Clash of the Titans: Match preview of United vs Tottenham

By Sayak Basu

Aug 27, 2018

07:46 pm

What's the story

In tonight's EPL encounter, Jose Mourinho's Manchester United will face off against Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham Hotspur.

This match will be vital for Mourinho if he wants to continue his stint with United.

He was criticized after United lost to Brighton and needs to win this game.

Tottenham, on the other hand, have won their first two matches.

Here is our match preview.

Facts

No club has lost at a single venue, in the EPL, as many times as Tottenham have at Old Trafford (21).

They have won 2 out of their 26 league clashes with United at the Theatre of Dreams.

United haven't been beaten in their last 22 home games in the EPL against London sides.

Jose Mourinho has won 11 of 15 encounters against Pochettino.

United

Mourinho might play with a 4-1-2-2-1 formation tonight with Lukaku as the lone striker.

Fred might play at central mid-field, allowing Pogba and Fellaini to play an attacking role.

Matic and Valencia will remain out of the fixture owing to match fitness issues.

Alexis Sanchez has returned after his injury concerns subsided and is expected to lead the attack along with Marcus Rashford.

Tottenham

Pochettino might use a 3-2-2-2-1 formation with Dier and Eriksen playing in central mid-field.

Kane will be the lone striker along with Alli and Moura in the wings to give him support.

Carter-Vickers, Foyth, Janssen, and Wanyama will be out with injuries.

Lloris, even after his arrest, is sure to take up the goal-keeper's spot.

Son is on national duty for the Asian Games.

TV listing

Manchester United- David de Gea, Bailly, Lindelof, Young, Shaw, Fred, Fellaini, Pogba, Rashford, Sanchez, Lukaku.

Tottenham- Lloris, Davinson Sanchez, Vertonghen, Alderweireld, Davies, Trippier, Dier, Eriksen, Alli, Moura, Kane.

The match is scheduled at 12:30 AM and can be viewed on Star Sports Select 1 or Star Sports Select HD.

Fans can also live stream the match on Hotstar.