Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to bounce back to winning form as they take on Manchester United on Sunday. It is going to be a vital game not just for the Lilywhites but for Jose Mourinho as well, with the Portuguese tactician not having the best of records against his former employers in the Premier League. He will look to change that in this crucial home fixture.
Predicted Tottenham Hotspur Lineup Vs Manchester United
Defence
Matt Doherty and Ben Davies are the only notable absentees for Tottenham heading into this fixture, meaning we can expect Serge Aurier to be back in contention on Sunday.
Mourinho, though, is likely to persist with the defensively solid Japhet Tanganga at right-back, while Sergio Reguilon is a surefire starter on the opposite flank, due to the injury of Davies.
In central defence, Davinson Sanchez could find himself on the chopping block following a poor performance against Newcastle United. With Toby Alderweireld back in contention, we are expecting the ageing Belgian to partner Joe Rodon at the heart of Spurs’ four-man backline.
Hugo Lloris remains a guaranteed starter in between the sticks, with the Frenchman hoping for a much-needed clean sheet this weekend.
Midfield
In Tanguy Ndombele and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Tottenham Hotspur have found a stable midfield partnership that offers variety, work rate and dynamism. Although that harmony in the middle of the park has not translated into consistency or winning momentum, it will certainly offer them an identity against Manchester United this weekend.
Indeed, Hojbjerg should operate deep, looking to recycle possession for his team and disrupt the flow of the opposition with his aggression. As for Ndombele, his ability to squeeze past tight spaces makes him a crucial ball carrier.
Attack
Meanwhile, in the attacking unit, Gareth Bale and Son Heung-Min could both return to the side, most likely operating in the wider attacking slots. They are set to replace Lucas Moura and Carlos Vinicius, although both these players remain key options for Mourinho on the bench.
The Spurs attack should be spearheaded by none other than Harry Kane, but the Englishman will be expecting better creative support from the two wingers as well as the number ten in Giovani Lo Celso this weekend.
