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5 Key Matchups For Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United

5 Key Matchups For Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino
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Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are two teams in good form right now ahead of their clash in Week 19 of the Premier League. United are trying to stay in touch with Chelsea and Manchester City, whilst Spurs are currently attempting to force their way into the top four. The fixtures has been an entertaining one over the years, and here are five key matchups ahead of what will hopefully be another classic between these two teams.

5. Ashley Young vs. Erik Lamela

Ashley Young playing for Manchester United
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5. Ashley Young vs. Erik Lamela

Ashley Young playing for Manchester United
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Both Erik Lamela and Ashley Young have shown some improved form recently, and the two wide men will now go head-to-head in this game. Both players will want to push forward and attack, but they must both also be equally aware of the defensive duties they have against one another.

4. Christian Eriksen vs. Michael Carrick

Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen
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4. Christian Eriksen vs. Michael Carrick

Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen
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Christian Eriksen is the key man for Tottenham, and the Dane is usually the one pulling the strings when Spurs are at their best. Michael Carrick will be the United midfielder who will have the job of limiting Eriksen's impact, but saying it is a whole lot easier than doing it.

3. Robin van Persie vs. Jan Vertonghen

Robin van Persie celebrates a goal for Manchester United
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3. Robin van Persie vs. Jan Vertonghen

Robin van Persie celebrates a goal for Manchester United
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Robin van Persie's form has picked up lately, with the Dutchman scoring five goals in his last six Premier League games. United have many threats for Jan Vertonghen and the Spurs' defense to worry about, but when it comes to scoring the goals, van Persie, the man in form, will be their main concern. Vertonghen is very accomplished in his own right, but will need to be at his best in this game.

2. Harry Kane vs. Jonny Evans

Harry Kane celebrates scoring a goal for Tottenham
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2. Harry Kane vs. Jonny Evans

Harry Kane celebrates scoring a goal for Tottenham
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Van Persie is not the only Premier League striker in hot form right now, with Tottenham's Harry Kane having scored three goals in his last three games. Kane will be hoping to make it four in four when he takes on United, and with United's defense being as fragile as it has been this season, he will be looking forward to the game and a matchup against Jonny Evans and Co.

1. Wayne Rooney vs. Nabil Bentaleb

Wayne Rooney scores for Manchester United
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1. Wayne Rooney vs. Nabil Bentaleb

Wayne Rooney scores for Manchester United
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Wayne Rooney is playing much deeper in the midfield at the moment, and it is a role he is reveling playing in. Tottenham have a young and inexperienced central midfield with Nabil Bentaleb and Ryan Mason, and Rooney will be hoping to take advantage of that to help guide United to their eighth win in their last nine EPL games.

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