Tottenham vs Manchester United: Predicted Spurs XI with one MAJOR surprise

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Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane during UEFA Champions League – Group E match between Tottenham Hotspur and CSKA Moscow at Wembley stadium 07 Dec 2016 (Photo by Kieran Galvin/NurPhoto via Getty Images) /

Striker and Keeper

I group these two together since I believe they are Pochettino’s two easiest selections on the afternoon. Harry Kane and Hugo Lloris are probably the first two names on the team sheet when each star is fit.

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Kane’s return to form means even more to the club’s attack than Eriksen’s improved play. When he’s on his game, he’s unplayable for Premier League defenders. Jose Mourinho will certainly talk to his defenders at great length about trying to stop the prolific striker.

There’s zero doubt in my mind that Kane starts this match if he’s healthy. Frankly, Tottenham doesn’t have another reasonable option.

Similarly, Lloris is the club’s best keeper by a wide margin. He may leave this summer if the club can’t secure Champions League football, but that’s a question for another day. On Sunday, he’ll be in goal for Spurs trying to keep United off the score sheet.

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