Tottenham have had the measure of Manchester United this season, beating them dwelling and away within the Premier League and in addition within the Carabao Cup.

They can even probably again themselves to attain towards the Pink Devils, having hit 21 extra league targets than them, regardless of sitting fourth from backside with United a spot above.

In truth, no workforce outdoors the highest six has scored greater than Tottenham’s 63 targets.

Maintaining them out, nevertheless, has been a difficulty with 61 league targets conceded, whereas United have fared marginally higher with 54.

Encouragement for Postecoglou can even come from a full of life first-half show by Son Heung-min towards Villa.

The ahead is trying to return to peak health after being sidelined with a foot damage and went near scoring earlier than the break.

Son, 32, has misplaced his final two finals with Spurs and can little question be decided to finish his trophy drought with the membership after a decade.

“He’s prepared and obtainable,” Postecoglou stated of Son. “He seems like he’s getting again to some rhythm.”

United, in the meantime, might solely muster one shot on track towards Chelsea with Rasmus Hojlund once more struggling to make an impression in assault.

The ahead has scored simply three targets in his final 15 appearances in all competitions.

“They’ve an issue, they haven’t any striker,” former Manchester United captain Roy Keane instructed Sky Sports activities.

“Hojlund appeared like a younger boy from the academy. He’s not adequate to be the principle man. United are up towards it on a regular basis.”