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Tottenham Must Deploy Potent Attacking Pair to Defeat Manchester United

Tottenham Must Deploy Potent Attacking Pair to Defeat Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester United this weekend in a crucial Premier League clash as both sides look to turn around their disappointing seasons. Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou should consider starting two key attacking players to give his team the best chance of victory.

After back-to-back cup defeats, Tottenham are desperate to return to winning ways in the league. They haven’t won at home in the Premier League since early November, but have already beaten United twice this season including a thrilling 4-3 win in the Carabao Cup.

With both teams struggling defensively this season, an entertaining high-scoring encounter could be on the cards at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. To gain the upper hand, Postecoglou should hand a first Premier League start to January signing Mathys Tel alongside the returning James Maddison.

Tel Ready to Make Premier League Impact

French striker Mathys Tel joined Spurs on loan from Bayern Munich in January after a protracted transfer saga. The 19-year-old has already made an impression, scoring in the cup defeat to Aston Villa.

Tel has shown he can lead the line effectively despite his young age. Starting him against United would give Spurs a dynamic attacking threat and show the Red Devils what they missed out on after failing to sign him last month.

Maddison’s Return Could be Key

James Maddison is in contention to return from injury this weekend according to Postecoglou. The England midfielder was in superb form before his latest setback, with 8 goals and 4 assists in just 15 league starts this season.

Maddison’s creativity and eye for goal would significantly boost Tottenham’s attacking threat. His ability to link play and provide ammunition for the forwards could be crucial in unlocking the United defense.

Deploying Maddison and Tel together in attack gives Spurs their best chance of ending their poor home run. The dynamic duo have the potential to terrorize the United backline and fire Tottenham to a much-needed victory as they aim to climb the Premier League table.

By Aditya Kapur

Aditya Kapur, a seasoned sports journalist from Mumbai, has dedicated over 15 years to covering Indian sports. His profound understanding of cricket and kabaddi has made him one of the country's most respected analysts. Working for Mumbai's largest sports publications, he developed a unique system for analyzing cricket betting odds. Aditya regularly travels between Mumbai and Delhi, covering major Indian Premier League tournaments. His sports analytics Telegram channel has gathered over 50,000 subscribers. He is particularly valued for his insider knowledge of cricket teams' behind-the-scenes life and accurate predictions for international matches.

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