Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur live stream, Saturday 12 March, 5.30pm GMT
Manchester United will host Tottenham in a crunch clash in the race for the top four on Saturday.
Ralf Rangnick's side had gone on an eight-game unbeaten run prior to last weekend's loss to Manchester City, but the manner of the defeat at the Etihad Stadium has seen pessimism descend on Old Trafford once more.
While Rangnick has overseen an improvement in some areas, United's hopes of a top-four finish have faded in recent weeks. Although the Red Devils are just one point adrift of the final Champions League qualification spot at present, they have played three more games than Arsenal.
Tottenham, who will overtake United with a win this weekend, have played two fewer matches than their upcoming opponents. Rangnick will know that his side cannot afford to drop too many more points if they are to qualify for the Champions League.
A failure to do so would be a massive disappointment. United finished as runners-up to Manchester City last term and then went out and bought Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane. Their squad is one of the strongest in Europe on paper, but United continue to flatter to deceive.
Spurs warmed up for this game with an impressive 5-0 thrashing of Everton on Monday night. That made it nine points from the last 12 available, leaving Tottenham only three points adrift of the top four.
Antonio Conte's side have been hampered by inconsistency since he took charge, and it is too early to say Spurs have turned in a corner. However, their performances in recent victories over Manchester City, Leeds and Everton have been hugely impressive. A similar level of display at Old Trafford could see Tottenham close the gap to Arsenal, at least temporarily.
United have Cristiano Ronaldo available again, but Scott McTominay and Luke Shaw will miss out.
Tottenham will be unable to call upon Oliver Skipp, Ryan Sessegnon and Japhet Tanganga.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm GMT on Saturday 12 March, and UK viewers can watch live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. See below for international broadcast options.
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