Manchester United are set to host Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Sunday in their next English Premier League fixture.Manchester United come into this game following a 3-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup round of 16 on Wednesday. Goals from Scotland international Scott McTominay, veteran Spaniard Juan Mata and French midfielder Paul Pogba secured a comfortable win for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.Tottenham Hotspur, on the other hand, played Maccabi Haifa on Thursday in the Europa League playoff, beating them 7-2. A hat-trick from England international Harry Kane, a brace from midfielder Giovani Lo Celso and goals from Lucas Moura and Dele Alli sealed an impressive victory for Jose Mourinho's men.📸 𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡@KumhoTyreUK ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/51DuZSd2MD— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 2, 2020Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur Head-to-HeadIn 35 previous encounters between the two sides, Manchester United hold the clear advantage. The Red Devils have won 22 games, lost six and drawn seven."We’re working hard to get better with the players we’ve got," says Ole. "There is more competition for places. We need results and that will improve the mood of the staff and players."#MUFC #MUNTOT pic.twitter.com/y5nQjknPUJ— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 2, 2020Their most recent match was in June, and ended in a 1-1 draw. Dutch winger Steven Bergwijn put Tottenham Hotspur ahead, only for a Bruno Fernandes penalty to restore parity in the second half.Manchester United form guide in the English Premier League: L-WTottenham Hotspur form guide in the English Premier League: L-W-DManchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur Team NewsManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer will be unable to call upon the services of centre-backs Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe, who are out injured.Injured: Phil Jones, Axel TuanzebeDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneMeanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur will be without new signing, winger Gareth Bale, who is out injured. There remain doubts over the availability of South Korea forward Son Heung-min and midfielder Giovani Lo Celso.Injured: Gareth BaleDoubtful: Son Heung-min, Giovani Lo CelsoSuspended: NoneAlso Read: 10 most versatile players in world football at the momentManchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XIManchester United Predicted XI (4-3-3): David de Gea, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial, Marcus RashfordTottenham Hotspur Predicted XI (4-3-3): Hugo Lloris, Matt Doherty, Toby Alderweireld, Eric Dier, Sergio Reguilon, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Harry Winks, Tanguy Ndombele, Lucas Moura, Harry Kane, Erik LamelaManchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur PredictionManchester United have not been active this transfer window, only bringing in Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax. They are yet to hit peak form this season, having lost to Crystal Palace and scraped past Brighton & Hove Albion in the league. A massive improvement is needed for the Reds to be taken seriously as title-contenders.Tottenham Hotspur, on the other hand, have been busy, bringing in full-backs Matt Doherty and Sergio Reguilon, Danish midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Gareth Bale. While they have had an inconsistent start to the season, much is expected from Jose Mourinho and his side.Manchester United have a way of winning against big sides, but they have been passive and reactive so far. Tottenham Hotspur might just edge past them in this game.Prediction: Manchester United 0-2 Tottenham HotspurAlso Read: 10 greatest goalkeepers of the 21st century