André Villas-Boas has had a pretty tough time of it lately. Tottenham Hotspur have dropped to ninth place in the Premier League table after going three games without a win; losing their last league match 6-0 to Manchester City. Rumours of the Portuguese manager's departure have been swirling, and Manchester United will look to crank up the pressure on him yet further this weekend.
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United: Preview and TV schedule
Manchester United will look to crank up the pressure on André Villas-Boas with a win at White Hart Lane on Sunday.
United have hardly been hugely convincing this season either, though their 5-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in midweek has served as a handy confidence booster after a disappointing 2-2 draw with Cardiff City last weekend. The Red Devils are now unbeaten in their last 11 in all competitions, and sit sixth in the Premier League table.
Spurs will be without Christian Eriksen and Danny Rose through injury, while Emmanuel Adebayor could miss out after picking up a groin injury against Manchester City. Michael Carrick and Darren Fletcher are still sidelined for United, though Rafael da Silva, Nemanja Vidić and Robin van Persie could all return from their respective injury problems.
Tottenham Hotspur injuries and suspensions
Out: Christian Eriksen (ankle), Danny Rose (foot). In doubt: Emmanuel Adebayor (groin).
Manchester United injuries and suspensions
Out: Michael Carrick (Achilles), Darren Fletcher (illness). In doubt: Rafael da Silva (ankle), Nemanja Vidić (concussion), Robin van Persie (toe).
Projected lineups
Tottenham Hotspur: Hugo Lloris; Jan Vertonghen, Younes Kaboul, Michael Dawson, Kyle Walker; Paulinho, Sandro; Erik Lamela, Lewis Holtby, Aaron Lennon; Emmanuel Adebayor.
Manchester United: David De Gea; Patrice Evra, Jonny Evans, Nemanja Vidić, Chris Smalling; Marouane Fellaini, Tom Cleverley; Shinji Kagawa, Wayne Rooney, Antonio Valencia; Robin van Persie.
Match Date/Time: Sunday, 12 p.m. local, 7 a.m. ET
Venue: White Hart Lane, London, England
TV: NBC Sports Network, Mun2 (U.S. - English), Telemundo (U.S. - Spanish), Sportsnet World (Canada), BT Sport 1 (U.K.).
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S.), Sportsnet World Online (Canada).
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