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Tottenham proved to be very tough opponent for Manchester United last season. The Londoners not only won both Premier League matches in the home and away legs, but also triumphed in the rather uninspiring Europa League final. Unlike Spurs, who had to play three consecutive midweek fixtures following the last international break at the beginning of October and will have to play their seventh competitive match in 20 days on Saturday, Manchester United have been able to concentrate fully on revenge for the past week. Amorim's team also bowed out of the EFL Cup early, the rhythm of exactly one match every seven days has now settled perfectly. The guests are with significantly higher level of freshness. However, the advantages presumed in favor of the English record champions are by no means the only indicators that the Red Devils are in good form, having recorded ten points from their last four Premier League matches and looking back at their last six league games, even winning against Chelsea, Sunderland and at Anfield in Liverpool makes the game not a walk in the park for the hosts who will also try to be at their best in front of their home crowd.