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Paul Scholes thinks Tottenham are the 'favourites' to win the Europa League but reveals why he is backing Man United... although he feels Ruben Amorim is playing a 'risky' game

Paul Scholes believes Tottenham Hotspur will be considered the favourites going into the Europa League final, but still expects Manchester United to come out on top.

Spurs have beaten United three times this season, including a 3-0 win at Old Trafford in September, a 1-0 home victory in February and a dramatic 4–3 triumph in the Carabao Cup in between.

In fact, United have not beaten Spurs in any of their last six meetings, but Scholes is banking on European experience to make the difference in Bilbao.

Writing in his TNT Sports column, the former England midfielder said: 'When you look at the recent matches between the two teams, then you'll probably have to make Tottenham the slight favourites.