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·19 de maio de 2024
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Fifth place in the Premier League is not yet certain for Tottenham ahead of today’s trip to Sheffield United.
A campaign to have started so brightly under Ange Postecoglou has fizzled out after Tuesday’s defeat to Manchester City confirmed Spurs had missed out on Champions League football.
In fact, they are still vulnerable to being leapfrogged by Chelsea should they suffer a fifth consecutive defeat on the final day.
Ange Postecoglou, who is confident the club will back him to rebuild this summer, issued a scathing judgement about the “fragile” foundations he has inherited in north London, but days later reaffirmed his commitment to the job.
Spurs are strong favourites to beat a Blades side relegated what feels like an age ago, although the loss to Newcastle – who were in a similar position back in 2016 – should offer some warning.
Sheffield United vs Tottenham is scheduled for a 4pm BST kick-off time today Sunday May 19, 2024.
Bramall Lane in Sheffield will host.
Ange Postecoglou ripped into Tottenham after Tuesday’s defeat to Manchester City
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TV channel and live stream: In the UK, the game has not been selected for live TV coverage.
Free highlights will be available on the Sky Sports app and YouTube channel after full-time with BBC One airing Match of the Day at 10.30pm.
Sheffield United XI: Foderingham; Ahmedhodzic, Trusty, Robinson; Bogle, Hamer, Arblaster, Osborn, Lowe; Archer, Brereton
Subs: Davies, Brewster, McBurnie, Vinicius Souza, Larouci, McAtee, Holgate, Brooks, Jebbison
Tottenham XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Dragusin, Van de Ven; Bentancur, Sarr, Maddison; Kulusevski, Johnson, Son
Subs: Austin, Whiteman, Royal, Skipp, Hojbjerg, Donley, Gil, Moore, Scarlett
Spurs surely can’t lose to a team who have endured such a miserable season. Postecoglou will want to head into the summer with a bang and anything less than a comfortable victory will be disappointing.
Spurs to win, 3-0.
Spurs required two goals in stoppage time to beat the Blades in the reverse fixture.
Sheffield United wins: 30
Draws: 27
Tottenham wins: 39
Sheffield United to win: 7/1
Draw: 5/1
Tottenham to win: 1/3
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.