When Man United tackle Tottenham Hotspur at Outdated Trafford on Sunday afternoon, it’ll be an necessary fixture in additional methods than one.
One of many Premier League’s traditional encounters, it’s a recreation that guarantees objectives. Within the final 15 years, there have solely been three goalless attracts between the groups per 11 vs 11.
With each side seeking to play engaging, expansive attacking soccer underneath Erik ten Hag and Ange Postecoglou respectively, we may see a really open recreation and one the place each defences will have to be on their mettle.
The Purple Devils arguably want the factors greater than their guests, on condition that they discover themselves in eighth place however might be as little as tenth by kick-off if different outcomes go in opposition to them.
Tottenham, in the meantime, sit in fifth however may go second with a win and different outcomes touchdown of their favour.
Outdated Trafford ought to be packed to the rafters for the go to of the north Londoners, and one very particular visitor may also be in attendance.
In accordance with the Every day Mail (h/t Sky Sports activities), Sir Jim Ratcliffe will lastly make his first look at a house recreation since his partial takeover of the membership was introduced.
Ten Hag and his gamers received’t need to ship one other under-par exhibiting consequently.