Tottenham host Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, with both sides looking to take another step towards the first major final of the season.
Ange Postecoglou’s side sit 10th in the Premier League after a string of mixed results, and the 2008 edition of this competition marks the last time Spurs won a trophy.
United sit even lower in the table despite their derby win last weekend, and Ruben Amorim will be aware of the merits of going far in this competition in his first season in charge.
Marcus Rashford is not in the Manchester United squad just days after he gave an interview saying he is ready for a “new challenge” away from the club.
Amorim dropped Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from his squad to face Manchester City last weekend, but Rashford has not travelled to London for the quarter-final.
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Tottenham host Man Utd in Carabao Cup quarter-finals | Kick-off at 8pm, live on Sky Sports
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Spurs bidding to win first trophy since 2008 under Ange Postecoglou
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United are in buoyant mood after a dramatic win over Man City in the derby
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Marcus Rashford not pictured with United squad that travelled to London
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Rashford misses out on Carabao Cup quarter-final
18:06 , Jamie Braidwood
Marcus Rashford did not travel with Manchester United’s squad on Wednesday night ahead of their Carabao Cup quarter-final against Tottenham, but Alejandro Garnacho was pictured making the trip.
Rashford was the main topic at Wednesday’s press conference, before United travelled by train, with Amorim saying he was keen to keep a player he had yet to speak to by the time he faced the media.
“It’s hard to explain to you guys what I am going to do (when I speak to him),” United’s head coach said. “I am a little bit emotional (as a person), so in the moment I will understand what to do.
“I am preparing the game and then we will see. Let’s focus on the team not individual players. That’s it.”
Rashford, who missed training on Monday through illness, now looks set to sit out the Carabao Cup quarter-final at Tottenham.
Marcus Rashford’s love affair with Manchester United is coming to a sad, mysterious end
17:55 , Jamie Braidwood
We already know everything there is to know about Marcus Rashford, a born-and-bred Manchester United fan who joined the club aged seven, with a social conscience and an eye for goal, a player with an undoubted gift who has often struggled to locate it. And yet it can sometimes feel like we don’t really know him at all.
Marcus Rashford’s love affair with Man Utd is coming to a sad, mysterious end
Ruben Amorim faces Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho decisions
17:40 , Jamie Braidwood
Ruben Amorim on Alejandro Garnacho:
“Really good, he trained really well. He seems a little bit upset with me and that is perfect.
“I was really, really happy because I will do the same (in his position) and he’s ready for this game.”
Ruben Amorim faces Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho decisions
17:25 , Jamie Braidwood
Ruben Amorim on Marcus Rashford:
“He’s our player and he’s ready for the next game.
“What I want is to take the best of Marcus Rashford and the other players. I don’t talk about the future. I just talk about the present. I want the best of each of them.
“I just want to win and help the team to be better. We are better with Marcus Rashford, that’s simple. We will try different things to push Rashford to the best levels that he has shown me in the past.
“This kind of club needs big talents and he is a big talent. He just needs to perform at the highest level and that is my focus. I just want to help Marcus.”
‘Emotional’ Ruben Amorim sends advice to Man Utd’s wantaway star Marcus Rashford
17:10 , Jamie Braidwood
Ruben Amorim says he would go to the manager with an issue rather than air it in the media after Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford declared he was “ready for a new challenge”.
The 27-year-old academy product has scored just 15 goals in 67 appearances in the 18 months since signing a big-money deal until 2028, with speculation over his future increasing in recent days.
Rashford was surprisingly left out of the squad for Sunday’s 2-1 win at Manchester City and revealed in an interview two days later that he was ready to end his 20-year association with United.
The forward, who missed training on Monday through illness, now looks set to sit out the Carabao Cup quarter-final at Tottenham having been absent from the group travelling to London.
Ruben Amorim sends advice to Man Utd’s wantaway star Marcus Rashford
What is the Man Utd team news?
17:03 , Jamie Braidwood
For United, Luke Shaw remains out, while Mason Mount is a doubt after coming off in the win over City. Jonny Evans is the only other doubt as it stands.
Perhaps the most intriguing team news surrounds Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho, who could both come back into the squad after missing out last week.
Like Postecoglou, Amorim will likely pick a fairly strong starting eleven, with his line-up likely to look fairly similar to that which started last week’s derby.
What is the Tottenham team news?
17:02 , Jamie Braidwood
Spurs have several notable absentees ahead of the match, with goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario out alongside key defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven. In addition, Wilson Odobert, Richarlison, Mikey Moore and Ben Davies will miss out, while Rodrigo Bentancur is still suspended.
Yves Bissouma should return after missing the win over Southampton with a suspension, while Destiny Udogie is a major doubt after limping off during that match. Djed Spence impressed against Southampton and may be required again.
When is Tottenham vs Man Utd?
17:01 , Jamie Braidwood
Tottenham vs Man Utd is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Thursday, 19 December at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
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Good afternoon
17:00 , Jamie Braidwood
Tottenham host Manchester United in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with both sides looking to take another step towards a potentially season-defining trophy.
Ange Postecoglou’s side have come in for criticism in recent weeks after a stunning collapse against Chelsea and losses to Bournemouth and Ipswich, though they sit just five points away from the top four.
However, the Australian will be aware of the importance of winning a major trophy, with Spurs still hunting a first major honour since winning this competition in 2008.
Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim looks to build on a mixed start at his new club, and what better way to do so than to advance into a semi-final just a few days after their own stunning comeback against Manchester City.