Tottenham have had the measure of Manchester United this season, beating them house and away within the Premier League and in addition within the Carabao Cup.
They may even probably again themselves to attain towards the Pink Devils, having hit 21 extra league objectives than them, regardless of sitting fourth from backside with United a spot above.
In actual fact, no workforce outdoors the highest six has scored greater than Tottenham’s 63 objectives.
Protecting them out, nevertheless, has been a problem with 61 league objectives conceded, whereas United have fared marginally higher with 54.
Encouragement for Postecoglou may even come from a vigorous first-half show by Son Heung-min towards Villa.
The ahead is seeking to return to peak health after being sidelined with a foot damage and went near scoring earlier than the break.
Son, 32, has misplaced his final two finals with Spurs and can little doubt be decided to finish his trophy drought with the membership after a decade.
“He’s prepared and obtainable,” Postecoglou stated of Son. “He looks like he’s getting again to some rhythm.”
United, in the meantime, may solely muster one shot on track towards Chelsea with Rasmus Hojlund once more struggling to make an impression in assault.
The ahead has scored simply three objectives in his final 15 appearances in all competitions.
“They’ve an issue, they haven’t any striker,” former Manchester United captain Roy Keane informed Sky Sports activities.
“Hojlund appeared like a younger boy from the academy. He isn’t ok to be the primary man. United are up towards it on a regular basis.”
