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Confirmed XI: Tottenham vs Manchester United - January signing starts, Obi-Martin bench

Tottenham Hotspur will host Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday, February 16, 2025, in a Premier League clash.

Current Form: Both teams are having seasons below expectations, finding themselves in the wrong half of the table. Tottenham is currently 14th in the league standings with 27 points from 24 matches, having won eight, drawn three, and lost 13. They are coming off a loss against Aston Villa in the FA Cup. Manchester United is slightly ahead in 13th place with 29 points from 24 matches, with eight wins, five draws, and 11 losses. The Red Devils secured a win against Leicester City in their recent FA Cup match.

League Performance: Manchester United’s Premier League form is considered average, with a 35% win rate, placing them 12th in the league. Their home form shows 5 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses, while their away form is also average with 3 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses

Head-to-Head: Historically, Manchester United dominates this fixture, with 43 wins compared to Tottenham’s 13 in their last 70 meetings[1]. There have been 14 draws. In all-time meetings, Manchester United has won 96 times in 203 clashes, while Tottenham has won 56 times, and there have been 51 draws.

Key Stats: Manchester United has scored 28 goals in the Premier League this season, averaging 1.22 goals per match. They have conceded 32 goals, averaging 1.39 goals conceded per match.

Prediction: Both teams will be aiming for a win to improve their position in the league table. Home advantage could be crucial for Tottenham as they seek to regain confidence.

The confirmed team-sheets have been handed to the referee’s office and Manchester United’s confirmed XI are as follows:

Manchester United full squad to face Tottenham Hotspur

Starting XI:

Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Dorgu, Fernandes (c), Casemiro, Dalot, Garnacho, Zirkzee, Hojlund

Substitutes:

Harrison, Amass, Fredricson, Heaven, Lindelof, J.Fletcher, Kone, Moorhouse, Obi

Come on United!

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