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After experiencing contrasting starts to their Europa League journeys, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are gearing up for a Premier League clash this Sunday at Old Trafford.
Erik ten Hag finds himself under mounting pressure following United’s 1-1 draw against FC Twente.
In stark contrast, Tottenham secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Qarabag on Thursday evening, even after being reduced to ten men.
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Midfielder Christian Eriksen was the focal point during United’s Europa League opener against Twente.
He launched his team’s European campaign with a spectacular 20-yard goal but later conceded that the visitors to Old Trafford “wanted” victory more than Ten Hag’s side, a troubling admission for the home fans.
Speculation is rife about whether the INEOS ownership will decide to dismiss Ten Hag in the coming weeks.
The Dutch manager has struggled to validate Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s decision to retain him over the summer, with United currently sitting in the bottom half of the standings after five games.
However, it’s not entirely doom and gloom for Manchester United. The draw with Twente extended their unbeaten streak to four matches.
Yet, only Southampton have underperformed their Expected Goals (xG) more than Ten Hag’s squad this season.
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Indeed, United have netted five times from an xG of 9.6—the third-highest in the league.
Ten Hag’s men could take inspiration from Spur’s attacking efficiency, as Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham has rediscovered its scoring touch.
Manchester United Team News vs Tottenham
Following the stalemate with Twente, Ten Hag confirmed he expects to have the same squad available for the Tottenham encounter.
Leny Yoro (foot), Tyrell Malacia (knee), Victor Lindelof (toe), and Luke Shaw (calf) are all set to miss out once again.
Manchester United Possible Starting Lineup
Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Mainoo; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee
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