Tottenham vs Manchester United
Premier League
Saturday
19th August 2023
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of game week 2 of the Premier League fixture between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
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Tottenham Hotspur form analysis
Tottenham’s end of season form was poor as they won just 2 and lost 3 of their final 5 league games. The wins came against Crystal Palace (1-0) and Leeds (4-1). However, damaging defeats to Liverpool (1-2), Arsenal (0-3) and Aston Villa (1-2) would prove costly.
Tottenham scored 8 goals across the 5 matches but also conceded 11, keeping just 1 clean sheet. This highlighted issues at both ends of the pitch. Their home and away form contrasted – Tottenham won both home games convincingly but lost all 3 away matches while leaking 7 goals on their travels. In summary, Tottenham’s form faltered when it mattered most to miss out on the Champions League places. Improving their away defensive record and finding more consistency will be critical next season.
Tottenham went ahead early through Romero’s header from a Maddison set piece. Royal equalized for them right before halftime with a long range strike. Spurs had opportunities through Son, Kulusevski and others but Brentford defended well. Maddison and Romero performed well for Tottenham but the team faded after the bright start. In the end a draw was a fair result for Spurs against a stubborn Brentford team.
Manchester United form analysis
Manchester United’s end of season form was strong, winning 4 and losing just 1 of their final 5 league games. Their only defeat came in a tight 0-1 loss away to West Ham. However, United bounced back with four consecutive wins including victories over top 6 sides Chelsea (4-1) and Tottenham (2-1).
United scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches, with Martial hitting form and Casemiro proving a massive presence in midfield. The returns of Rashford and Sancho strengthened their attack. Defensively United were solid, conceding just 3 goals across the games while keeping 3 clean sheets. Maguire and Martinez built an impressive partnership.
