Spurs vs Manchester United
Close encounter between the two Premier League sides in Bilbao
Spurs and Manchester United will compete in the 2025 Europa League final in Bilbao. This is a battle between two out-of-form sides, who sit 16th and 17th in the Premier League table. Each manager will hope to salvage something from the wreckage by clinching some silverware at the San Memes.
Spurs were defeated at Aston Villa last time out and are sweating on the fitness of Pape Sarr, who picked up an injury in that contest. Ange Postecoglu will not be able to call upon the services of James Maddison or Dejan Kulesevski, which will severely deplete their midfield options. Lucas Bergvall is also a doubt.
Manchester United’s recent form is dismal, suffering defeats in five of their last seven PL matches. However, Ruben Amorim’s side have been mightily impressive in the Europa League, beating both Lyon and Bilbao. Furthermore, as recent visitors to this stadium, they will be a little more accustomed to the surroundings. They have fewer injury issues than their opponents, although Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt are both doubts for this tie.
United are unbeaten in the Europa League this season and although there is chaos behind the scenes and questions surrounding the manager’s future, they should have enough experience to edge out the North Londoners, albeit by a slender margin.
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