Manchester United vs Tottenham – Saturday 28th October 2017 – 12:30 - Sky Sports Football 

Man United are 23/20 with Romelu Lukaku at 100/30 to score first.

Manchester United face Tottenham at Old Trafford Saturday lunchtime, in a huge match for Jose Mourinho's side.

The Red Devils come into this match in mixed form, after losing their last Premier League match against Huddersfield.

Huddersfield claimed a famous victory against the Red Devils, ending United's unbeaten run of eight matches.

Aaron Mooy stunned the visitors, with the forward finishing from close range after Tom Ince's initial shot (28).

Laurent Depoitre made it 2-0 just five minutes later (33), capitalising on substitute Victor Lindelof's mistake.

Marcus Rashford (78) grabbed a consolation goal for United, who were second best throughout this contest.

 

Defensive Mindset

United had enjoyed an excellent start to the season, but they come into this match with just one point in two matches.

The loss against Huddersfield and the draw against Liverpool has seen United curb their attacking instincts for a much more defensive approach.

Jose Mourinho's side are still second in the Premier League despite this, but they trail neighbours City by five points.

This fixture will be a huge challenge, with Tottenham level with United on points after thrashing Liverpool.

 

United Favourites

Manchester United come into this match as slight favourites, with home advantage informing the odds.

Jose Mourinho will be looking for a response from his charges and reignite their Premier League campaign.

United will be looking to make it four wins in six matches against Tottenham in the Premier League.

Excellent Win

Tottenham come into this match on the back of a 4-1 win against Liverpool in the Premier League.

Harry Kane (4) opened the scoring for Spurs, with the England striker continuing his fine form in front of goal.

Heung Min Son scored Tottenham's second (12) after a terrible mistake from Dejan Lovren allowed Kane through and to set up Son.

Mohamed Salah pulled one back for Liverpool after a fine ball from Jordan Henderson allowed him to slot past Hugo Lloris (24).

Dele Alli made it 3-1 to Spurs on the stroke of half-time (45+3), volleying in after another poor clearance, this time from Matip.

Harry Kane made it 4-1 to Tottenham just eleven minutes after the break (56), this time Simon Mignolet making the mistake.

 

Six Unbeaten

Tottenham come into this match on the back of six games unbeaten, including two impressive results against Real Madrid and Liverpool.

They have climbed to third in the league as a result of this impressive run, with five wins and a draw.

Kane's scintillating form has continued for Spurs, with Pochettino's side now level with United on points.

This will be a tough assignment for Tottenham, despite Jose Mourinho's side struggling of late.

Spurs Underdogs

Mauricio Pochettino's side come into this match as underdogs, with United's pedigree informing the odds.

This will be a tough match for Tottenham, with their record at Old Trafford poor in recent times.

Spurs will be looking for a second win in three matches against Manchester United.

Tottenham are 12/5 with Harry Kane at 7/2 to open the scoring.

Betting Tips

Tip 1 – Lukaku to score first @ 100/30

Tip 2 – United to win 3-1 @ 16/1

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