Tottenham hotspurs host Manchester United today in their final ever game at White Hart Lane. This used to be somewhat of a big game in season's past but has never been a title decider, events from Thursday have taken the life out this fixture with Tottenham and Manchester United having almost nothing to play for. A 1-1 draw at Old Trafford against Celta Vigo ensured United stand a chance of making the Champions league next season if they beat Ajax in the Europa League final on May 24, whereas elsewhere in England 24 hours after United's draw with Celta Michy Batchuayi's late goal gave Chelsea an unassailable lead at the top of the table therefore crowning them Champions.
On Monday Bulldozers will move to start demolishing White Hart Lane
The two games from Thursday and Friday have changed the whole complexion of this tie but as professionals Spurs would be looking to play for pride and sign off with a win, Manchester United on the other hand should show respect to the fans who have supported them through a disappointing league campaign by their standards. White Hart Lane is not a happy hunting ground for Jose Mourinho, he last won a game there in 2005.
Paul Pogba has been given compassionate leave due to the death of his father Fassou Pogba, 79 who passed away on Friday, there are no fresh injury concerns for both sides.
Paul Pogba has been given compassionate leave due to the death of his father Fassou Pogba, 79 who passed away on Friday, there are no fresh injury concerns for both sides.
Match Numbers
77 - Spurs have lost 77 Matches to Manchester United, 8 more than to any other side.
20 - Spurs have hit the woodwork 20 times this term, a season record.
3/4 - Three of Manchester United's Four defeats this season have come on a Sunday after a Europa league game, the other came on a Saturday before a Europa league game.
0 - Jose Mourinho has not won any game at White Hart Lane since 2005 (D2 L2) in both spells at Chelsea
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