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Tottenham and their boss, Ange Postecoglou, really shut down the critics on Sunday night with a stunning 5-0 win over Southampton—all goals scored before half-time! This dominant performance ended a five-match winless streak and boosted their confidence just in time for a big Carabao Cup quarter-final against Manchester United.
Postecoglou knows his way around domestic cups, having snagged the Scottish equivalent in both seasons at Celtic. Fun fact: the Carabao Cup is the last trophy Spurs lifted, way back in 2008. To keep the dream alive this year, Tottenham needs to not only beat United but also break their four-match winless run at home—a streak they last faced in that fateful year of 2008!
On the flip side, United are gaining momentum under Ruben Amorim, who’s on a mission to bring back the glory days of Sir Alex Ferguson. Their thrilling 2-1 derby win over Manchester City last weekend showcased Amorim’s knack for making bold choices, like leaving Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho out of the squad. That gamble paid off, with rising star Amad Diallo scoring the winning goal.
History is on Amorim’s side in some ways, as two of his predecessors—Jose Mourinho and Erik ten Hag—won the Carabao Cup in their first seasons at Old Trafford. But he’s got a tough challenge ahead against Tottenham, as United haven’t won in their last four meetings with Spurs. Plus, they’re still looking for three consecutive wins across all competitions in the 2024/25 season, a stat they need to change to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
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Tottenham’s James Maddison is on fire after his two-goal show against Southampton, but he’s still looking for his first goal in 11 career meetings with United—a record he’s eager to change. For the visitors, Amad Diallo has stepped up as United’s star, scoring the crucial goal against City and contributing to eight goals in his last nine matches.
United have gone unbeaten in five of their seven matches under Ruben Amorim, with losses only to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest.
Spurs broke their five-match winless streak with that 5-0 thrashing of Southampton.
Manchester United haven’t won in their last four meetings with Tottenham, with their last victory coming in 2022.
Hot Stat: Tottenham have scored 2+ goals in five of the last six head-to-head encounters with Manchester United, highlighting their attacking prowess in this matchup.
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