Carabao Cup actions wrap up this week with the Reds making the trip down to North London to face Tottenham in the last quarter-final of the EFL Cup.
Both sides come into this game having contended with highs and lows this season, and both teams come into this game off the back of big wins. United come into this game after our huge derby day victory of City, while Spurs ran rampant away to Southampton, winning 5-0.
The last time these two sides faced each other in this competition was the 2009 final, where Tottenham went in as defending champions. The game ended 0-0 after extra time, with former keeper Ben Foster saving a penalty on our way to lifting the cup that year.
The upcoming Quarter-final fixture will be the ninth total time these two sides have faced each other in this competition. Our opponents currently hold the upper hand, with Spurs boasting five wins, while we have three.
Manchester United Team News
Mason Mount was withdrawn at the fifteen-minute mark in the derby owing to a muscle injury, so won’t make the trip down to North London. Mazraoui was also withdrawn, with the boss admitting he was concerned about his fitness so could also be a doubt for the game.
Amorim dropped both Rashford and Garnacho for our trip to the Etihad on Sunday. While Rashford hasn’t travelled down with the squad, Garnacho looks to be back in Amorim’s plans, as he was seen getting on the bus.
Tottenham Hotspur Team News
Tottenham’s backline has been ravaged by injuries coming into this game. Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Ben Davies are all out of this tie, with Archie Gray being used as a make-shift centreback in recent games. Richarlison, Mikey Moore, and Wilson Odobert all remain out through injuries, with Rodrigo Bentancur missing out through a suspension, and Destiny Udogie also being a doubt.
Predicted XI
Onana ;
Yoro, Maguire, Martinez;
Antony, Ugarte, Casemiro, Malacia;
Fernandes, Hojlund, Diallo.
Form Guide
Manchester United All Competitions Form:
W L L W W
Manchester United Premier League Form:
D W L L W
Tottenham Hotspur All Competitions Form:
D L L D W
Tottenham Hotspur League Form:
L D L L W
Prediction
Having already beaten us 3-0 in the league earlier in the season, Tottenham will feel they have the confidence to repeat this result in our game tonight. Postecoglou’s side this season, however, have been both very unpredictable and inconsistent as can be seen in their recent form.
United deservedly beat Manchester City in the derby, and the players look to be adapting more to Amorim’s system as the weeks go by.
James Maddison and Heung Min-Son both shone against Southampton after stop-start performances this season. With the home side’s defensive frailties in this game, this cup tie has the potential to be a high-scoring one.
Predicted score: Tottenham Hotspur 2 – 2 Manchester United (United win on penalties)
