Man United vs Tottenham: Match facts, match preview, team news, key players

Manchester United face Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final at San Mames Stadium on Wednesday evening.

United defeated Spanish side Athletic Bilbao 7-1 on aggregate to advance to the final, while Tottenham beat Norwegian outfit Bodo/Glimt 5-1.

The two teams are set to finish in the bottom half of the Premier League standings. They have to win the competition to secure Champions League qualification.

Match facts

United clashed with Spurs in the 2008/09 League Cup final, with the Red Devils triumphing.

United have faced English opposition just once in a European final. They beat Chelsea to win the Champions League in the 2007/08 season.

Spurs have also done the same once, beating Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 1971/72 UEFA Cup final.

Tottenham are unbeaten in their last six games against United, winning four and drawing twice.

Match preview

The Red Devils are favourites for this encounter as they have been nearly impeccable in the competition.

They have yet to taste defeat, ranking first for goals scored, second for big chances created, ball possession and total shots per game.

However, Spurs have beaten the Red Devils three times this season and will be confident of facing them despite their stellar form in the competition.

Spurs have a decent defensive record, conceding just 13 goals, five fewer than United. They have kept five clean sheets, the joint-second-highest of any team.

Team news

United have received a triple injury boost ahead of the encounter. Leny Yoro, Diogo Dalot and Joshua Zirkzee were all spotted during training today, but Matthijs de Ligt was absent.

Spurs also have midfielder James Maddison back, despite manager Ange Postecoglou previously stating he would be out for the rest of the season.

However, they will be without Dejan Kulusevski. The Sweden international suffered an injury to his right patella and has undergone surgery.

Key players

Man United

Bruno Fernandes: The Portuguese has been one of the standout performers in the competition. He has registered 11 goal contributions.

Casemiro: The veteran midfielder has five goal involvements in the last three games in the competition. His experience could be key for the Red Devils.

Tottenham

Dominic Solanke: The English striker has nine goal involvements en route to the final. He has also netted three times against the Red Devils this term.

Pedro Porro: The right-back has three assists and created the most big chances for Spurs in the competition.

Stats from sofascore.com, transfermarkt.com & 11v11.com

Article written by Henry Thornton .