Tottenham vs Man Utd Preview & Prediction | 2024-25 English League Cup | Quarter-final
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Tottenham’s quest to lift the League Cup for the first time since 2008 has led them to a quarter-final showdown with Man Utd, newly invigorated under Ruben Amorim.
Kick-off date/time: Thursday December 19th 2024: UK – 8:00pm / US ET – 3:00pm / US PT – 12:00pm
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / US – CBS Sports
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Paramount+
Tottenham Preview: One game closer to elusive trophy
Tottenham fans may just be starting to dream in this point with them having now reached the quarter-finals of the League Cup under the command of a head coach in Ange Postecoglou, who knows very well how to win these sort of competitions, having done so throughout his career at different clubs.
Spurs have already knocked out the blue side of Manchester, beating Man City last round and now they have the chance to complete the set by defeating Man Utd in what would be their second win of the season over the Red Devils.
Man Utd Preview: Derby win clearest sign yet of a turnaround
It was never going to be easy for Ruben Amorim when it came to implementing his ideas and tactics into this stale Man Utd squad but the former Sporting Lisbon head coach has done a good job so far. The biggest sign of this came at the weekend just gone, as the Red Devils stunned inter-city rivals and Premier League holders Man City, coming from behind late on to win 1-2 in dramatic fashion.
Further justification of Amorim’s work come with a win in North London, which would leave them just a two-legged semi-final away from another Wembley appearance and a second League Cup final across three seasons.
Tottenham Team News: Injuries have heavily depleted backline
With Romero, Davies and van de Ven both confirmed to missing and Destiny Udogie a serious doubt, Spurs will be forced to field somewhat of a makeshift defence with Pedro Porro coming back into the XI and Djed Spence likely to switch sides. Timo Werner or Brennan Johnson could replace Heung-min Son after the latter took a knock against Southampton.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Forster; Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence; Sarr, Bergvall; Kulusevski, Maddison, Werner; Solanke
Unavailable: Vicario (Injured), Davies (Injured), Romero (Injured), van de Ven (Injured), Bentancur (Suspended), Odobert (Injured), Richarlison (Injured)
Questionable: Udogie (Injured), Moore (Fitness), Son (Injured)
Man Utd Team News: Shaw and Mount both out
The likes of Antony, Kobbie Mainoo, Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro all came off the bench last Sunday and each could be picked from the start on this occasion with rotation likely on United’s side. Luke Shaw and Mason Mount are both missing through injury, whilst Noussair Mazraoui is doubtful.
Predicted XI (3-4-3): Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez; Antony, Eriksen, Mainoo, Dalot; Fernandes, Zirkzee, Garnacho
Unavailable: Shaw (Injured), Mount (Injured)
Questionable: Mazraoui (Injured)
Tottenham vs Man Utd Prediction
Beating Man City will have done wonders for the confidence of Man Utd under Amorim and against a notoriously open Spurs backline, it would be no surprise to see them really take the game to Postecoglou’s men here. However, writing off Tottenham would be a mistake with this match absolutely huge from their perspective as they bid to end that trophy drought.
The outcome of this contest is a tough one to call but it’s clear that both teams are stronger going forward than they are in defence. Neither will want penalties and a highly offensive style of play is expected from both. Therefore, backing both teams to score is well worth considering.
Tottenham vs Man Utd Tip: Both teams to score