PREMIER LEAGUE
Venue: Old Trafford Date: Saturday, 25 April Kick-off: 1730 BST
Manchester United defender Gary Neville will be out for two weeks because of a foot injury but John O'Shea could be fit to face Tottenham on Saturday.
Rafael could start at right-back against Spurs with Rio Ferdinand also set to start after being rested for the 2-0 midweek win over Portsmouth
Tottenham, who are unbeaten in six games against the top four this season, look set to be without Michael Dawson.
The defender picked up an ankle injury in Sunday's 1-0 win over Newcastle.
But his team-mate Jonathan Woodgate is confident that Spurs can continue their good run.
"You can see how well we've played against the top four," he said.
"We haven't been beaten by any of the top sides in the league this season and we have beaten Liverpool and Chelsea at home.
"Our record against the top four is impeccable."
However, Tottenham's record at Old Trafford in the Premier League is less impressive with only three draws from 16 visits.
Rafael could start at right-back against Spurs with Rio Ferdinand also set to start after being rested for the 2-0 midweek win over Portsmouth
Tottenham, who are unbeaten in six games against the top four this season, look set to be without Michael Dawson.
The defender picked up an ankle injury in Sunday's 1-0 win over Newcastle.
But his team-mate Jonathan Woodgate is confident that Spurs can continue their good run.
"You can see how well we've played against the top four," he said.
"We haven't been beaten by any of the top sides in the league this season and we have beaten Liverpool and Chelsea at home.
"Our record against the top four is impeccable."
However, Tottenham's record at Old Trafford in the Premier League is less impressive with only three draws from 16 visits.
And United could be fired up even more for their 1730 BST kick-off on Saturday as a victory for Liverpool, whose game at Hull starts at 1500 BST, will return them to the top of the table on goal difference.
Midfielder Michael Carrick reaffirmed United's desire to secure a third successive league title and equal Liverpool's record of 18 overall.
"We are in a good position but we will not get complacent," he said.
"There are some hard games left, starting against Tottenham, and we know Liverpool are still a threat.
"In a lot of people's eyes last week we were not going to win the title. All of a sudden the same people are now saying it is a given.
"There are a lot of matches to play and there may be more twists and turns. Hopefully there aren't but we must be ready for them."
"It is win at all costs now. If we can now beat Tottenham we really will be in a good position."
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp: "We're playing well and we've got a chance.
"Old Trafford is a great place to go and play and we have to make it as difficult as we can for United and try to pick up some points.
"United are chasing the championship and can't afford any slip-ups, they can't afford to lose a game and Sir Alex Ferguson will know that now.
"We want to finish in that seventh spot but we know it's not going to be easy."
Midfielder Michael Carrick reaffirmed United's desire to secure a third successive league title and equal Liverpool's record of 18 overall.
"We are in a good position but we will not get complacent," he said.
"There are some hard games left, starting against Tottenham, and we know Liverpool are still a threat.
"In a lot of people's eyes last week we were not going to win the title. All of a sudden the same people are now saying it is a given.
"There are a lot of matches to play and there may be more twists and turns. Hopefully there aren't but we must be ready for them."
"It is win at all costs now. If we can now beat Tottenham we really will be in a good position."
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp: "We're playing well and we've got a chance.
"Old Trafford is a great place to go and play and we have to make it as difficult as we can for United and try to pick up some points.
"United are chasing the championship and can't afford any slip-ups, they can't afford to lose a game and Sir Alex Ferguson will know that now.
"We want to finish in that seventh spot but we know it's not going to be easy."
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