Manchester United Possible Lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur

Sunday will see another epic battle unfold at White Hart Lane as log leaders Manchester United will welcome the opportunity to take on Spurs who are going head-on for the title.

Sir Alex Ferguson and Harry Redknapp have both been quoted in the press as both team managers look to play down the ability of their opposition in an all important clash.

Many would look at this match up and might find it tough to come to any possible conclusion on the outcome with both teams having quality lineups, excellent tactical ability and great work rate and work ethic.

Recent history shows that United might be the stronger of the two, but many of those games were played without some of the recently acquired players.

The Spurs team of 2010/2011 brag some of Europe's top talents, including former Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart, Welsh International Gareth Bale and the Spurs' power-house, Luka Modric—just three players who could turn the game.

United on the other hand are short of any major stars, yet they have managed to go the entire season till now unbeaten, with the likes of Nemanja Vidic, Edwin van der Sar and Wayne Rooney all returning to action, Sir Alex will be pleased to have some extra talent in the bag.

The match will be watched by all interested parties. United will obviously have the advantage of playing a day later, thus giving them a clear indication the weekends results from title contenders Chelsea and Arsenal, both of whom play today (Saturday).

Looking ahead to the game, let's preview the most probable starting eleven for United:

GK: Edwin van der Sar - No doubt he will be back for this clash, since he has been past fit.
RB: Rafael da Silva
LB: Patrice Evra
CB: Rio Ferdinand
CB: Namanja Vidic - Past fit as-well. A welcome return for the captain, he brings loads of calmness to the rest of the squad.
RM: Nani
CM: Darren Fletcher
CM: Anderson
LM: Ryan Giggs
CF: Dimitar Berbatov
ST: Wayne Rooney

From my observation and looking into the past couple games, I feel Fergie will look to play Berbatov slightly behind Wayne. United at times do look to go with the one man up front, but I feel differently today. I can see him playing both strikers.

The question will be whether to play Anderson or Carrick in the center. Having Fletcher, he might go with Anderson who can make those darting runs through the middle and create openings.

Rafael on the right will have his work cut out with Gareth Bale to contend with, a massive task for the young Brazilian.

Fletcher will be the one to stop play in the center. Having the likes of Rafael van der Vaart and Luka Modric to handle, he will look toward the wide men, including Wayne Rooney at times, to assist.

The back four are generally very stable and with Vidic back, there will be a sense of calmness.

Harry Redknapp will be well aware of the threat United pose on the counter and I'm sure he will have a plan in place. Although looking at his defense, it's not the meanest in the league, something United could exploit.

Looks like a thriller league tie, let's hope it lives upto expectations.