Manchester United vs Tottenham: 5 Key Battles that will decide the outcome

#2 Paul Pogba vs Mousa Dembele

Dembele dominates Pogba

Sir Alex Ferguson is said to have rejected the chance to sign Mousa Dembele during the latter stages of the Scot's tenure at Old Trafford - an extension of the manager's dis-inclination towards positionally wayward midfielders... a problem Jose Mourinho now faces with another youngster Ferguson didn't really trust.

Spurs took the gamble, and having stuck with the Belgian through thick and thin, and numerous injuries, are finally reaping the benefits of having a man built like a bull, but with the dancing feet of a ballerina, at the base of their midfield - it remains to be seen if Jose Mourinho will be so inclined in the coming year(s)

Last time out, Dembele so completely outplayed Pogba that it looked like they were playing different sports. Pogba's pride would have been hurt, and there's but one way to salvage that... on the pitch.