#4 Can Mourinho combat Pochettino’s high press?
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Spurs were the better and quicker side on their last visit to Manchester this campaign as they harrowed and harried Guardiola’s Manchester City. Mourinho can expect more of the same pressing and attacking that served Spurs so well and will hope for a better result, given that Spurs blanked City 2-0 on the day.
Spurs have also turned up against the big sides with intent to compete, rather than wait and watch, which makes them a threatening side. In their big games against Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal (teams which are in the top 4), Spurs have picked up 2 draws and a win and a solitary defeat against Chelsea (a game in which they convinced).
In comparison, United against the same opposition have drawn two and lost two, which doesn’t reflect well on Mourinho. Given that the game is a home tie, it will be interesting to see how Mourinho sets his team-up and how he combats the high-press. The Portuguese manager will be under pressure to set his team up in an attacking manner.
The only question is whether it will be enough to upset Spurs’ rhythm or will this play into Pochettino’s hands.
