Man United vs Tottenham – Premier League: Live rating and updates

Erik ten Hag – and Sir Jim Ratcliffe – shall be delighted with the opening phases of this one. United are having fun with quite a lot of the ball, whereas Spurs are struggling to seek out their rhythym.

The guests have simply managed an effort on purpose, through Pedro Porro, however a deflection takes it comfortably into Onana’s arms.

What a begin for the hosts and for that man Rasmus Hojlund! United struck Spurs on the counter as Rashford was launched down the left-hand aspect.

He works his approach inside and tries to work an effort however, as a substitute, the ball falls to Hojlund, who smashes it into the foot of the online. What a purpose!

Pre-match, Roy Keane known as on him to ship and it appears he is executed precisely that.

We’re underway at Old Trafford!

The ambiance is constructing and the gamers are prepared. This has all of the makings of one other thrilling Premier League match-up between these two sides.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Keane stated:

‘You cannot maintain ready for gamers.These gamers have gotten to have the will to attain. He’s not displaying it. He’s lacking quite a lot of clear-cut probabilities.

‘For a membership like Man Utd, you possibly can’t maintain ready. That want and starvation to place the ball within the web, I do not see it.’

While Ange Postecoglou’s aspect have been struck be loads of accidents lately, they’ve additionally welcomed the return of central defender Micky Van de Ven.

The Netherlands worldwide has been out of motion for 2 months with a hamstring damage however makes his return at an important time for Spurs.

Centre-back accomplice Cristian Romero additionally makes his return to the line-up, with new signing Radu Dragusin on the bench.

The hosts make their approach out of the tunnel to get their pre-match preparations underway.

It’s set to be a cold night time at Old Trafford, as you possibly can inform by the a number of snoods on present.

Timo Werner has been handed his Spurs debut tonight.

Darts sensation Luke Littler can be at Old Trafford this night.

He memorably attain the ultimate of the World Championship aged simply 16 at Alexandra Palace and can undoubtedly have a shiny future.

United prolonged an invite and Littler fulfilled a childhood dream by showing down by the dugouts because the membership’s visitor of honour.

A particular shirt emblazoned with ‘The Nuke’ and ‘180’ was given to him.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has definitely been busy since arriving.

He briefly popped into the press room to reply questions after which headed previous the dugouts and into the Old Trafford stands.

Ratcliffe even discovered the time to take an image with a supporter.

Anticipation is definitely constructing round this floor now.

Speaking to the media at Old Trafford, Sir Jim Ratcliffe stated…

‘I’m very excited to be right here, however I am unable to reply any questions actually… It’s a giant match. We usually do nicely in opposition to Spurs.

‘Correct [most exciting thing he’s ever done]. Yes. I’ve executed a couple of thrilling issues however there isn’t a query. It’s taken a couple of turns, as you realize, however these items take some doing.

‘[It will be completed] early to mid-February. Hopefully, they do not discover something dodgy on our CV!’

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is at Old Trafford and popped into the press room.

This is his first go to to the bottom since his 25 per cent stake in United was confirmed and he’ll watch this match up contained in the stands.

Will he like what he sees, I ponder?

Erik ten Hag will definitely hope so…

Starting XI: Vicario, Porro, van de Ven, Romero, Udogie, Skipp, Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Johnson, Richarlison, Werner

Substitutes: Dragusin, Gil Salvatierra, Emerson, Forster, Austin, Alonso, Donley, Dorrington

Starting XI: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Evans, Dalot, Mainoo, Eriksen, Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund, Rashford

Substitutes: Bayindir, Heaton, Kambwala, Martinez, Casemiro, Forson, McTominay, Pellistri, Antony

Writing in as we speak’s programme, Erik ten Hag struck an optimistic tone…

There is a robust sense of optimism contained in the membership. I can really feel it, each right here and at Carrington. We have a transparent course and excessive ambitions, for this season and past. Once the deal for brand spanking new funding within the membership has been accomplished, we are able to all sit up for working collectively to hold Manchester United ahead.

Stick with us! Just 10 minutes to go now till each groups drop.

Will Erik ten Hag be tempted to shuffle his underwhelming pack?

Could Timo Werner be thrown in proper from the off?

We’ll discover out very shortly.

This was a switch that got here from completely nowhere.

It’s considerably ironic, too, that Timo Werner is ready to make his Tottenham debut in opposition to a membership that have been reportedly additionally eager.

He travelled down with the staff to their lodge final night time.

What form of influence can he make (if he does play, that’s)?

This shall be a really welcome sight for Man United supporters.

It appears as if each Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez are within the squad following on from Erik ten Hag’s affirmation yesterday.

The boss had confirmed that the duo can be out there.

It’s unlikely they’re going to slot straight again in however we’ll see!

Hello, all! Happy Sunday.

Welcome alongside to Mail Sport’s dwell protection of the massive night showdown. Yes, that is proper – it is Man United vs Tottenham.

United, stuttering down in ninth place, are in dire want of a victory whereas Spurs could nicely fancy their probabilities at Old Trafford.

The excellent news for the hosts? They have welcomed again a few essential gamers – extra on that shortly.

The dangerous information, you ask? Well, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is alleged to be on the town. Surely that ramps up the strain on these in crimson…