Manchester United are being backed to beat Tottenham Hotspur tonight. Should be worried?
Manchester United are looking to record an away win against a top half side in the Premier League for the first time this season.
And it makes us a little uncomfortable that two pundits are backing United to win, instead of writing us off.
This probably has more to do with the catastrophe which is Tottenham right now, after their 6-1 hammering at Newcastle this past weekend.
Manchester United backed to win
Chris Sutton, who has made a habit of writing United off all season, is backing the Red Devils for a 3-1 win.
He told BBC Sport: “I really fancy Manchester United here… I don’t see them scoring as many as Newcastle did but I definitely don’t think Tottenham will keep a clean sheet.”
Meanwhile Paul Merson told SportsKeeda that he expects United to win 2-0 at Tottenham.
He said: “I don’t see how they can come back from their defeat against Newcastle. Man United will have too much for them on the counter and should be able to win this game.”
Tottenham currently have Ryan Mason in caretaker charge, after sacking previous caretaker Christian Stiellini, who was previously Antonio Conte’s assistant.
There is unrest among Spurs fans, furious with the running of the club, and Manchester United must use this.
An early goal for Erik ten Hag’s side could really see the home crowd turn against Spurs. Hopefully Sutton and Merson are right for once, and United go on to win comfortably.
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