Manchester United hosts the unpredictable Tottenham Hotspur in what is the top match of the EPL Saturday’s programme. United looks better than before thanks to Michael Carrick’s arrival, but do remember that the Red Devils always accelerate under a new manager and then slow down. As for the Spurs, they are in trouble, and the recent draw with Man City won’t mean a thing if they lose here as well. Tottenham has struggled since the season kicked off, and Thomas Frank just can’t find the right formula for the London team.
The odds favor the hosts, but do know that Tottenham stands as one of the best road teams in England. Plus, they are very unpredictable, as stated before.
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Manchester United VS Tottenham Preview
Manchester United
Things are good under Carrick, and this team plays significantly better than it did in the past. Whether it’s just shock therapy or something else, we have to say that Carrick brought positive vibes on the field, and the players look much more motivated.
Always remembered. Never forgotten.
The Flowers of English football.
The Flowers of Manchester.🌹❤️ pic.twitter.com/OXb1de56SV
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 6, 2026
Right now, United has three wins in a row, all in the Premier League. They were better than City, 2-0, then went to defeat the leaders Arsenal at the Emirates 3-2 before taking down Fulham at home, 3-2. All in all, they played very well.
Manchester United’s games are pretty efficient, with just one of the past five games ending without three goals or with both teams netting. This clearly proves our claims about high efficiency. Also, 12 of Man Utd’s home matches saw 38 goals, with a 23-15 goal difference.
Tottenham
Tottenham comes to Trafford following a draw against City last weekend, 2-2. It was a roller coaster game for the home team, who were stunned in the opening 45 minutes by the Citizens, who netted twice, leaving for the pause with a nice lead and full control of the match. The second half presented a completely different picture, with the Spurs dominating and even having a chance to turn the result around.
Preparing for Man Utd 👊
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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 5, 2026
Spurs are 14th in the EPL standings, which isn’t planned at all. Before the season began, they were supposed to be among the top 5 positions and chase a UCL ticket, yet now that won’t happen.
What’s troubling for Tottenham is that they haven’t won any of their last 6 Premier League matches. However, the data that boosts their confidence ahead of this road trip is that the Spurs have the 4th-best away record in the league.
Manchester United VS Tottenham Head to Head
United and Spurs had a very interesting matchup in the first part of the season, which ended in a 2-2 draw. United had a lead up until the end, when Tottenham flipped the score, yet De Ligt scored a game-winner in the 6th minute of stoppage time, to silence Tottenham Stadium.
The Spurs have 8 matches in a row without a defeat against the Red Devils, and that’s quite an achievement for this unit, which was properly harassed by United in the past. We should mention that the Spurs beat United in the Europa League final last year.
Manchester United VS Tottenham Predictions
United is very good right now, and their improvement is notable, but on the other hand, there is a matter of Tottenham’s unpredictability. The Surs are unstable and can not be underestimated, particularly on the road, where they play without pressure and much better than at home. That’s the sole reason we won’t bet on the final result, but on over 2.5 goals. Both teams score and concede too many goals; therefore, this is the best pick for Sunday’s event.
