Gary Neville has warned Tottenham that they are the clear favourites for next week’s Europa League final, arguing that only one Manchester United player will be included in the Tottenham starting lineup.
The Premier League sides meet in Bilbao next Wednesday, seeking to salvage silverware from what has been a disastrous season for both clubs.
United and Tottenham presently sit 16th and 17th in the Premier League, having fallen far short of preseason expectations. Reported By Metro News.
Both have found solace in Europe this season, with United defeating Real Sociedad, Lyon, and Athletic Bilbao to advance to the final, while Tottenham defeated AZ Alkmaar, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Bodo Glimt.
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Spurs have defeated United three times this season, at home and away in the league, and in the Carabao Cup in December, with former captain Neville believing Bruno Fernandes is the only player who would start for the north Londoners if everyone was totally healthy.
‘I have a sickening feeling about this game next Wednesday,’ Neville said on The Overlap Fan Debate.
‘When you compare those players to United, only Bruno would make the Spurs starting XI.
‘I would select every Tottenham player. The goalie is a 50-50 split because neither Vicario nor Onana are my favorite players.
‘But I would take every single Tottenham player over Manchester United’s next Wednesday. That is my worry.
But Neville believes it won’t be enough if Tottenham ‘perform like they should’ next week.
‘United have a couple of guys, such as Casemiro and Bruno, who have the potential to step up for a one-off game.
‘But if the players play properly, Tottenham should win the game.’
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