Man Utd predicted lineup vs Tottenham - Premier League

Manchester United want to bounce again from disappointing back-to-back attracts once they host Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon.

After a irritating goalless draw with Crystal Palace final weekend the place Man Utd’s profligacy robbed them of victory, the Pink Devils responded with a tepid 1-1 stalemate with Dutch outfit FC Twente of their Europa League opener. Erik ten Hag’s facet are nonetheless but to show the nook after a shaky begin to the brand new season.

Whereas Man Utd have suffered with accidents already this time period – they’re at the moment lacking 4 defenders – there might be no excuses for a few of their early season showings contemplating the expertise at Ten Hag’s disposal. Dealing with an attack-minded Tottenham facet is not going to be simple.

Right here is how Man Utd may line up on Sunday.

Man Utd predicted lineup vs Tottenham (4-2-3-1)

GK: Andre Onana – After a sensational double save against Crystal Palace last weekend, Onana was largely a spectator midweek. He’ll anticipate to be a lot busier on Sunday given solely Manchester Metropolis averaged extra photographs on the right track than Spurs within the first 5 video games of the season.

RB: Noussair Mazraoui – A promising begin to the Moroccan’s Man Utd profession can be put to the take a look at on Sunday if Spurs skipper Heung-min Son is passed fit. Mazraoui can be hoping it is Timo Werner he is going through as a substitute of the tough South Korean.

CB: Matthijs de Ligt – Harry Maguire did an admirable job in limiting Twente midweek nevertheless it’s anticipated that De Ligt will return to the centre of defence. The previous Ajax man’s solely encounters with Spurs got here within the 2018/19 Champions League semi-final.

CB: Lisandro Martinez – The centre-back that can seemingly be enjoying each recreation for Man Utd this season – nicely, no less than till the likes of Victor Lindelof and Leny Yoro return from harm – Martinez should be cautious of Dominic Solanke, who has scored in successive video games for Spurs.

LB: Diogo Dalot – Arguably Man Utd’s greatest participant at the beginning of the brand new season in his much less acquainted left-back function. He can be stored trustworthy by Brennan Johnson, who’s in spectacular type with targets in three straight video games.

DM: Kobbie Mainoo – After solely getting used as a late substitute in opposition to Twente, Mainoo can be restored to the beginning XI this weekend. He is already Man Utd’s fundamental man in midfield at simply 19 years of age.

DM: Christian Eriksen – A blended midweek for Eriksen noticed him rating and value Man Utd the equaliser however the former Spurs midfielder has been in sensible type lately. He’ll be vying for a fifth straight begin for the Pink Devils.

RW: Alejandro Garnacho – With Amad Diallo having began in opposition to Twente and that includes for over an hour, Garnacho can provide some contemporary legs on Sunday. A battle in opposition to Future Udogie is a tantalising proposition for the impartial.

AM: Bruno Fernandes – After exhibiting surprisingly little in opposition to Twente, Man Utd’s skipper will must be on tune when Spurs come to city. No participant has extra anticipated assists (1.3) for the Pink Devils within the Premier League this time period.

LW: Marcus Rashford – After targets in opposition to Southampton and Barnsley because the worldwide break, Rashford already appears a extra assured participant on the left-hand facet. He is scored six in 16 earlier conferences with Spurs and is usually a person for the massive event.

ST: Joshua Zirkzee – The Dutchman hasn’t added to his dream debut purpose in opposition to Fulham on the opening day, even when he is proven indicators of life within the remaining third. With Rasmus Hojlund obtainable as soon as extra, Zirkzee wants to seek out the web quickly to retain his beginning spot.