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Jose Mourinho needs some positive United reaction against Spurs
Spurs present a different quality of opponent
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho needs a performance and result badly to encourage his club’s supporters when his team takes take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Monday. After a close-season soured by Mourinho’s discontent over the lack of transfer activity, last Sunday’s 3-2 loss at Brighton brought an early chorus of complaints about the team. United beat Leicester City at Old Trafford in the opening game of the season, but Spurs present a different quality of opponent. Statistics suggest United are favourites, given that in the Premier League era Spurs have managed just eight wins against United, who have enjoyed 33 victories over the North Londoners. Even in the recent era, as United have lost their air of dominance, Spurs have lost on their last four trips to Old Trafford. But Mauricio Pochettino’s side have begun the new campaign well with wins over Newcastle United and Fulham. United’s defence was all at sea last week and it would be no surprise if Mourin...
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