By Kamal Yalwa | Reporter’s Notebook
Spurs Eye Fourth Win Over Man Utd in Europa League Final – But Will History Count?
Tottenham Hotspur will meet Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final this Wednesday, having already beaten them three times this season. While those results give Spurs a psychological edge, both teams understand that finals are often decided by more than past form. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim summed it up ahead of the clash, saying, “Every game has its history,” as his side looks to turn the tide on the biggest night of their season.
Spurs’ most dominant display came in a 3-0 win at Old Trafford early in the season, a match that piled pressure on then-United manager Erik ten Hag. Key to that performance was Micky van de Ven, who not only marshalled the defence but also made a surging run that set up the opening goal. Under Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham have shown greater consistency and attacking fluidity, and van de Ven remains crucial to their defensive structure, with the club carefully managing his fitness ahead of the final.
United, now under the leadership of Amorim, have shown improvement in European fixtures despite a disappointing 16th-place finish in the Premier League. The team appears more organized defensively, with fewer chances conceded, and has demonstrated greater resilience and tactical discipline, particularly in knockout stages. While domestic form has been underwhelming, Amorim’s United have proven they can rise to big occasions in Europe.
With a Champions League spot and silverware on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Tottenham will be looking to crown a strong campaign with a major trophy, while United hope to end a turbulent season on a high. Spurs may have dominated the head-to-head meetings this season, but the Europa League final offers both teams a clean slate—and one last chance to define their year.
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