2 things Manchester United need to do beat Tottenham on Sunday at Wembley

2. Play Attacking Football

Manchester players celebrate a goal

One of the biggest mistakes most teams make when playing against Tottenham is playing deep. In the previous fixture, we saw Manchester United play a more defensive game at home which cost them dearly- losing 3-0 to Spurs.

On Sunday, the Red Devils need to take the game to Tottenham by instilling a more attack-minded mindset. Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard should press the Spurs defence high up the pitch and not be tasked with any defensive duties.

Caretaker manager Solskjaer cites Pep Guardiola as his role model in football aspects and it is visible in the way Manchester United are playing. United players have been very dominant with or without the ball. This attacking brand of football should continue this way on Sunday at Wembley.

Final Thoughts

Playing Tottenham Hotspur away from home will be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's biggest test this season as Manchester United manager. It is easier to say that this game has come at the perfect time for the Red Devils. Actually, a win here at Wembley will indeed boost the team morale after an intoxicated season under Mourinho.

But then again, defeat in the hands of Mauricio Pochettino will disrupt Solskjaer perfect start as caretaker manager. However, a defeat in the hands of Tottenham will not in any way take away what the new manager has achieved so far.

Paul Pogba looks rejuvenated under the new interim manager. Pogba has overcome the demons that troubled his relationship with the previous manager Mourinho. Now the Frenchman looks happy and more revitalised under Solskjaer. Will Pogba end Manchester United’s hoodoo at Wembley on Sunday? Well, let’s wait and see.