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Manchester United welcome Tottenham to Old Trafford aiming to close the gap on the leading pack in the Premier League.United have got their season back on track after winning their last six games in all competitions.Two victories over the festive period over Hull City and Norwich City have lifted David Moyes' men up to sixth spot, eight points behind leaders Arsenal.The Red Devils will be seeking to keep pressure on the sides above them as they look to mount a title challenge in the New Year.Tottenham are level on points with United as they have bounced back from the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas with seven points from their last three games.New boss Tim Sherwood has gone with a more attacking line-up since replacing Villas-Boas and he has been rewarded with victories over Southampton and Stoke as well as a draw against West Brom.Tottenham's victory at Old Trafford last season was their first in 21 Premier League attempts and in the earlier fixture this season between the two sides at White Hart Lane honours were even after a 2-2 draw
TOTTENHAM Team News
Tottenham have a number of injury concerns to deal with as they look to maintain their improved form under Sherwood. Paulinho has joined the likes of Sandro (calf), Andros Townsend (hamstring), Jan Vertonghen (ankle) and Younes Kaboul (ankle) on the sidelines after picking up an ankle injury in Saturday's win over Stoke.Full-back Kyle Walker returns after suspension, while Roberto Soldado and Emmanuel Adebayor are expected to continue up front together.
Man U Team News
Manchester United are hopeful Wayne Rooney will be fit to face Tottenham at Old Trafford on New Year's Day.Rooney missed Saturday's win at Norwich with a groin problem and has not trained, but the striker could return to action if he passes a late fitness test.Robin van Persie is back in training, but the striker may have to content himself with a place on the bench after missing the last five games with a thigh injury.Marouane Fellaini (wrist), Nani (hamstring), Phil Jones (knee) and Rafael all remain sidelined, but Antonio Valencia is available again after serving a ban.
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Opta Facts
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•Tottenham Hotspur have won just one of the last 25 Premier League matches against Manchester United (W1 D7 L17).
•Wayne Rooney needs one goal to become only the second player in Premier League history to score 10+ goals in 10 consecutive seasons (Lampard achieved this last season).
•Tottenham have won more penalties than any other Premier League team this season (4 - all scored by Roberto Soldado).
