The Premier League is really up and running in 2024 as we prepare for a scintillating five months of action in the second half of the season. There’s still a lot to play for as we kick on through January and with the transfer window now being open, anything is possible. Today, we’ll be taking a look at what should be an entertaining clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Manchester United Form GuideManchester United supporters probably felt as if their League Cup win last season was a sign that times were changing for the better - but it seems as if there are more than a few hurdles they still have to overcome. The fans aren’t happy with the owners, there are numerous scandals off the pitch, and Erik ten Hag has more pressure on his shoulders than ever before.
It’s been a case of ‘bad result, good result’ for Manchester United recently. They lost to Bayern Munich, then drew 0-0 with Liverpool. They lost to West Ham, then came from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa. They lost 2-1 to Nottingham Forest, then managed to beat Wigan 2-0 in the FA Cup.
Tottenham Form GuideFollowing on from their best ever start to a Premier League season, Tottenham Hotspur have come crashing back down to earth - and Big Ange is having to endure the cold reality of English football. Spurs still have the quality necessary to cause just about anyone problems but between injuries and an eccentric style of play, their big issue will always be consistency.
Following wins over Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Everton, Spurs were handled a big 4-2 defeat against Brighton. They bounced back, though, rattling off nice wins over Bournemouth and Burnley.
Match PredictionThese two sides are pretty chaotic to watch at the best of times and we anticipate that being on full display in this one. They share a lot of the same traits throughout the core of their squads, and in terms of a prediction, we’re going to go for an energetic ‘over 2.5 goals scored’.
