The stage is set for an electrifying quarter-final clash in the Carabao Cup at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United will lock horns. With both teams coming off the back of crucial victories, this midweek fixture promises to be one of the most captivating encounters of the round. Let’s find out how you can watch Tottenham vs Manchester United in Carabao Cup action.
Tottenham Hotspur ended their five-game winless run in the Premier League in stunning fashion, demolishing Southampton with a resounding 5-0 victory.
Ange Postecoglou’s men delivered a commanding first-half performance, with James Maddison scoring twice and further goals coming from Dejan Kulusevski, Heung-min Son, and Pape Matar Sarr.
This emphatic display saw the likes of Djed Spence and Lucas Bergvall earn their first Premier League starts since joining the club, both turning in impressive performances.
Crucially, with the game effectively won by half-time, Postecoglou was able to rest key players, including Son, Maddison, and Spence, giving them valuable recovery time ahead of this Carabao Cup showdown. It’s this freshness, coupled with their resurgent form, that gives Spurs fans renewed optimism.
Manchester United, meanwhile, come into this fixture off the back of a dramatic derby-day victory against Manchester City.
Despite trailing for much of the game, United turned the contest on its head in the dying moments, with Amad Diallo winning a crucial penalty converted by Bruno Fernandes in the 88th minute, before Diallo himself scored the decisive goal in the 90th minute.
This hard-fought win not only boosted their confidence but also highlighted their resilience and tactical adaptability under their new manager, Rúben Amorim.
The game will be hosted at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday, 19 December 2024, with an 8:00 pm UK time kick-off.
The match will be available to watch on Sky Go UK NOW, SKY GO Extra, Sky Ultra HD, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports+, and BBC Radio 5 Live.
Tottenham have several absentees going into this fixture, with Wilson Odobert, Guglielmo Vicario, Mikey Moore, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Ben Davies, and Richarlison all sidelined due to injuries. Additionally, Rodrigo Bentancur remains unavailable as he continues to serve his seven-game suspension.
For Manchester United, Jonny Evans is set to miss this game due to a knock that will likely keep him out until late December.
Luke Shaw is also unavailable as he recovers from a hamstring injury, expected to see him return at the end of the month, while Mason Mount’s muscle injury will keep him out until early January.
Predicting this match is no easy task, with both teams high after impressive victories. However, the depth of Manchester United’s squad gives them a slight edge in terms of fitness and available options, particularly with Tottenham missing key players in defence.
That said, Spurs have already defeated United earlier this season, and their ability to start games at a blistering pace could be the deciding factor. If they can find early goals, as they did against Southampton, they stand a strong chance of securing another famous win.
Given the high stakes of this cup tie and the attacking intent of both teams, an entertaining and closely contested game is expected. Ultimately, Spurs’ newfound confidence and tactical fluidity under Postecoglou might just see them edge it.
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Manchester United.
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