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Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur — Match Preview
Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Date: Feb 7, 2026 | Time: 7:30 AM ET
Venue: Old Trafford | TV: USA Network / Universo

A pivotal Premier League clash takes place at Old Trafford as Manchester United host Tottenham Hotspur in a matchup with major implications for the top-four race. United enter in strong form and sitting inside the Champions League places, while Spurs are trying to stabilize their season and climb back into European contention. With both teams showing recent attacking flashes, this one sets up as a high-energy, high-stakes showdown.

Betting Line (DraftKings)

  • Moneyline: Man United -160 | Spurs +370 | Draw +350
  • Spread: Man United -0.5 (-170)
  • Total: Over 3.5 (+130) | Under 3.5 (-165)

Last 5 Head-to-Head Meetings

  • Nov 8, 2025 — Tottenham 2–2 Man United (PL)
  • May 21, 2025 — Tottenham 1–0 Man United (Europa League)
  • Feb 16, 2025 — Tottenham 1–0 Man United (PL)
  • Dec 19, 2024 — Tottenham 4–3 Man United (Carabao Cup)
  • Sept 29, 2024 — Man United 0–3 Tottenham (PL)

Trend: Tottenham unbeaten in last five vs United (4W, 1D)

Resume Check

Manchester United

  • League Position: 4th (11–8–5, 41 points)
  • Last Five (All Competitions):
    • W vs Fulham (3–2, EPL)
    • W vs Arsenal (3–2, EPL)
    • W vs Man City (2–0, EPL)
    • L vs Brighton (1–2, FA Cup)
    • D vs Burnley (2–2, EPL)

Tottenham Hotspur

  • League Position: 14th (7–8–9, 29 points)
  • Last Five (All Competitions):
    • D vs Man City (2–2, EPL)
    • W vs Frankfurt (2–0, UCL)
    • D vs Burnley (2–2, EPL)
    • W vs Dortmund (2–0, UCL)
    • L vs West Ham (1–2, EPL)

Players to Watch

Manchester United

  • Bruno Fernandes — 5 Goals, 12 Assists
  • Bryan Mbeumo — 8 Goals
  • Casemiro — 5 Goals

Tottenham Hotspur

  • Richarlison — 7 Goals, 3 Assists
  • Mohammed Kudus — 2 Goals, 5 Assists
  • Micky van de Ven — 4 Goals

How Manchester United Wins

  • Control midfield through Bruno and Casemiro
  • Use home-field confidence
  • Apply early pressure
  • Stretch the field with Mbeumo and Cunha

If United maintain their recent intensity, they can overwhelm Tottenham early.

How Tottenham Wins

  • Counter through Kudus and Richarlison
  • Stay compact defensively
  • Capitalize on set pieces
  • Keep the game close early

Spurs’ best chance is staying organized and striking on the break.

Prediction: Manchester United have won three straight and are starting to hit their stride at the perfect time. Tottenham are still searching for consistency in the Premier League and haven’t been able to put together sustained form. With the match at Old Trafford, the home crowd should provide a major boost. Expect United to feed off that energy and control the key moments.

Manchester United 2, Tottenham Hotspur 1

This article first appeared on EasySportz and was syndicated with permission.

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