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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United EFL Cup Quarter-Final Preview: A Spot in the Last Four at Stake

A place in the EFL Cup semi-finals is on the line this Thursday night as Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester United in a highly anticipated quarter-final clash in North London.

Both sides head into the contest full of confidence after securing important victories in the Premier League last weekend. Spurs put on an attacking masterclass, netting five goals against Southampton, while Manchester United triumphed in a heated Manchester derby, defeating wounded rivals Manchester City to claim bragging rights.

Son Heung-Min

Son Heung-Min

Ange Postecoglou Under Pressure as Spurs Seek EFL Cup Semi-Final Berth

Ange Postecoglou was feeling the heat in the Tottenham Hotspur dugout following a poor run of just one win in eight matches across all competitions (D3 L4), with the only victory being a surprising 4-0 triumph over Manchester City in the Premier League.

However, the Spurs boss got a much-needed response from his squad with an emphatic 5-0 win over struggling Southampton at St. Mary’s on Sunday. James Maddison netted twice, while Son Heung-min, Dejan Kulusevski, and Pape Matar Sarr all found the back of the net in the first half. The result sealed Russell Martin’s fate, marking the end of his tenure at Southampton.

Tottenham have been prolific in front of goal this season, scoring 36 goals in the Premier League—only Chelsea (37) have more. Despite their current 10th place in the table, Spurs are just five points behind the top four after 16 games.

Tricky fixtures await Postecoglou’s side, including matchups against league leaders Liverpool and fourth-placed Nottingham Forest. But first, they must shift their focus to Thursday’s crucial EFL Cup quarter-final clash with Manchester United, as they aim to reach the semi-finals for the third time in five years.

Spurs advanced to this stage after a 2-1 win over Manchester City in the fourth round at the end of October. To overcome Manchester United, they will need to break a four-game winless streak at home. Spurs haven’t endured a longer home drought since 2008—the same year they last lifted a major trophy, which was the EFL Cup.

Manchester United vs Tottenham

Manchester United vs Tottenham

After suffering back-to-back Premier League defeats to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, Man United have since bounced back under new head coach Ruben Amorim and have won their last two away games by a 2-1 scoreline against Viktoria Plzen and rivals Man City.

Three days on from claiming an important Europa League win over Plzen in Czechia, the Red Devils were seemingly on course to lose at the Etihad, but they produced a stunning late comeback, with Bruno Fernandes’s 88th-minute penalty and Amad Diallo’s majestic 90th-minute winner turning the contest on its head in dramatic fashion.

Match Prediction

Tip 1: Manchester United to Win @Tottenham
Tip 2: Both teams to Score
Tip 3: 1:2
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