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'I fancy Tottenham'- Ex-manager backs Tottenham to win the Europa League clash against Manchester United

Originally posted on To The Lane And Back
By Aaryan Choksi | Last updated May 19, 2025 1:02 PM ET

Tottenham face Manchester United in the upcoming Europa League final

Tottenham Hotspur have the chance of ending their 17-year long wait for a major trophy this season. The Lilywhites have exceeded all expectations and reached the Europa League final. Ange Postecoglou’s men are within touching distance of winning the competition and bringing a European trophy back to Hotspur Way after 41 years.

Spurs face Manchester United in the final, a team they have managed to beat thrice this season in all competitions. Both teams have endured a disastrous domestic campaign, and it is almost impossible to predict which way the Europa League final will go. The upcoming clash is of paramount importance for both teams, as winning the competition would ensure Champions League football for next season.

Ange Postecoglou is also facing the heat at N17 this season. The Spurs manager’s fate hangs in the balance as of now. It was reported earlier that Daniel Levy would sack Big Ange once the season ends, irrespective of the outcome in the Europa League final. So, the Australian will have some extra motivation to end the season on a high and give the fans a lasting memory of the club winning a major trophy.

Harry Redknapp predicts the outcome of the Europa League final

Tottenham are within touching distance of winning their first major trophy since 2008. They face a team that has endured a similar campaign to the Lilywhites in domestic competitions. One could argue that both teams do not deserve Champions League football next season due to their poor form in the Premier League.

Now, former Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has predicted which way the Europa League final will go. Writing in his column for The Sun, Redknapp said,

“I fancy Tottenham to beat Manchester United in the Europa League final — because they have got a much better squad.”

Harry Redknapp is backing Tottenham to go all the way and win the Europa League this season. The ex-Spurs manager suggests that the Lilywhites have a stronger squad and can cause more damage to Manchester United. Redknapp also says that Ange Postecoglou will be able to bring the best out of his players as they will have extra motivation to play the game.

It is also important to note that Spurs will be without three key players for the crucial game. Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison, and Dejan Kulusevski have all been ruled out due to long-term injuries. Ange Postecoglou will have to put all his trust on other backup players if he wants to achieve the unthinkable and etch his name in the history books of the North London club.

Winning the competition would ensure Tottenham getting a huge influx of money as cash prize in the summer. The Lilywhites would receive almost £70m for lifting the trophy and qualifying for Champions League football next season. This money would do wonders for the club as they would be able to sign new players and focus on bolstering the quality of the squad in the upcoming transfer window.

This article first appeared on To The Lane And Back and was syndicated with permission.

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