Chris Sutton predicts four-year first in Man United vs Tottenham fixture

The Purple Devils have turned a nook since Michael Carrick changed Ruben Amorim on the helm and are available into the sport using excessive on confidence.

That’s the reason, in accordance with Opta’s Supercomputer, Man United are large favourites to win in opposition to Spurs, with the Lilywhites the clear underdogs going into the sport.

Chris Sutton expects Man United to edge out Tottenham

Sutton doesn’t assume it will likely be a one-sided contest on Saturday afternoon, with the pundit anticipating Dominic Solanke to proceed his goalscoring streak at Previous Trafford.

Nevertheless, he expects Carrick’s males to edge out the North Londoners by one purpose.

Suttong advised BBC Sport: “Manchester United have been barely lucky to beat Fulham final outing. A draw would have been about proper. Nonetheless, it was large for Benjamin Sesko to get their winner and I’ve obtained to say he put it away very properly, particularly as a result of he ought to have scored with a header earlier within the recreation.

Tottenham, in the meantime, produced a terrific comeback in opposition to Manchester Metropolis. I’ve talked about how a lot I charge Dominic Solanke and when he’s up for Spurs, they’re in a significantly better place as a staff.

There’s a hazard of getting carried away with United underneath Michael Carrick, and I’m anticipating Solanke to attain once more right here, nevertheless it nonetheless appears like United will discover a option to win it.”

Prediction: Man United 2-1 Tottenham.

This could be the primary time Man United have defeated Tottenham since 2022. Since then, Spurs have drawn three and received 5 in opposition to the Purple Devils.

Why Spurs followers is usually a little optimistic forward of tomorrow’s conflict

Thomas Frank has confirmed that Micky van de Ven is obtainable for the Man United conflict, whereas Djed Spence is also able to characteristic.

Tottenham will take some confidence from their final two performances in opposition to Eintracht Frankfurt and Man Metropolis.

Moreover, one can’t neglect the truth that the Spurs gamers could have nice reminiscences of Previous Trafford, having received 3-0 on the venue final season, and the Lilywhites boast of a wonderful file in opposition to United over current years.