Stan Collymore predicts scoreline and winner of Tottenham v Manchester United
Stan Collymore expects the Tottenham and Manchester United Europa League final clash to be a goal-scoring affair.
With both sides performing miserably domestically and having injury concerns, there is the added intrigue to this contest.
There is everything to play for as the winner will qualify for the Champions League and get the extra revenue that comes with it.
Collymore sees Spurs and United going the distance
The former Liverpool and Nottingham Forest striker does not see the game in Bilbao being decided after 90 minutes.
He sees the contest ending 2-2 or 3-3, with the teams going the distance in order to find the winner.
Collymore has mentioned Tottenham‘s superior record against United recently and expects that to play some part.
| Revenue | June 2024 | June 2023 |
| £m | £m | |
| Match receipts | 105.8 | 117.6 |
| UEFA prize money | 1.3 | 56.2 |
| TV and media | 165.9 | 148.1 |
| Commercials and Other income | 255.2 | 227.7 |
| Total Revenue | 528.2 | 549.6 |
That’s the reason he’s backing the North London outfit to get their hands on their first piece of silverware since 2008.
Collymore wrote: “In the Europa League, I could very easily see it ending 2-2 or 3-3 after 90 minutes because there is so much uncertainty surrounding how Tottenham and Man United will perform in Bilbao. Both teams have injuries, and because those that are available will be desperate not to sustain knocks in the build-up, they could be caught cold.
“It could very much be a toss of a coin for who win – but if I stick my neck out, I think Tottenham will take it because they have got the better of Man United in the previous three meetings this season.”
Tottenham must find a new manager even if they clinch Europa League
Keeping Postecoglou even after winning the Europa League, may not serve the club’s long-term goals due to strategic and philosophical mismatches.
While a European trophy would be a significant achievement, the Australian’s high-risk, attacking approach – prioritising expansive play over defensive pragmatism – has revealed Tottenham’s weaknesses, particularly against elite teams.
His style, though exciting, often exposes defensive vulnerabilities, as evidenced by inconsistent Premier League results and limited tactical adaptability in critical matches.
A Europa League triumph might stem from standout individual performances or fortunate breaks rather than a robust, repeatable system.
Tottenham’s ambitions require a manager who can merge attacking dynamism with defensive resilience to compete consistently across all fronts.
His rigid commitment to his philosophy risks stagnating progress, especially against tactically versatile opponents.
Moving on post-victory could enable Tottenham to appoint a manager whose vision better aligns with crafting a balanced, durable squad capable of sustained success in both domestic and European competitions.