MANCHESTER vs TOTTENHAM

BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE

KICK OFF: 6:30PM

Venue: Old Trafford Date: Wednesday, 1 January

TEAM NEWS

Manchester United will assess the fitness of Wayne
Rooney, who missed the win at Norwich with a
groin problem and has yet to return to training.
The game may come too soon for Robin van Persie but
Antonio Valencia returns after a one-game ban.
Tottenham are without midfielder Paulinho, who is likely to
be out for four weeks with an ankle injury.
Right-back Kyle Walker returns from suspension but
Jermain Defoe is doubtful with a hamstring problem.

MATCH PREVIEW

New Year. A time to make rash resolutions and bold
predictions for what might unfold in the next 12 months.
You'd have to be a soothsayer to put Nostradamus to
shame to have accurately called the ups and downs of both
these clubs in the one month since they last met.
In the immediate aftermath of their 2-2 draw at White Hart
Lane, Manchester United lost successive home league
games in the most difficult days yet under David Moyes's
management. But six wins in a row since then have lifted
the gloom to the extent that many see them as genuine title
challengers again.

As the momentum builds, there seems to be a change in
Moyes. On Boxing Day at Hull he was the most animated
he's been yet as United boss.
Animated and angry; contesting every decision - and still
bristling after the game even following a potentially
significant comeback win. He's basically settled in!
In relative terms though, it was a dull December for United
compared to Spurs' month. After that 2-2 draw they won
their next two games, and yet one thumping by Liverpool
later it was all change at the Lane.
Tim Sherwood couldn't have believed that he'd start 2014
as a Premier League manager (head coach, officially), but
he's begun pretty well. So well that Spurs have the chance
to go four league games unbeaten for the first time this
season.
They'll be under no illusions as to how difficult avoiding
defeat will be of course, but will be buoyed by winning their
past three away league games, boasting the third-best
away record in the Premier League this season, and having
broken their own Old Trafford hoodoo with last term's first
win there since 1989.
That's something else for those into omens and fortunes at
the turn of the year - it was that match that ended United's
last six-game winning streak.

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

Spurs won this fixture 3-2 last season, claiming their first
victory at Manchester United since 16 December 1989. The
victory ended a winless run of 26 games (D4, L22) away to
the Red Devils.
Since then the sides have drawn twice at White Hart
Lane, meaning Tottenham are unbeaten in their past three
games against United.

Manchester United

The Red Devils have won their past six games in league
and cup. It is their best winning run since a six-match
streak between August and September 2012 which ended
with a 3-2 loss at home to Tottenham.
They have claimed eight wins from their past 13 top-
flight matches, losing twice.
Danny Welbeck has scored four goals and assisted one in
his past four Premier League appearances.
Manchester United have not conceded a penalty in their
past 76 Premier League games.

Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs have scored more Premier League penalties than
any other side this season - all four of them converted by
Roberto Soldado.
Tottenham have scored seven goals in their past three
Premier League games, as many as they managed in their
final seven top-flight matches under Andre Villas-Boas.
The 3-0 win against Stoke was Spurs' biggest Premier
League victory since beating Aston Villa 4-0 on 26
December 2012.
The result also gave Tottenham their first clean sheet in
nine league games.
Spurs players embarked on 29 dribbles, more than any
other Premier League side, at the weekend.

SOURCE: http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25513267


what a way to kick off the new year United!

all we could ever ask for as a new year present is 3points lads! that ain't asking too much considering how much much we invest into u guys every week. our money, passion but above all, our undying support tru thick and thin

glory glory man united!

yours forever even If blood turn colourless

Tottenham Shall WIN! LIKE.

show love n like if u know man red got d day

By God's Grace. Manu is takin a step up since d last 2 matches ds wl nt b an exceptn

Must Win Match #GGMU

Moyes,no screws-up

Which one is the official thread?

xynerise: Which one is the official thread?

I don't see any other one.

aieromon:

I don't see any other one.

Na wa o. Mukina must be very busy at home

Nice pressure by Welbeck on Lloris

xynerise: Which one is the official thread?

dammmmmm we're missing too many chances,this one I guess!!

Nice shot by Smalling.

nickz: dammmmmm we're missing too many chances,this one I guess!!

The 3point is our birth right

Wasted free kick, Rooney

Nice save by DDG

That was close

Lenon is a threat

xynerise: Lenon is a threat

his pace is his magic

Nice play we just need a goal

Vidic heads the corner kick wide

nickz: his pace is his magic

Someone should make him crippled

Attempts don't win matches goals do...

Goal *bullsh!t

Mtchew,imagine that silly goal

Adebayor strikes

MUN 0-1 TOT

Shitt!

Come on you spurs!

Man U, pls can you all cry me a river?? Adebayor pass them.

Needless tackle by Rooney.

MTN for his efforts

Where is my good friend xynerise. Happy new year

Una sure say na Webb wey I knw stil dey blow dis match, or he just resemble am??