Man Utd v Tottenham

Having played Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter finals on Monday night, a difficult period has now begun for Man Utd. First up for them in the league is Tottenham, which is a potentially tricky encounter.

After the past couple of weeks, it has become clear to football analysts that Louis van Gaal is purposely encouraging his players to control the game at the expense of taking risks. And after shipping two goals away to Swansea in a 2-1 loss, it is clear that van Gaal is right not to trust his defence.

For a while, Tottenham’s season was extremely exciting for the fans. Once the side began to hit peak form over Christmas, they managed to defeat Chelsea 5-3. Along with playing for a Champions League place, Spurs were still in the League Cup, FA Cup, and Europa League.

Now, though, Spurs’ best chance at success is to finish fifth and earn guaranteed entry to the Europa League. And much of their success can be attributed to the meteoric rise of 21-year-old striker Harry Kane, without whom Spurs would be suffering greatly.

Expectations

While Louis van Gaal has wisely favoured stable tactics to mask his team’s defensive deficiencies, he is still not entirely committed to selecting the right players. For instance, only recently has Wayne Rooney returned to a striking role. The issue for this game is that van Gaal might again try to cram in players who do not quite fit.

When this match was played at White Hart Lane, the outcome was a 0-0 draw. Now, Spurs are in much better form and will fancy their chances against the Reds. This could be a tight encounter, with Spurs afforded opportunities to counter Man Utd’s attacks and score on the break.

Match Tips

Tip one: Under 2.5 goals @ 2.00 with ladbrokes
Tip two: Tottenham @ 4.50 with ladbrokes

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The odds of 1.75 for Man Utd winning are not particularly rewarding for what will be a tough game for the Reds to win. Alternatively, backing Tottenham at 4.50 with ladbrokes could lead to a lucrative payout for going with the upset.