Manchester United hope to claim their first victory over Tottenham Hotspur since October 2022, having endured an eight-game winless run in this fixture.
The "lads, itâs Tottenham" quip from yesteryear doesnât quite carry the same weight around Manchester anymore, given Unitedâs recent woes against the Lilywhites. Spurs claimed four victories against the Red Devils last season, and were on the brink of a fifth successive triumph in the reverse fixture last November.
However, much has changed at the Theatre of Dreams since that low-quality 2â2 draw. United have their mojo back with Sir Alex Ferguson disciple Michael Carrick at the helm, and their last-gasp victory over Fulham last weekend was reminiscent of a triumph they wouldâve secured during their glory days.
Carrickâs gunning for a fourth win from four in Saturdayâs early kick-off.
Match Snapshot
ð Kick-off time: 12:30 p.m. GMT, 7:30 a.m. ET, 4:30 a.m. PT
ð Location:Â Old Trafford
ð Competition: Premier League
ð Recent form:Â DDWWW
Team News
â ï¸ Key injuries, doubts: Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Dorgu, Mason Mount
ð¢ Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1
Man Utdâs injury situation hasnât changed from last weekend, although Mason Mount was a surprise absentee from the 3â2 victory over Fulham.
Carrick said in Thursdayâs pre-match press conference that the injury-plagued Englishman wonât be sidelined for very long with his current issue, but Saturdayâs game has arrived too soon.
United are still without Matthijs de Ligt due to a mysterious back problem, while Patrick Dorgu, one of the heroes of their wins over Manchester City and Arsenal, is nursing a hamstring injury that could sideline him for 10 weeks.
Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Fulham (4-2-3-1)
GK: Senne LammensâA dull, stable presence between the posts; Lammens is seemingly exactly what United needed. The Belgian better watch out for scorpions in and around his six-yard box this weekend.
RB: Diogo DalotâDalot was a favourite of Ruben Amorimâs and remains a mainstay under Carrick, but thatâs primarily due to a lack of alternatives.
CB: Harry MaguireâMaguireâs concession of a penalty sparked Fulhamâs late revival last weekend, but the Englishman has come to typify Unitedâs resurgence under the new manager.
CB: Lisandro MartÃnezâThe Argentine was sorely missed for much of 2025, with his impact quickly being felt upon his return. MartÃnez will once again partner Maguire at the heart of Unitedâs defence.
LB: Luke ShawâShaw, like Maguire, may soon find himself back in England contention. Heâs certainly poised for an extended run in the team if he stays fit, which has been a considerable ask in recent years.
DM: CasemiroâIt suddenly looks like Casemiro will be a huge loss when he departs this summer, with the veteran Brazilian midfielder enjoying an excellent campaign. Heâs been brilliant under Carrick and found himself on the scoresheet last weekend.
DM: Kobbie MainooâThe academy graduate has found his feet again, blossoming alongside an experienced head whoâs offering him the freedom to express himself with the ball at his feet. Mainoo and Casemiro are set to encounter an energetic Spurs midfield this weekend.
RW: Amad DialloâThe Ivorian has been outshone by his teammates in terms of output, but Carrick clearly values what Amad can provide out of possession. Heâll play a key role in slowing down Destiny Udogie and Tottenhamâs combinations down the left.
AM: Bruno FernandesâUnitedâs star man is in majestic form, and he has plenty of making up to do, given that he was sent off in the corresponding fixture last season.
LW: Matheus CunhaâCunha came in for Patrick Dorgu and notched his third goal contribution in as many games since Carrick returned for a second bite of the cherry. The Brazilian will retain his place down the left for Spursâ visit.
ST: Bryan MbeumoâMbeumo may start down the right if Benjamin Å eÅko is rewarded for last weekâs heroics, but itâs unlikely that Carrick will break up the blossoming partnership between the Cameroonian and Fernandes.
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