Pundit Predictions: Who will start against Spurs?

Sunday 14 January 2024 10:00

Manchester United return to Premier League action this Sunday afternoon, when we welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Old Trafford, and one MUTV pundit has made his predictions.

You can join fellow Reds by submitting your United Predictions in the App. Your expected XI must be entered by 15:00 GMT but you have until the first whistle at 16:30 GMT to make the rest of your calls. 

There are prizes up for grabs and those who predict the starting line-up, first scorer, final score and Man of the Match for the game could be in with a chance of winning.

We spoke to MUTV pundit and previous Premier League winner Wes Brown, who provided his forecast for the Old Trafford bout, which you can find below...

PUNDIT PREDICTIONS: WES BROWN

The former Reds defender lifted numerous trophies and collected countless wins during his time at Old Trafford, so knows precisely what is required to clinch victory in today's clash.

He's backing Ten Hag's side to return to winning ways in the Premier League, and here is the squad he thinks will be taking on that task...

Line-up: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Evans, Dalot; Fernandes (c), Mainoo, Eriksen; Garnacho, Hojlund, Rashford.

First scorer: Bruno Fernandes

Correct score: United 2 Tottenham 1

Man of the Match: Raphael Varane

WHAT YOU'RE PREDICTING

Many fans have already submitted their picks ahead of the fixture against Spurs but, contrary to Wes, around a third (34%) of those who have submitted so far believe that Rasmus Hojlund will step up to collect his second league goal at Old Trafford. 

However, some agree to an extent with our pundit's call, as the top five score predictions all have the Reds down to win, and almost a third (27%) believe captain Bruno Fernandes will have a big say in the outcome, having picked him for the Man of the Match award rather than first goalscorer.

You can see our fans' full set of predictions below...

FIRST GOALSCORER

34% = Rasmus Hojlund
27% = Alejandro Garnacho
20% = Marcus Rashford
10% = Bruno Fernandes
3% = Scott McTominay

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MAN OF THE MATCH

27% = Bruno Fernandes
20% = Kobbie Mainoo
19% = Alejandro Garnacho
10% = Rasmus Hojlund
9% = Marcus Rashford

CORRECT SCORE

38% = United 2 Spurs 1
13% =
United 2 Spurs 0
12% =
United 3 Spurs 1
6% =
United 1 Spurs 0
5% =
United 3 Spurs 2

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Erik wants the Reds to follow up our FA Cup triumph over Wigan with a victory against Tottenham at Old Trafford.

Do you think you know what's going to happen when the Reds take to the Old Trafford pitch? Have your say here!

Tune in MUTV's Matchday Live show, also available via ManUtd.com and the United App, from 15:25 GMT on Sunday for exclusive build-up before the Reds take on Spurs.

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