sport news Man United-Tottenham sack race: Nuno Espirito Santo and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ...

sport news Man United-Tottenham sack race: Nuno Espirito Santo and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ...
sport news Man United-Tottenham sack race: Nuno Espirito Santo and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ...
Nuno Espirito Santo now as fearful as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of losing his job as Tottenham prepare to host Manchester United in must-win battle of the strugglers Nuno Espirito Santo is coming under pressure to save his job as Tottenham boss  Spurs have taken just six points out of a possible 15 and are struggling for form Ole Gunnar Solskjaer likewise knows that defeat in the match could spell the end Nuno dropped Dele Alli and Harry Winks from his midweek League Cup squad

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not the only manager with clouds gathering above his head. 

Saturday's visit of Manchester United to Tottenham is also critical for Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo as he tries to prove he is the right man for his job.

Last week's defeat by West Ham has got the critics in full voice and with just six points out of a possible 15, Nuno desperately needs to add to Ole's misery.

Nuno's selections raised eyebrows this week when he dropped former England midfielders Dele Alli and Harry Winks from his midweek squad for the League Cup tie at Burnley. It was job done as Spurs won, but he clearly wants more from the pair.

Nuno Espirito Santo is under the microscope this weekend with his Tottenham side faltering

Nuno Espirito Santo is under the microscope this weekend with his Tottenham side faltering

Tottenham's coach did not mention any players directly but told any of his upset stars they need to try to 'change the opinion and the idea of the manager' if left out.

Nuno said 'there is nothing to be worried about' in relation to the pair and any personal issues will be dealt with behind closed doors. 

He added: 'What we want is for all the players to be involved and committed. Commitment is

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