By Axel Reyes

A North London derby with a twist awaits as Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United clash in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup on Thursday, December 19th. Both sides enter the tie in contrasting form and will be eager to secure a place in the semi-finals.
Tottenham have been in inconsistent form recently, with a mix of impressive victories and disappointing defeats. Their attacking trio of Son Heung-min, Richarlison, and Dejan Kulusevski has been a threat, but defensive frailties have sometimes let them down.
In their last five matches, Tottenham have managed only one victory against Southampton (5-0). They have lost two matches against Chelsea and Bournemouth, and drawn two against Rangers and Fulham.
Manchester United have been inconsistent this season, but they have shown glimpses of their potential under the management of Rúben Amorim. The Red Devils have a strong squad, but they have struggled to find their rhythm at times.
Manchester United have won three of their last five matches, against Everton, Viktoria Plzen, and Manchester City. They have lost two matches, against Arsenal and Nottingham Forest.
The history between Tottenham and Manchester United is rich and storied, with numerous memorable encounters over the years. Recent clashes have often been closely contested, with both sides eager to gain the upper hand.
Tottenham: will line up in a 4-3-3 formation. Forster; Spence, Archie Gray, Dragusin, Udogie; Kulusevski, Bentancur, Pape Sarr; Johnson, Solanke, Werner.
Manchester United: will line up in a 4-3-3 formation. Bayindir; Dalot, De Ligt, Lindelif, Lisandro Martínez; Ugarte, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes; Rashford, Garnacho, Zirkzee.
The match is on Thursday, December 19th, kicking off at 20:00 GMT.
The match will be televised on Sky Sports.
The Carabao Cup quarter-final between Tottenham and Manchester United is shaping up to be a fascinating encounter. Both sides will be eager to progress to the semi-finals and take a step closer to lifting the trophy. With so much at stake, this is a match that neither team will want to miss.

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