Date: Sunday 16th February, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm
Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Referee: Peter Bankes (England)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
Tottenham
Ange Postecoglou has been forced to manage a depleted squad in recent weeks, but ahead of this crucial clash, Tottenham Hotspur could welcome back a few key names. First-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and left-back Destiny Udogie are both on track to make their first appearances of 2025, offering a much-needed boost in defence.
Additionally, James Maddison and Brennan Johnson are nearing returns from calf injuries and could be involved in some capacity. However, Tottenham remain without several key players. Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are both sidelined with thigh injuries, while Dominic Solanke continues his recovery from a knee issue.
Richarlison is also out due to a calf injury. Meanwhile, Radu Dragusin recently underwent ACL surgery and has been ruled out for the rest of the 2024/25 season. Timo Werner and Wilson Odobert are back in training but will not be available for selection.
Postecoglou is likely to deploy his preferred 4-3-3 formation, emphasising aggressive pressing, quick ball circulation, and attacking fluidity. Guglielmo Vicario is set to return in goal, offering stability between the posts.
In defence, Pedro Porro and Djed Spence will operate as the full-backs, with Archie Gray and Kevin Danso forming the central pairing due to continued absences in the backline. The midfield trio is expected to consist of Pape Matar Sarr, Yves Bissouma, and young Swedish talent Lucas Bergvall, offering a mix of defensive coverage and progressive ball movement.
In attack, Dejan Kulusevski and Son Heung-min will provide width and pace, while Mathys Tel is expected to lead the line, bringing his finishing prowess and creativity to Tottenham’s attacking play.
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Gray, Danso, Spence; Sarr, Bissouma, Bergvall; Kulusevski, Tel, Son
Manchester United
Ruben Amorim continues to grapple with a growing injury list, as Manchester United head into this high-stakes clash without six confirmed absentees. Lisandro Martínez, who recently underwent surgery, accompanies Jonny Evans (back), Luke Shaw (calf), Mason Mount (thigh), Tom Heaton (unspecified), and Altay Bayindir (unspecified) on the sidelines.
Adding to Amorim’s concerns, the manager revealed in his pre-match press conference that there are ‘one or two issues’ within the squad, though he refrained from specifying which players might be affected.
However, the Portuguese boss can take solace in the emergence of young talents, with Alejandro Garnacho likely to earn a start after his game-changing performance in the FA Cup win over Leicester City. Meanwhile, Patrick Dorgu, who made a peculiar debut as a right-sided winger in that match, is expected to return to a more familiar role on the bench.
Manchester United are expected to line up in a dynamic 3-4-3 system, a formation that allows flexibility in both attack and defence while ensuring midfield control. Andre Onana remains the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper, offering distribution and shot-stopping ability. The back three will likely consist of Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, and Lenny Yoro, providing a combination of experience and youthful energy.
In midfield, Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot will act as wing-backs, offering width and defensive coverage. Manuel Ugarte will be tasked with shielding the backline, while captain Bruno Fernandes operates as the creative heartbeat in the center. Finally, Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho are expected to support Joshua Zirkzee, who will lead the line as the focal point of Manchester United’s offence against Tottenham.
Probable Lineup (3-4-3): Onana; de Ligt, Maguire, Yoro; Mazraoui, Fernandes, Ugarte, Dalot; Diallo, Zirkzee, Garnacho
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Manchester United
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