Tottenham Players Will React Against Man United – Ryan Mason

Interim Tottenham manager Ryan Mason says he expects a “reaction” from his players following Sunday’s 6-1 Premier League defeat at Newcastle United.

Christian Stellini, who was also interim boss, was sacked on Monday and Mason appointed for a second time.

Fifth-placed Spurs host fourth-placed Manchester United on Thursday aiming to avoid a third successive league defeat.

“Thursday is a really big game. The focus is to fully prepare for that,” said 31-year-old Mason.

“Sunday was disappointing, so I would hope and expect a reaction from the players and everyone in this building.”

Defeat at St James’ Park was Spurs’ heaviest in the league since they lost 5-0 to Liverpool at White Hart Lane in 2013.