Premier League Preview: Man United vs Tottenham |
| Premier League Preview: Man United vs Tottenham Posted: 30 Dec 2013 11:39 AM PST Rooney - who has scored 11 goals in all competitions for United this season - missed Saturday's 1-0 success at Norwich City with a groin problem but is expected to return for the visit of Tim Sherwood's Spurs. United's win at Carrow Road was unconvincing, but did mark their sixth successive triumph in all competitions. Danny Welbeck has scored four goals during that run and his second-half effort against Norwich was crucial for David Moyes' side, who were missing Rooney and Robin van Persie (thigh). "I think if we hadn't got so many games and we could give him a couple of weeks just to recover properly, I think he'd (Rooney) be fine," Moyes told Sky Sports. "But I'd expect him to be OK for the next game against Tottenham. "Robin has started some light training and he might not be too far away as well. We have not had them as a partnership very often, and we are looking forward to having them together." While Rooney is likely to be available, Van Persie's problem is expected to keep him out of this match for sixth-placed United. Also missing are Marouane Fellaini (wrist), Nani (hamstring), Phil Jones (knee) and Rafael (groin), but Antonio Valencia will return from suspension. Rooney's efforts against Hull City on Boxing Day - where he scored one and set up another as United came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 - were instrumental and he netted twice in a 2-2 draw at Tottenham earlier this season. Tottenham made it seven points out of nine under Sherwood in the Premier League with a convincing 3-0 win over Stoke City on Sunday. The former Spurs midfielder again opted for a 4-4-2 formation and it bore fruit, as Roberto Soldado and Emmanuel Adebayor continued their burgeoning partnership up front. Aaron Lennon was excellent once more on the right wing and striker Jermain Defoe (hamstring) could return for Tottenham, who sit seventh in the table. Paulinho is in doubt with a knock, while defenders Jan Vertonghen (ankle) and Younes Kaboul (hip) will miss out, as will midfielders Sandro (calf) and Andros Townsend (hamstring). Defender Kyle Walker returns from suspension for Spurs. Tottenham failed to defeat Manchester United in 26 meetings in all competitions in a frustrating run that spanned almost 14 years. That ended in September last year, as goals from Gareth Bale and Clint Dempsey helped them to a 3-2 success at Old Trafford - their first at the venue since 1989. And the two subsequent clashes have been draws, giving Tottenham hope of a victory that could lift them to fifth depending on other results. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Moyes sets Welbeck 20-goal target this term Posted: 30 Dec 2013 05:43 AM PST Welbeck only found the back of the net twice last season but has already claimed seven in all competitions during the current campaign - making him United's third top scorer behind Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie. The 23-year-old came off the bench to score the winner against Norwich City on Saturday and Moyes has been impressed with the England international, but wants to see more from him in the second half of the season. "We have said to him we are trying to keep his finishing up," the Scot said. "I think he can keep his efforts up, his levels up, even better. "He got one (league) goal last year and now he is on seven for this season. It could be better, but you have got to say it is going in the right direction. "With the second half of the season to go, he should be certainly looking to score 20 goals. "We need him to do that because when you don't have Wayne and you don't have Robin, then you need people to step up to the mark. "In quite a few of the games recently he has done that for us." This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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