Manchester United is preparing for a high-stakes trip to the heart of London as they face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Football enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating this showdown, which marks the second game of the season for both teams.
Manchester United previously secured a 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, while Tottenham Hotspur drew 2-2 against Brentford.
As both teams prepare for this challenge, all eyes are on the players set to take the field, each striving to secure three vital points. The longstanding rivalry between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur adds an extra level of intensity to the match, turning it into a fixture that stirs the passion of fans and sparks debates for weeks afterward.
TEAM NEWS
Manchester United’s center back, Lisandro Martinez, is anticipated to be available for the London game. The Argentine international was substituted at halftime during the match against Wolves, which led fans to believe he was injured. However, Erik Ten Hag clarified that Martinez was replaced due to receiving an early yellow card.
The center back participated in Friday’s training session and is set to be in good shape for the upcoming match. However, this game might come too quickly for Manchester United’s new signing, Rasmus Hojlund. The 20-year-old, who recently arrived from Atalanta, is still recuperating from an injury, and the medical team is aiming for him to make his debut in the Arsenal game.
Kickoff Time.
The much anticipated game is scheduled to kick-off at exactly 5:30 pm in London.
Date and Venue.
Both sides will face each other for the first time this season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, August 19, 2023.
