everton
23-12-16 Nottingham Forest 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Head To Head Record:
23-08-20 Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Manchester United
23-04-28 Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Manchester United
22-10-20 Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur
22-03-13 Manchester United 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur
21-10-31 Tottenham Hotspur 0-3 Manchester United
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur
to win or Draw