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Chris Sutton predicts the result of Sunday’s clash against Manchester United and Tottenham, with the pundit explaining why he thinks the home side might get some joy.

It has not been a great start to the season for either Spurs or Manchester United, with both managers under a fair bit of pressure.

Even though we are only five games into the Premier League campaign, this clash already feels like a season-defining one for both sides.

A loss for either side in this game would come as a severe dent to the confidence of the respective squads.

Man Utd hold an advantage?

Sutton suggested that the home side will get beat if they look to go toe-to-toe with Spurs but he also thinks Erik Ten Hag’s men will avoid doing that.

The pundit stated that playing on the counter-attack will actually quite suit United, backing them to just about edge out the Lilywhites.

The former Celtic man told BBC Sport about Sunday’s clash: “My first thought was that I fancy Manchester United to win this but, the more I think about it, the less likely that seems. United made heavy weather of their Europa League draw with FC Twente on Wednesday, with a performance that was very uninspiring.

“Mind you, we need to see more from Spurs in the final third too, so I am going to stick with my instincts and go for a United win. Let me explain why.

“In my opinion, United cannot beat Spurs by going toe-to-toe with them, but there is an argument that Tottenham’s playing style will suit Erik Ten Hag, because it is in these sort of games where Ten Hag’s counter-attack football works best.

“I am not exactly confident they will beat Spurs though. What worries me most about tipping United is what happens in the centre of the park. Are United going to rely on Christian Eriksen again, against his former club. A great player, but does he have the legs?

Prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Tottenham.

Tottenham will believe

Spurs will go into this game believing that they are the better side and we know that they will look to take the game to the Manchester club.

However, Tottenham cannot afford to waste their chances like they have done on several occasions this season as United are more than capable of scoring a couple of goals, given the pace they have on the counter-attack.

 

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Emmanuel Petit, a France World Cup winner, has claimed that Zinedine Zidane would require a series of assurances from Sir Jim Ratcliffe before he’d even contemplate taking the reins at Manchester United.

The Real Madrid legend is “very conscious” about player quality and would need to be convinced he can tackle the issues at Old Trafford.

Petit has indicated that Zidane would only entertain an offer if he’s confident in addressing the current challenges facing the club.

Despite this, concerns over the squad’s quality and potential language barriers could hinder his potential appointment.

Amidst a flurry of speculation, Zidane has been recently linked with the managerial position at Old Trafford, as Erik ten Hag braces for Brentford amidst scrutiny following a disappointing season start.

With just three wins out of 11 in all competitions and two from seven in the Premier League, the pressure is mounting.

Zidane’s name is not new in the context of a possible saviour for the Red Devils, and with Didier Deschamps showing no signs of vacating the French national team’s helm, the rumour mill is abuzz yet again

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He mused over whether Zidane would be willing to leave his comfortable life in Madrid, stating: “I’m not sure that he speaks very good English as well. And communication is very important in the dressing room.”

The Red Devils’ struggle to replicate their heyday success since the departure of the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013 has been palpable, with the club clinching just five top-four finishes since then. Their alarming eighth-place finish in the previous season marks the lowest in their Premier League history.

Despite bagging five major trophies during this time, including the 2016 Europa League, United’s presence has been markedly absent beyond the Champions League quarter-finals.

For Zidane, tipped by some as a potential saviour amid United’s current slump to 14th in the table and a three-game goal drought, Old Trafford might not hold much allure, suggests former French international Emmanuel Petit.

Petit opines that ‘Zizou’, who boasts an illustrious managerial record with Real Madrid, would demand solid assurances before contemplating a switch to the Manchester side.

He added: “Honestly, I know a little bit, Zizou [Zidane], and he needs to get guarantees if he wants to sign over there in Manchester United. At the moment, the environment at Manchester United for years has not been good.”

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Thomas Tuchel has been linked with Manchester United and one Red Devils legend thinks he would be a good fit for the club.

Manchester United icon Peter Schmeichel has thrown his weight behind Thomas Tuchelas a strong contender for the managerial hot seat at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag has got through the international break with his job still intact, but the speculation around his position is not quietening down.

United’s 0-0 draw away to Aston Villa consigned United to their worst league start since 1989. A group of United executives gathered in London last Tuesday, but the former Ajax manager looks to have retained his role.

Nevertheless, ex-Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic has been linked with the position, while Tuchel, who has been a free agent since he left Bayern Munich, is still believed to be a candidate. Having spoken to the ex-Chelsea boss before, Schmeichel believes Tuchel would be an outstanding option for the Red Devils.

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While speaking to Arsenal legend David Seaman on the ‘Seaman Says’ podcast, via Betway, Schmeichel said: “I think with Tuchel and the last two jobs that he had at Chelsea and Bayern Munich, he’s been at those two clubs at the wrong time in their history. Chelsea was a mess when he was there and there was so much internal fighting.

“There’s new owners coming in and so many things were happening with Bayern. The same thing, they changed the whole board of directors, they changed the whole leadership of the club. They lasted for one year and that was precisely the year that he was there.

“I really like Thomas Tuchel. Being around the Champions League and interviewing him, listening to what he’s saying when he’s in the technical area, and his personality, he just looks like somebody who could be a good manager at Manchester United.

“I don’t think he had his way at Chelsea. I know for sure he didn’t have his way at Bayern. I just think he’s got such a great aura around him that he fits a bill.”

Tuchel has also been linked with the England job ever since Gareth Southgate resigned after last summer’s European Championship. United are currently languishing in 14th position and face Brentford in the Premier League next, followed by a Europa League clash away to Fenerbahce, who are managed by former United boss Jose Mourinho.

Despite his admiration for Tuchel, Schmeichel pledged to give Ten Hag his backing. He added: “Erik ten Hag is still the manager, and for as long as he’s the manager, as a fan I will support him because I want the club to do well. I don’t want Manchester United to be that football club that changes the manager all the time.

 

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The Palace star has caught the attention of some of the biggest Premier League clubs with his £60 million release clause seen as an attractive option for some teams in England.

The Red Devils are closely monitoring the England international who is known for his creativity and goal scoring attributes.

However, the report has mentioned that in order to make room for Eze in the team and the finances to make sense, Man United would have to let either Marcus Rashford or Bruno Fernandes leave the club.

They have become the latest players linked with an exit from the club with Christian Eriksen being the other name who is most likely coming towards the end of his time at Old Trafford.

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Man United find Eze as an attractive option for the club due to his ability to play in a number of different positions.

The Palace star can play as an attacking midfielder as well as the left-side of the attack, making him ideal for the Red Devils who feel that the player can play in the positions currently occupied by Rashford and Fernandes.

Erik ten Hag’s team have been scouting the English midfielder, who scored 11 goals in the league last season and registered four assists in a highly successful season for the Eagles and contributed to their top half finish in the league.

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It is not a secret that the Red Devils are looking to bolster their attacking options and their interest in Eze could force them to make an unpopular decision of letting one of their star players leave the club.

Any move for Eze to join Man United depends on Ten Hag’s team selling one of their star players.

Oliver Glasner’s team have no intention of accepting any offer below the £60 million mark.

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