Former Premier League Midfielder Believes Tottenham are a Better Team Than Manchester United With a Fully Fit Squad
Tottenham Hotspur, the North London-based football club, have had their fair share of injury struggles this season, currently sitting in the 14th position in the Premier League table. However, according to former Premier League midfielder Craig Burley, Spurs are a better team than Manchester United when they have a fully fit squad at their disposal.
Tottenham and Manchester United are both experiencing a challenging season, with the hopes of securing a spot in Europe becoming increasingly difficult. The two clubs are currently separated by just two points in the Premier League standings.
Burley believes that if Tottenham had their entire squad available, they would outperform Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United side, playing better football and possessing a more potent attacking threat. The former midfielder acknowledged that Manchester United have also faced their fair share of injury concerns this season, but he stressed that Spurs’ injury situation has been “horrendous”.
Spurs’ Attacking Prowess with a Fully Fit Squad
“If you put the Spurs team fully fit [against] Manchester United, Spurs are the better side, play better football and are more of an attacking threat”, Burley said on ESPN.
Burley highlighted the presence of Dominic Solanke, a “proper striker” who can “score goals, work hard, and link up the play” as a key asset for Tottenham’s attack when fully fit.
Injury Woes Plaguing Both Clubs
“But they have problems, not that United have not had injuries, but Spurs’ have been pretty horrendous.”
Spurs will face Manchester United on 16th February in the Premier League, after they play Liverpool and Aston Villa in their cup competition fixtures.
As the season progresses, both Tottenham and Manchester United will be hoping to overcome their injury troubles and mount a stronger challenge for a top-half finish in the Premier League. The upcoming clash between the two sides will be a crucial test for both teams as they look to solidify their position in the league standings.
In conclusion, Craig Burley’s assessment of Tottenham Hotspur’s potential to outperform Manchester United with a fully fit squad highlights the importance of squad depth and fitness in the highly competitive world of Premier League football. As the season continues to unfold, fans of both clubs will be eager to see their respective teams overcome their injury challenges and showcase their true potential on the pitch.
