Tottenham is confronted with Manchester United in an all-prime minister League Europa League final in Bilbao.
Both clubs have passed gloomy domestic campaigns, but will look at saving some glory of the wreck and being eligible for the Champions League of next season.
Two clubs from the same country that come together means an unusual amount of shared history for a European final, one that dates from the first meeting between the clubs in 1899.
Here we unpack who traditionally prevails in this rivalry and who can look more favorably at the recent form book.
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Man United vs. Tottenham History, head-to-head
The historic straight head is very in favor of United.
Both clubs enjoyed success in the 1950s and 1960s, with the teams of United under Sir Matt Busby and Tottenham’s 1960/61 double winners that are generally considered some of the best in English football history.
The Sir Alex Ferguson era saw United Clear Clear, with its famous “boys, it’s Tottenham” that is supported by the figures.
Man United vs. Tottenham Record
| Games played | 204 |
| Man United wins | 96 |
| Tottenham wins | 57 |
| Pulls | 51 |
Although it is difficult for fans of both clubs to get encouragement from form or versions this season, Spurs have a clear advantage in that respect.
The teams played three times in 2024/25, where the men of Postecoglou win on every occasion. Bruno Fernandes was sent controversially when Spurs, an authoritative 3-0 victory at Old Trafford, claimed, won the Return match 1-0. Between those competitions there was a chaotic Carabao Cup final that ended 4-3 in favor of Tottenham.
Indeed, in their five games against United under Postcoglou, Spurs won four and signed.
Last 10 games between Man United & Tottenham
| Competition | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League | February 16, 2025 | Tottenham 1-0 Man United |
| Carabao Cup | December 19, 2024 | Tottenham 4-3 Man United |
| Premier League | September 29, 2024 | Man United 0-3 Tottenham |
| Premier League | January 14, 2024 | Man United 2-2 Tottenham |
| Premier League | August 19, 2023 | Tottenham 2-0 Man United |
| Premier League | April 27, 2023 | Tottenham 2-2 Man United |
| Premier League | October 19, 2022 | Man United 2-0 Tottenham |
| Premier League | March 12, 2022 | Man United 3-2 Tottenham |
| Premier League | October 30, 2021 | Tottenham 0-3 Man United |
| Premier League | April 11, 2021 | Tottenham 1-3 Man United |
Man United vs. Tottenham in grand finale
United and Spurs met each other for the first and only time in a large cup final in 2009, when they disputed the EFL Cup final in Wembley Stadium.
After a 0-0 draw, United won the penalty shootout with 4-1, where Jamie O’hara and David Bentley missed the crucial spotkicks for Spurs.
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