Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils can go a long way to securing a top-four finish in the Premier League with victory in tonight’s trip to Spurs, as they come up against Ryan Mason on his second debut as the capital club’s interim manager.
It’s familiar territory for Tottenham to find themselves in as they wrestle to qualify for any European competition next season having let their Champions League chances slip by, with their hopes all-but extinguished in the utter hammering at Newcastle last time out. Mason has reverted to a back-three and recalled Richarlison as a result of that dismal performance.
United, meanwhile, have been able to name Bruno Fernandes in their starting line-up ahead of naming their team. A point will take them third in the table before tricky fixtures with Aston Villa and Brighton in the race for Europe. Follow Tottenham vs Man United LIVE via Standard Sport’s matchday blog, featuring expert analysis from Dan Kilpatrick at Tottenham Stadium!
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14 mins: First shot on goal for Tottenham!
Kane and Son spin out a quick attack to find Richarlison, who was probably offside before running at goal and stinging De Gea’s palms.
13 mins: Rashford to take… drills a low effort wide. Forster had it covered.
12 mins: Dier in too late on Rashford and United have a promising free-kick spot, centrally and 30 yards out.
Dan Kilpatrick at Tottenham Stadium
It was far too easy for United to bypass the Spurs midfield and once Rashford had passed Skipp’s challenge, the pitch opened up in front of him.
Credit to Sancho for the finish but it’s another soft goal conceded by Spurs.
8 mins: That was a fairly familiar goal for Spurs to concede, it was much like how Joelinton created Newcastle’s opener on the weekend.
A brief chant of ‘Come on you Spurs’ out the home end but it’s all coming from the away fans as United settle back into possession.
GGGGOOOOOAAAALLLLL!!!! Tottenham 0-1 Man Utd
7 mins: SANCHO WITH THE BREAKTHROUGH!
Rashford finds the winger on the left and he cuts inside easily, beating Porro and Romero, before firing into the far corner!
5 mins: Vital touch by Lindelof to turn away a weak Son cross from a good position on the right wing, which was found by a lovely Porro ball.
A first move forward by the hosts.
4 mins: Casemiro looks early for Rashford after a long spell on United possession. Offside flag goes up as he runs through on goal.
2 mins: Richarlison starting wide on the left for Spurs, who have Son on the right flank. A bit of a switch-up from Ryan Mason.
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