da prosport bet： Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur this weekend is our Fixture in Focus here at FootballFanCast.
da premier bet： Separated by just one place – albeit, also six points – in the Premier League table, the 2:15pm kick-off at Old Trafford looks set to be an incredibly tight affair as both sides look to claw their way back into the title race and avoid a defeat that will eliminate them from it completely.
Indeed, Spurs and the Red Devils find themselves pretty much on equal terms these days and the difference in quality between the two teams is probably the slimmest it’s ever been.
With that in mind, we asked Manchester United fans a simple question earlier this week; which Tottenham stars would you like to see Jose Mourinho sign over the next few transfer windows?
Well, the results of our exclusive poll are now in and FFC can reveal the five Lilywhites stars who made our top five…
5. Dele Alli
Undoubtedly one of English football’s most exciting young talents, it’s no surprise to see Dele Alli claim a place in the top five. The attacking midfielder has been nothing short of sensational since jumping up to the top flight from League One, going on to grab 13 goals in 41 Premier League outings for Spurs – including a return of three in eight so far this season. Nimble and technical yet energetic and aggressive, the goalscoring midfielder has all the traits of a modern day No.8.
The attacking midfielder has been nothing short of sensational since jumping up to the top flight from League One, going on to grab 13 goals in 41 Premier League outings for Spurs – including a return of three in eight so far this season. Nimble and technical yet energetic and aggressive, the goalscoring midfielder has all the traits of a modern day No.8.
4. Danny Rose
Manchester United have endured their fair share of problems at left-back this season, with four players featuring at No.3 already – Daley Blind, Marcos Rojo, Matteo Darmian and Luke Shaw – but none seemingly doing enough to convince Jose Mourinho of their worth the role full-time. Danny Rose would be an ideal solution; under Mauricio Pochettino, the England international has emerged as one of the
Danny Rose would be an ideal solution; under Mauricio Pochettino, the England international has emerged as one of the best attacking left-backs in Europe, let alone the Premier League and is blessed with blistering pace and the determination to impact on the overlap.
3. Kyle Walker
Man United fans don’t seem too convinced by their options on the other side of defence either, with right-back Kyle Walker ranking third in our poll. Much like Rose, the once inconsistent defender has blossomed under Pochettino, using his phenomenal athleticism to contribute at both ends of the pitch. Antonio Valencia has performed well at No.2 this season but the England international represents a much better long-term option, with plenty of football still ahead of him at just 26 years of age.
Much like Rose, the once inconsistent defender has blossomed under Pochettino, using his phenomenal athleticism to contribute at both ends of the pitch. Antonio Valencia has performed well at No.2 this season but the England international represents a much better long-term option, with plenty of football still ahead of him at just 26 years of age.
2. Harry Kane
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Old Trafford career could well come to an end when his contract expires at the end of the season and the Spurs centre-forward would be a more than worthy successor. Indeed, Harry Kane has scored a staggering 50 goals in his last 70 Premier League appearances, including a potent return of seven goals in nine games this season despite missing a significant chunk of the campaign through injury. A move to Old Trafford has often been mooted in the tabloids, but would undoubtedly set United back an astronomical fee.
Indeed, Harry Kane has scored a staggering 50 goals in his last 70 Premier League appearances, including a potent return of seven goals in nine games this season despite missing a significant chunk of the campaign through injury. A move to Old Trafford has often been mooted in the tabloids, but would undoubtedly set United back an astronomical fee.
1. Toby Alderweireld
Since arriving in England, initially with Southampton, few Premier League centre-backs have surpassed the form of Toby Alderweireld, who appears to be the total package.
The Belgium international asserts his physicality in the air and on the deck but can also play out of the back and keeps an incredibly cool head throughout all he does – he’s yet to pick up a yellow card from eight top-flight appearances so far this season. Manchester United are yet to find the defensive solidity often synonymous with Mourinho sides, but signing Alderweireld would unquestionably improve them at the back.
Click through to the next page to see the results of our poll in full…
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