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<p>One win in their last eight matches</p>
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Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim will be eager to secure all three points against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday for several reasons. Most importantly, he aims to extend his team's unbeaten streak in the Premier League to five games. Additionally, this match presents an opportunity for Amorim to capitalize on Spurs’ inconsistent form and finally achieve a victory over the North London club since taking charge at Old Trafford.
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<p>Club Comparison</p>
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<p>Premier League</p>
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<p>€920.60m</p>
<p>Market Value</p>
<p>€730.20m</p>
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<p>League Level</p>
<p>First Tier</p>
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<p>€210.60m</p>
<p>Expenditures 25/26</p>
<p>€250.70m</p>
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<p>Thomas Frank</p>
<p>Managers</p>
<p>Rúben Amorim</p>
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<p><span>Full Club Comparison</span></p>
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Historically, Sir Alex Ferguson might have joked about how straightforward facing Tottenham used to be, famously remarking, “Lads, it’s Tottenham.” However, Amorim won't share such sentiments come Saturday. In his inaugural season, he faced Tottenham three times, suffering defeats, including a 4-3 loss in the League Cup quarter-finals, a 1-0 defeat in the Premier League back in February, and a heartbreaking loss in last season’s Europa League final.
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Although Amorim struggled to win over Manchester United fans with his tactics as he lost three straight matches against Tottenham within six months, it’s important to note that the team's poor performance against Spurs isn't a new issue. A comparison with United’s record against the other "Big Six" clubs reveals that Tottenham has recently become a significant hurdle for the Old Trafford side.
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As illustrated in the graphic, Manchester United’s points-per-game average against the Premier League's other top clubs shows that Tottenham has consistently inflicted the most damage on the Red Devils since the start of the 2022/23 season. In this time, Spurs have bested United five times out of eight matches, with two draws and just one loss, resulting in a dismal 0.6 points-per-game average for United against them, significantly lower than their averages against other rivals.
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While Arsenal also boasts a strong record against United during this period (five wins and one draw in eight matches), statistics reveal that Old Trafford has garnered twice as many points against Manchester City and nearly three times as many against Liverpool and Chelsea compared to their performance against Tottenham in the last three seasons.
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Thus, the upcoming match is crucial for Amorim’s squad as they head to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. United will not only face a Thomas Frank team that has already toppled Manchester City this season but will also aim to break free from a troubling pattern against what has become their new bogey team in recent years.
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