White Hart Lane Preview

Team News
Gareth Bale, Kyle Walker, Rafael van der Vaart and Ledley King are all expected to return for Tottenham despite picking up injuries in mid-week.
Wayne Rooney has recovery from a throat infection to lead the United attack, but Tom Cleverley misses out after his latest injury blow.
Chris Smalling and Antonio Valencia are also absent.

Manchester United will be in North London on Sunday for what manager Sir Alex Ferguson describes as a 'massive game' versus Tottenham Hotspur. The reverse fixture at Old Trafford occurred way back in August when goals from Danny Welbeck, Anderson, and Wayne Rooney propelled United to a 3-0 defeat of Spurs in an open game. This was exemplified by the two sides combining for 23 shots on target that day -- the most in a Premier League match this season. United's victory allowed them to extend their unbeaten streak to 21 games against Spurs -- 16 of which have been wins for Sir Alex's sides.

Both teams lost the bulk of their squad to international duty in midweek so, working on the theory that a change is as good as a rest, this could produce a feast.

United have not lost at White Hart Lane since May 2001 and given Scott Parker's ban coupled with Wayne Rooney's return and all the odds point to United’s 10th away win of the season.

Unless, of course, Gareth Bale decides to beat the world.

Manchester United will certainly need to play better than they did last week at Norwich, and will appreciate they cannot continue to cling to their veterans. Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs were match-winners in the same manner at Carrow Road that they have been for two decades, and it continues to amaze that they are among the league's best performers.

United's pitiful display against Ajax highlighted the continuing importance of Scholes in particular as the formerly-retired one restored some semblance of order as a disaster looked in store. Manchester City are highly likely to have beaten lowly Bolton Wanderers the day before, so Sir Alex Ferguson might have to go for broke to bridge a gap on his local rivals.His aim is in contrast to Redknapp, who just needs to keep ahead of his.

Tottenham have drawn 99 games at White Hart Lane in Premier League history. A repeat of last season's corresponding result would mark an unusual century.

Players to watch for me is former United striker Saha and Carrick. Saha and his killer finish not to mention the partnership forged with Adabayor that will keep United honest. The passing and skill of breaking up play Carrick does so well might just give the elustrious away team the edge and as my prediction predicts another win for Sir Alex and his chargers at White Hart Lane.

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Jade Christopher Bentley Adams (JCBA)

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