Wins are like buses. After waiting for nearly two months to record a victory, Spurs have now managed two on the bounce having overcome both Swansea and CSKA Moscow in the past week.

Mauricio Pochettino's side officially crashed out of the Champions League in midweek, however, the Lilywhites secured post-Christmas European football once again after qualifying for the Europa League.

With the team high on confidence, Pochettino takes his side to Old Trafford hoping to overcome Manchester United. The Red Devils have only recorded one victory on home soil since August, but their performances of late have given the supporters some room for optimism.

In recent weeks, both teams' title challenges have faded with the duo falling significantly behind leaders Chelsea at the summit of the Premier League.

Nonetheless, with three points in store for the victor, Spurs have a far greater chance of winning the title than Man United.

For Pochettino to overcome the Red Devils, he must pick this starting XI.

GK: Hugo Lloris

Every Spurs fan has to admit that without Lloris, their season would be considerably worse looking than it is now.

Against Man United, Lloris has to ensure he leaves Old Trafford having been the better of the two goalkeepers if his side are to get a win.

RB: Kyle Walker

Walker has become one of the best right-backs in the Premier League since the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino in 2014.

Walker's big game performance has regularly halted some of the bigger sides in the league, and another one will be desired this weekend.

The England international has previously had an impact against Man United having scored against them in 2012 from a free-kick.

CB: Toby Aldweireld

Tottenham have missed this guy! His partnership with Jan Vertonghen was broken when the ex-Southampton man was forced out of action for the past two months.

Pochettino brought him on against CSKA Moscow with 20 minutes remaining to give him valuable game-time ahead of the visit to Manchester, and he's likely to be thrust into the XI today.

For Spurs to be successful, Alderweireld could prove decisive.

CB: Jan Vertonghen

The formidable partnership can finally be restored at Old Trafford, and it wouldn't be harsh to say Vertonghen has struggled in the absence of Aldweireld.

Nonetheless, preventing Zlatan Ibrahimovic from having an impact on proceedings will be a difficult task for the Spurs defence to contend with and both players will be a fundamental factor in Spurs' pursuit of victory.

LB: Danny Rose

There's not a better left-back in the Premier League than Rose currently.

Rose will be tasked with stopping Juan Mata having any significant impact on the contest and his attacking strengths could hurt Man United's fragile right flank.

CM: Victor Wanyama

The importance of Wanyama on this Spurs side cannot be understated. His impact at White Hart Lane has proven invaluable and once again he must ensure he contains the fluidity of Man United's midfield.

Rarely out-powered or out-muscled in possession, Wanyama has become a genuine force and is a certainty to start if Spurs want to win at Old Trafford.

CM: Mousa Dembele

When Dembele plays well, Tottenham look more effective in both attack and defence. The Belgian midfielder has been instrumental in Harry Kane's recent run of form and must start against Man United to also combat the energy of Paul Pogba.

Rarely does Dembele pop up with valuable goals, but a strike against the Red Devils could be the deciding factor in the Londoners travelling back home with three points.

RM: Christian Eriksen

Far too regularly during his Tottenham career Eriksen has not come to the fore when really needed.

His recent performances have completely changed that perception, though, as he now devastates opposition defences on a weekly basis.

At Old Trafford, Eriksen must ensure he continues his recent run of form and provides the creativity for Harry Kane to thrive from.

CAM: Dele Alli

Alli continues to go from strength to strength and his partnership with Harry Kane remains one of the most efficient in the Premier League.

In midweek against CSKA Moscow, Alli was sensational as Spurs finally overcame their Wembley hoodoo to beat the Russian outfit convincingly.

Alli was prolific last season but another fantastic performance at Old Trafford could further highlight his talent on the world stage.

LM: Heung-min Son

South Korean ace Son is a manager's dream player. His work-rate and tireless energy have proven invaluable to Tottenham, especially when Kane was injured for two months.

Now, the pressure has been relieved from the Asian ace, but this Sunday, he must ensure his defensive responsibilities are met with Man United likely to dominate the match being the home side.

The Spurs faithful would appreciate another Son goal following his wonder-strike vs. Swansea last weekend.

ST: Harry Kane

When Kane is fit and firing, there are not many better strikers in European football than the Spurs academy graduate.

His expert finishing has guided Tottenham to two victories in the past seven days, and another goal at Old Trafford could cap a great week for the 23-year-old forward.

Kane continues to impress on the big stage, and Old Trafford is one of the greatest of them all.