Michael Carrick will be looking to get four wins in four as the Manchester United interim head coach welcomes former club Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester United will aim to make it four consecutive wins under interim manager Michael Carrick as they host Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in a captivating Premier League encounter on Saturday lunchtime. This marks the first meeting between the sides since their dramatic 2-2 draw in North London back in August, when Matthijs de Ligt netted a 96th-minute equaliser for United.
Since Ruben Amorim’s departure and Carrick’s appointment, Manchester United appear revitalized, collecting a perfect nine points from three matches under their new boss and extending their unbeaten league run to seven games. The Red Devils have notched impressive victories over title contenders Arsenal and Manchester City, before edging out Fulham 3-2 last weekend thanks to Benjamin Sesko’s stoppage-time winner. Confidence is understandably high at Old Trafford, with United currently sitting fourth in the table—one point clear of Chelsea in fifth and two ahead of Liverpool in sixth. A win on Saturday would see United surpass last season’s 42-point total with 13 matches still remaining.
Victory against Tottenham would also give Manchester United four straight league wins for the first time since February 2024 under Erik ten Hag. However, recent history against Spurs has not favored United, who are winless in their last six league meetings with the North London side (three draws, three losses)—matching their longest such run, which dates back to 1914-1921.
Tottenham, led by Thomas Frank, have struggled at home this season—only Wolves have picked up fewer home points than Spurs’ 10. After a lackluster first half against Manchester City last weekend, Spurs rallied in the second half, with Dominic Solanke scoring twice—including a fortuitous scorpion kick—to secure a 2-2 draw and a valuable point. Nevertheless, Tottenham are winless in their last six Premier League matches (four draws, two losses), their longest such streak since the end of last season, and currently sit 14th in the table—closer to the relegation zone (nine points clear) than the top five (11 points adrift).
Spurs may welcome the prospect of playing away from home, as five of their seven league wins this season have come on the road. Only Arsenal (24) and Aston Villa (21) have earned more away points than Tottenham’s 19 so far. Additionally, Spurs are unbeaten in their last eight meetings with Manchester United across all competitions (five wins, three draws)—a feat only bettered by Chelsea’s 12-match run against United between 2012 and 2017. Tottenham also claimed a 3-0 victory at Old Trafford last season and have only once before won back-to-back top-flight away games against United, achieving that in January 2014.
Man United vs Tottenham Team News
Manchester United will be without Patrick Dorgu (thigh) and Matthijs de Ligt (back), who remain sidelined through injury. Mason Mount is also a doubt after picking up a knock in training and will be assessed ahead of kickoff. Manager Michael Carrick is likely to stick with his successful starting lineup, but may consider recalling Benjamin Sesko to the attack following his decisive impact off the bench in the previous match. Should Sesko return to the starting XI, one of Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, or Matheus Cunha would likely make way.
Captain Bruno Fernandes, who leads the Premier League with 12 assists this season—a personal best equaled only in the 2020-21 campaign—is expected to continue in his advanced central midfield role behind the main striker.
For Tottenham, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski (both knee), Mohammed Kudus (thigh), Pedro Porro, Richarlison, Rodrigo Bentancur (all hamstring), Ben Davies, Lucas Bergvall (both ankle), and Kevin Danso (toe) are all unavailable due to injury. Micky van de Ven (unspecified) and Djed Spence (calf) missed the draw with Manchester City, while both Dominic Solanke (fitness) and Cristian Romero were unable to complete the full 90 minutes; all four will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Solanke, who has netted five goals in his last five appearances against Manchester United in all competitions, will be hoping to recover in time to lead the line. Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel are both pushing for a recall in attack, either to partner or replace Randal Kolo Muani and Xavi Simons.
Man United vs Tottenham Prediction
Man United to win and both teams to score - 7/4 (Betfred)
Over 2.5 goals - 1/2 (Betfred)
Correct score 2-1 - 7/1 (Betfred)
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