After a midweek European win over Qarabag that was possibly the most Europa match you could dream up, Tottenham Hotspur head north to Manchester, where they take on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United side.
Both teams have a lot of questions surrounding them, and both sit (perhaps unfairly) in midtable, with 2 wins, 2 losses, and a draw each across the opening fixtures. This therefore is a matchup that could potentially provide some answers, with Postecoglou and ten Hag both searching for consistency, killer instinct, and aggression.
Spurs could be without captain and talisman Son Heung-min, who pulled up with hamstring tightness late in the match against Qarabag, while United are expected to have a near-full-strength side available. On paper, this is one you would expect Spurs to win, possibly even without Son – but football isn’t played on paper, and Old Trafford has not been a happy hunting ground for Spurs over the years… with a small handful of notable exceptions, not least the 6-1 away win a few years back.
Here’s hoping for a replay of that match?
COYS!
Lineups
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Live Blog
How to Watch
Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Old Trafford, Manchester, UK
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m. ET, 4:30 p.m. UK
TV: USA Network, Sky Sports Premier League (UK). Check international listings at livesoccertv.com
Streaming: nbcsports.com
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