Following a break in play for the FA Cup Third Round fixtures enjoyed last week and the EFL Cup games of midweek, the English Premier League schedule returns to our screens. The top flight of English football provides fans with five games this weekend, and the action begins on Friday evening when Burnley host Luton Town in a game you can follow live on television. We then have a pair of fixtures on Saturday and another double-header from Super Sunday, including a meeting at Old Trafford in the main attraction.
There’s plenty designed to catch your eye this weekend, but the game we focus on in this preview pairs Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur from 16:30 GMT on Sunday. Another fixture you can follow on TV and the best live-streaming apps, entertainment is guaranteed as two huge names from England go head-to-head. Will the Red Devils make their home advantage count to snatch all three points, or will Spurs breathe life back into their challenge for the Champions League places? Keep reading for our preview and predictions.
One win in five
Man Utd start this game on the back of a woeful run of form that has seen them win just one game in their last five Premier League outings. Fans of the Red Devils expected to see their side compete for the major places this term and would’ve taken a top-four finish and qualification to the UEFA Champions League as the minimum expected. But things haven’t gone according to plan for the Red Devils, and they are currently down in eighth position, with time running out to force their way back into the top four. Is it a bridge too far for United? Possibly, but there’s still plenty of football ahead this season.
Man Utd’s form this season makes for surprising reading, with their stats showing ten wins, one draw, and nine defeats, scoring only 22 goals and already conceding 27 in their opening 20 league games. Looking closely at those numbers, we see United is one of the lowest scorers in the division, and they have netted fewer times than Luton, who are stuck in the relegation zone. United must find their scoring boots quickly if they are to challenge for the major places. A home win against Spurs is the perfect opportunity to shake off the shackles and go on a scoring spree.
Back to winning ways
The campaign is 20 games old as we move into the second half of the season, and Tottenham fans hope for a steady run of results. It has been a rollercoaster season for Spurs and its support, with the club flying out of the traps under Ange Postecoglou, hitting pole position in the EPL table despite losing striker Harry Kane back in preseason, with the England scorer joining Bayern Munich. Following that strong start, reality set in, and Spurs began to slip down the pecking order, settling in fifth place ahead of this game.
Bet hereA top-four finish is the aim for the remainder of the season. Will they improve at least one place and ensure they are back in the Champions League next season, rubbing shoulders with the best teams in Europe? That’s the goal, and although nothing will be decided in Sunday’s contest, Spurs can send a statement of intent to the rest of the division by beating Man Utd at Old Trafford, showing there’s plenty of life left in their challenge. Spurs arrive on the back of four wins in their last five games, ensuring there’s confidence in the away dressing room ahead of kick-off.
Man Utd vs Tottenham prediction
Sunday’s game at Old Trafford promises to be a special occasion, and if you can’t make it to the Theatre of Dreams, the next best thing is to follow the game on TV. United is the home team, but their recent form is poor as they seemingly stumble from one poor performance to the next in a disappointing season. It’s still only January, meaning United has time to turn things around, but they must show much better than they have done in recent games to stand any chance of beating a plucky visitor.
Tottenham has lost two of their previous six games in the Premier League, including a surprise 4-2 defeat in their last away game at Brighton. They are a better team in London, that’s for sure, but do Spurs have the skills and experience to claim a major scalp by beating United in front of their fans? The form this season suggests if Spurs is anywhere near their best and United’s problems continue, the away win is possible.
Premier League odds
The pre-match betting odds available at 22Bet offer members new and experienced an opportunity to wager on the outcome of the game at the Theatre of Dreams. Will the home team win to delight their fans? You can back Man Utd to score an important home win at odds of 2.17. Prefer the in form visitors? Back Tottenham for all three points at 3.09, or sit on the fence and try the draw at 3.98.
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