email from Richard Hirst before kickoff:
Can’t see this finishing XI v XI. Lots of scope for both midfield confrontation and kamikaze last man defending. Red cards all round – yummy.
This is not what we want to see in the modern game.
Manchester United? Or can Erik ten Hag’s off-the-cuff attackers, buoyed by a home crowd, give the Dutchman some much-needed respite. The midfield battle will be fascinating in itself, given solidity in the centre is the strength of neither side.
The pre-match news: Son Heung-min is missing for Spurs through injury, while for United this one comes too soon for Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and new signing Leny Yoro. Ten Hag has had a few attacking selection dilemmas to consider.
Kick off is at 4.30pm BST and the official team news will come in the next post. Excited for this one!
Source: theguardian.com
