"The cynics will tell you that Manchester United have just taken their first three innocent missteps into another cycle of caretaker-boom-then-bust but didn't they look genuinely good against the top two teams in the land? Tottenham Hotspur meanwhile languish in 14th spot with home fans revolting but what a second-half comeback against Manchester City last week, a performance that followed their securing of fourth spot in the Champions League first phase!"
"All of which is all a long-winded way of saying: here are two teams nobody can quite get a handle on right now. United have won three on the bounce under Solskjr-du-jour Michael Carrick, and sucker-punched Spurs in the last minute at New White Hart Lane last November; Spurs are unbeaten in four and clean-swept United last season, ultimately in silverware-collecting style."
Manchester United have won three consecutive matches under caretaker Michael Carrick and impressed against the league's top two teams. Tottenham Hotspur sit 14th with discontented home fans but produced a dramatic second-half comeback against Manchester City and secured fourth place in the Champions League first phase. The two clubs remain erratic and hard to predict despite moments of strong form. United beat Spurs with a last-minute goal at New White Hart Lane last November. Spurs were unbeaten in four and swept United last season while collecting silverware. Kick-off for the upcoming meeting is at 12.30pm.
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