Manchester United U21s vs. Tottenham U21s: Date, Time, Live Stream, Viewing Info
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will meet in a clash of Premier League U21 title hopefuls on Tuesday, just one month after their fantastic FA Youth Cup clash at White Hart Lane, where Spurs beat the Red Devils 3-1.
United currently sit at the top of the U21 Premier League standings thanks to a one-goal advantage over the visitors, who still have a match in hand. Because the match has major title implications, it will be played at Old Trafford, with Manchester United TV providing a full broadcast.
Tyler Blackett saw a straight red card in United's last U21 match against Sunderland for pushing Martin Smith in the face, so the hosts will be short-handed as they attempt to slow down Tottenham's vaunted attack.
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Date: Tuesday, March 10
Time: 7 p.m. GMT
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
TV info and live stream: The match will be broadcast on MUTV, a subscription-based channel available via Sky and Virgin Media (UK). Mobile coverage will be available via its official website, which you can access by clicking here.
Preview
Last time these two teams met, it was under the bright lights of White Hart Lane, where the hosts came away with an emphatic 3-1 win thanks to a brace from star midfielder Anthony Georgiou.
The Cypriot has been in fantastic form all season, but the highlight of his campaign so far was undoubtedly that night against the Red Devils. Both goals were fairly easy—a tap-in and a one-on-one situation—but he was masterful throughout the match, orchestrating things from the centre of the pitch.
He told Here is the City's Vincent Ralph what it meant to be playing on such a grand stage, and how happy he is with how the season has so far played out for Spurs:
"This is probably the biggest game of our season. We don’t get to play here often.
It’s a big game, the FA Youth Cup, big tournament, so everyone was buzzing for it, everyone was excited, and I think we’ll be buzzing for the next game as well.
To score twice here is very good; I’m very happy here.
"
He'll obviously be hoping for a repeat performance on Tuesday, but things might not come so easy. United have struggled away from home, but in Manchester, they've been very hard to beat.
Andreas Pereira leads the Red Devils' attack, which is supported by the National Group's top defensive unit, according to the Premier League's official website. Star goalkeeper Dean Henderson is one of the best stoppers in the country for his age group, and winter arrival Andy Kellett has adapted to his new surroundings in a hurry.
Pereira remains the big star, however, and in light of recent events, as shared by Goal UK, the Belgian-born Brazilian should be in for a big night:
The youngster has been hyped as the next big talent emerging from United's academy, but for all of his potential, the production hasn't always followed. The 19-year-old is as inconsistent as they come, and if he wants to impress his doubters and receive more chances on the senior level, there's no better stage than the one he'll be presented on Tuesday.
He'll have to beat out the in-form Georgiou, however, and that will be easier said than done.
Prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur
