At Old Trafford, Manchester United will host Tottenham Hotspur in today’s pivotal Premier League match.
With only four points from a possible fifteen in the premier division, the Red Devils’ 2023 campaign came to a dismal conclusion.
They have the chance to get back to winning ways in the league against Spurs, who are without important players like Yves Bissouma, Pape Sarr, and Son Heung-min because of international service.
A number of players may be added back to the team prior to the game after recovering from various illnesses and ailments. After the 2-0 victory at Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup third round, we expect at least two changes.
4-2-3-1 is the formation.
Expected lineup:
Permission has been given for Andre Onana to play one more game for United before reporting for Cameroon’s African Cup of Nations duties. His goal is to finish on a good note by recording another clean sheet. In the Golden Glove competition, he is now tied with Alisson and Jordan Pickford with six shutouts.
We expect one defensive alteration from the Latics match. Manager Erik ten Hag made a suggestion earlier in the week that Shaw might make a comeback from injury to play Spurs. With Diogo Dalot shifting into his natural right-back position, the Englishman should be put back in the left-back position.
Wan-Bissaka, Aaron, will be moved to the bench. Jonny Evans and Raphael Varane might continue to be the starting defensive duo. Lisandro Martinez’s comeback is not too far off. The FA Cup matchup with Eastleigh or Newport County might be the perfect opportunity to get him back into action.
Ten Hag ought to start a more aggressive lineup in the middle of the pitch against a Spurs team that is without two of their key defensive midfield players. At the moment, Kobbie Mainoo is without a doubt the number six starter. It might be difficult for Casemiro to replace him whenever he rejoins the team.
Scott McTominay missed three opportunities to score during the trip to the DW Stadium, making him far from remarkable. With the return of Christian Eriksen, he is probably going to be benched. After recovering from his illness, the Dane appears ready to meet with his former employers.
There won’t be any alterations in the attack plan. Alejandro Garnacho has consistently contributed goals to the team, making the right wing position his own. As the captain, Bruno Fernandes is a lock to start at number ten. Right now, he continues to be the most inventive player on the team.
Despite Marcus Rashford’s inability to match his goal-scoring ability from the previous campaign, Ten Hag should stick with him on the left wing given his recent better performances. Rasmus Hojlund has only scored one league goal, but he hasn’t played well enough to have an effect.
Better distribution to him is what the Dane will be aiming for so he can leave his mark.
