Less than a month has passed since Antonio Conte left the team. Tottenham has a third coach in the current season – Ryan Mason, who replaced fired Christian Stellini until the end of the championship. Their shameful 1-6 defeat to Newcastle on Sunday was called “completely unacceptable” by club chairman Daniel Levy, who acted quickly, trying to revive fading hopes of the club’s fans for a top-four finish. A defeat today will result in a serious point deficit. Moreover, Manchester United arrived at an inappropriate time, as no team in Premier League history has more wins over Tottenham than the “Red Devils.” After 32 rounds, Spurs have 16 victories and five draws, which correspond to 53 points and sixth place in the standings. Bentancur, Bissouma, Emerson Royal, Lloris, and Sessegnon, who has a hip injury, will not take to the football field.
Manchester United has won the last four head-to-head matches against Spurs, and the visitors return to the capital in high spirits after reaching the final of the FA Cup over the weekend, beating Brighton 7-6 on penalties. Fatigue could be a negative factor after grueling 120 minutes, and no team in Europe has played more games than United this season – already 53 matches. Coach Erik ten Hag is not going to give up, describing getting into the top four as “so important” for the club, which “belongs in the UEFA Champions League.” The “Red Devils” attack is provided with a strong defense, which can boast the highest number of clean sheets in the Premier League, already 14. Moreover, four games to nil in the last five championship matches prove the solidity of their defense. United’s last away match was not in their favor when Sevilla eliminated the English team from Europe. Today, McTominay, Fernandes, Martinez, Jones, Highton, Greenwood, and Garancho, who has an ankle injury, will not be able to play.
