Tottenham take on the visitors Manchester United in the quarterfinal match of English Football League Cup. The match will be played on Thursday, December 19th at Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium (London).
Tottenham began their journey with Ange Postecoglou in the summer of last year. His mission to bring the ambitious club, which missed out on European football, back into the Champions League always looked challenging. The departure of Harry Kane to Munich only made things harder. Despite losing their star striker to Bayern, Tottenham had a realistic shot at the top four, but Aston Villa's rise to prominence ultimately thwarted them. During the summer, Spurs brought in a new striker, Dominic Solanke, who took time to adjust but eventually found his scoring touch. However, a spate of injuries disrupted the team’s rhythm, and by winter, they had suffered a string of poor results. Yet, their potential shone through in moments, such as the emphatic victory over Manchester City, who they had earlier eliminated from the League Cup. Most recently, after a 1-1 Europa League draw with Rangers, Tottenham convincingly defeated Southampton in the Premier League. Despite these flashes of brilliance, wins remain inconsistent.
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Manchester United scrambles to fix their season. The "Red Devils" were expected to part ways with their manager in the summer following a disastrous campaign. Last season, after earning a Champions League berth by finishing third in 2023, United finished bottom of their group in Europe, behind Galatasaray and Copenhagen. They also dropped to 8th in the Premier League standings. However, Erik ten Hag managed to delay his dismissal with an FA Cup triumph, only for his tenure to finally end in the fall. Despite significant spending on squad reinforcements, Manchester United looked uninspiring. The club also parted ways with sporting director Ashworth in early December, hiring Rúben Amorim to turn things around. His debut saw a disappointing draw against newly-promoted Ipswich, followed by wins against Bodø/Glimt and Everton. However, losses to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest halted their momentum. United eventually returned to winning ways with a victory over Viktoria Plzeň, and in a dramatic derby against a struggling Manchester City, they secured a last-minute 2-1 win with goals in stoppage time.
In their last four encounters, Tottenham and Manchester United have alternated between wins and draws. While Tottenham is favored as the home side, they are no more consistent than Manchester United at the moment. A neutral approach seems prudent, with "over 3.0 total goals" being a promising bet.
Prediction for the match: Over 3.0 scored goals.
