Boss addresses poor form and consistency
Ten Hag was asked about the elephant in the room, being his side’s inability to put a run of form together:
Of course, it’s not good behaviour from me, I am impatient, I want to go straight forward. But also be fair, we had success in the last two seasons and we have to work very hard for more success. Not scoring goals. That is the problem, the key area is to score more goals as a team.
Erik ten Hag
Ange looking for statement win
Consistency has been a constant problem for Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou.
Old Trafford has never been a venue that Spurs have classed as a happy hunting ground.
If his team can get a comfortable victory today it certainly would make the rest of the league sit up and take note.
Another day, more threat of the axe
Ever since his arrival at Old Trafford, there seem to be constant questions marks over the future of Erik ten Hag.
Many feel he got a stay of execution last season off the back of an FA Cup final win over Man City.
Sitting eleventh in the table, one place below today’s visitors, Man Utd know things have to improve quickly if they are to have any hope of challenging for Europe.
Welcome to Man Utd vs Tottenham
The Red Devils welcome Tottenham to Old Trafford with both sides desperate for victory and the three points that would see them move into the top half of the Premier League table.
Erik ten Hag expects to have an identical squad available as the one that took on FC Twente in midweek with Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw all out injured.
The Dutchman is expected to bring Kobbie Mainoo back into the side, meaning that Manuel Ugarte could make way as he awaits his full Premier League debut.
Alejandro Garnacho is also expected to force his way into the starting line-up, all that remains to be seen is whether he replaces Marcus Rashford or Amad Diallo in the process.
Ange Postecoglou will be hoping that Son Heung-min is fit for today’s game as there were concerns over an injury he picked up in their win over Qarabag in midweek.
Son has created the most chances from open play in the Premier League this season and will be integral to any chances Spurs have of getting a rare win at Old Trafford.
Dargusin’s red card only applies to European games so the only expected absentees for the trip are likely to be Wilson Odobert and Richarlison.
