Tottenham are set to host Manchester United later this week in a game that has a lot of significance as both the clubs look to prove that their project is heading in the right direction. With the North Londoners, there had been a lot of question marks of late, while United faced those in the start of the season where Ruben Amorim was under pressure to save his job.

And that is where both the sides will be looking to make a mark.

There will be a lot of pressure on Thomas Frank’s men given how 60,000 Lilywhites supporters watched their side give an underwhelming performance against Chelsea last weekend. That game did end up in a 1-0 defeat, but it was more; there was no sense of attacking sequences and creative intent, which got many fans frustrated.

And now only they have a chance to prove their credentials against another big six side in Manchester United just six months after their meeting in the 2025 Europa League Final.

Man United and Spurs are both on 17 points on the table, with only goal difference being a difference between them. Which means a win for either can see them leapfrog into second place, at...