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Todays game has the makings of a cracker as this fixture usually throws up some surprises, I doubt whether Spurs have the class to roll over the reds but now Chelsea are breathing down there necks for the first time in a few months it'll be interesting to see how United handle the pressure.

Man U v Spurs taken from sky...

Manchester United are bidding to keep title rivals Chelsea at arm's length when they make the trip to the capital to face Tottenham.

Sir Alex Ferguson's men face a Spurs side who are currently nursing their wounded pride after being dumped out of the Carling Cup at the semi-final stage by rivals Arsenal.

Martin Jol is also without his captain Ledley King after the England international was discovered to be carrying a metatarsal injury which is likely to keep him out for eight weeks.

Ricardo Rocha may come into the team alongside Michael Dawson for his Premiership debut, but the Portuguese stopper suffered a difficult evening against Arsenal on Wednesday by gifting The Gunners their second goal and Jol may decide to stick with Anthony Gardner.

Aaron Lennon has recovered from the illness that prevented him from playing against Arsenal and Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov could be in line for a return after suffering a groin injury in the first leg against The Gunners.

Jermaine Jenas is likely to play despite picking up an ankle knock but fellow midfielder Teemu Tainio (throat infection) will not feature.

After seeing a deadline day move to Manchester City fall through, Egyptian striker Mido is suspended for the visit of United..

The Red Devils have plenty of attacking options as Louis Saha has recovered from his knee injury.

However the French striker will have a fight on his hands to displace either Wayne Rooney or Henrik Larsson as the pair have developed a good understanding in his absence.


Skysports.com Prediction: 1-2
United to win through sheer force of will as they maintain their lead over Chelsea.

Player to watch: Wayne Rooney