Spurs vs Man Utd game Preview (from their perspective)

Today, courtesy of Dal from SpursBlog, we have a special post previewing the upcoming game from a Spurs fan perspective.

Nobody should be in any doubt - this will be a tough game for Santini's 'young team'. Man Utd are still smarting from their early season slumber and are eager to close the gap on Arsenal and Chelsea.

Ferguson has made some astute signings this season, with Heinze and Smith good additions to what was looking like a slightly bare squad. Rooney will not feature in this match, but we all know what he's capable of. The return of Rio, however, will boost Man Utd more than any new signing. Rio's return against Liverpool showed all the signs of him returning to his best and Man Utd will need him to keep that up if they are to seriously challenge Arsenal this year.

So, a tough game ahead for the Reds against one of the three unbeaten London sides. If they are to break this unbeaten run, Rio will have to be at his best to thwart Jermain Defoe, who has to potential to turn the game in an instant. Equally, Ledley King will have his work cut out against Van Nistelrooy. The key battle I see is down the Utd right and Spurs left, where Ronaldo (who is on fire at the moment) will come up against one of Spurs' best players so far this season, Edman. If Atouba is fit (he is doubtful), Spurs should have good cover on the left, but without him, Ronaldo may just get some joy. Having said all this, the midweek 6-0 win against Oldham will have buoyed Spurs and I see them running out winners by the odd goal - we're due a win against the Mancs!