Tottenham host Manchester United in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with both sides looking to take another step towards a potentially season-defining trophy.
Ange Postecoglou’s side have come in for criticism in recent weeks after a stunning collapse against Chelsea and losses to Bournemouth and Ipswich, though they sit just five points away from the top four.
However, the Australian will be aware of the importance of winning a major trophy, with Spurs still hunting a first major honour since winning this competition in 2008.
Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim looks to build on a mixed start at his new club, and what better way to do so than to advance into a semi-final just a few days after their own stunning comeback against Manchester City.
Here’s everything you need to know about today’s match:
When is Tottenham vs Man Utd?
Tottenham vs Man Utd is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Thursday, 19 December at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Where can I watch the match?
The quarter-final match will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, while subscribers will be able to live stream via the Sky Go app.
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Confirmed line-ups
Tottenham XI: Forster; Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence; Sarr, Bissouma; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Solanke
Man Utd XI: Bayindir; Yoro, Lindelof, Martinez; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Eriksen, Dalot; Antony, Fernandes; Hojlund
Team news
Ange Postecoglou doesn’t have loads of options, with just two changes from the XI that started the thumping win over Southampton. Yves Bissouma is in midfield instead of Lucas Bergvall, while Pedro Porro starts instead of Destiny Udogie, who picked up a knock against the Saints. That means Djed Spence switches to left-back, allowing Porro to play on the right
Marcus Rashford isn’t in the Man Utd squad tonight, but Alejandro Garnacho is being reintegrated by starting on the bench. The United backline looks a bit different with Altay Bayindir between the sticks and then a back three of Leny Yoro, Victor Lindelof and Lisandro Martinez. Manuel Ugarte, Chrisian Eriksen and Antony also get starts further forward.
Odds
Tottenham win 7/5
Draw 11/4
Man Utd win 17/10
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Prediction
Both sides have shown varied form over the last few weeks, so a lot could ride on the confidence of recent results, especially last week’s Manchester derby. Spurs’ 3-0 win at Old Trafford seems like a world away, and with several key players injured, the away side could nick it, but considering how close they are, a home win seems the most likely result.
Tottenham 2-1 Manchester United.
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