Michael Owen makes prediction over Tottenham-Manchester United Premier League game tonight
Premier League is already under way after coronavirus pandemic but Manchester United now make a trip to North London to face Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur in Friday evening football.
And Manchester United former striker Michael Owen has made prediction over the game at New Tottenham Stadium this evening.
Owen thinks his former side will continue where they left off before the season was halted due to the global pandemic.
“Spurs drew with Burnley last time out and find themselves in eighth place, four points adrift of fifth-placed United and seven behind Chelsea in fourth, so a win is absolutely vital to their top-four chances,” Owen told BetVictor.
“They will have been buoyed by the return to fitness of their main man Harry Kane although they will certainly miss the suspended Dele Alli.
“United fans are likely to be licking their lips at the prospect of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes starting together for the first time in what could become a midfield partnership to compare with any other in world football. They will also be delighted to see Marcus Rashford back and fit again.
“Manchester United’s form was improving drastically before the Premier League break. They went five games unbeaten in the league, including wins over Chelsea and Manchester City whereas Spurs seemed to be going in the opposite direction.
“Assuming that both teams pick up where they left off, I fancy United to secure a
In what is a boost for both sides, Tottenham and United welcome back all of their injured players with Spurs previously missing the likes of Harry Kane, while their today’s opponents had to cope without Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba.
Ole’s side were beaten in 11 games and knee extending their run to 12 consecutive games without a defeat.
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