They once ruled English football. Now, both teeter.
When Manchester United visit North London on Sunday, 16th February, the backdrop isn’t a title race—it’s survival of relevance.
United are 13th. Seven home losses already—equal to their worst ever Premier League tally, last seen in 2013-14. And it could get worse. Only once—back in 1962-63—have they lost more at home.
Ruben Amorim’s revolution is misfiring. Since his arrival in November, United have four wins in 13 league games.
They’ve scored just 16, conceding 22. He calls for belief as reported by ESPN. The fans wait for proof.
Their last outing? A 2–0 loss to Crystal Palace. Another game. Another fall.
And now, Tottenham.
Spurs aren’t flying either—but they’ve bruised United twice already this season. A 3–0 league win. A 4–3 Carabao Cup thriller.
Postecoglou’s side has scored 48 league goals this season, third highest in the division, trailing only Liverpool and Arsenal.
This is the most dangerous version of a broken team: wounded, unpredictable, and still scoring.
United, by contrast, haven’t won in five against Spurs. Their last victory feels like folklore. And now, with Lisandro Martínez out for the season, Jonny Evans still missing, and Luke Shaw a doubt, Amorim must patch together a defence against the league’s fastest-moving chaos engine.
For Spurs, Cristian Romero returns. Kevin Danso debuts. Mathys Tel could feature.
Tottenham fans want more than just goals—they want Postecoglou to prove there’s still a plan.
It’s no longer about titles.
It’s about direction.