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Last Word on Sports brings you the latest team news and predicted lineups for the Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur Premier League game this weekend.

After a promising start, Daniel Farke’s Leeds have struggled in recent weeks, drawing three and losing two of their last five games, scoring just two goals in that period. Meanwhile, it’s a completely different picture for Roberto De Zerbi and Spurs, who are chasing a fourth consecutive league win for the first time since 2023.

Leeds United vs Tottenham: Team News and Predicted Lineups as Spurs Hunt Fourth Consecutive Win

Date: Saturday 7th November 2026

Venue: Elland Road

Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT

Last Meeting: Tottenham 1-1 Leeds United (May 11 2026, Premier League)

Referee: John Brooks

Current Odds: Leeds 7/4, Tottenham 8/5

Leeds United Team News

Speaking ahead of Leeds United vs Tottenham, Farke confirmed that Joe Rodon is in contention to make his long-awaited return to the side against former club Spurs.

He said: “Good news with Joe Rodon, he is back in full team training this week. Of course he was out for quite a time but it is definitely good because he is an important player for us.”

However, the Whites boss revealed that both Noah Okafor and Anton Stach are ‘major’ doubts for the weekend, leaving his side light in attack.

On key man Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has been named in Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad, Farke said he was still dealing with a foot injury.

He added: “Calvert-Lewin had a little setback with his foot as well, was not able to train with us today but I would say I am carefully optimistic that he will be back in training tomorrow.”

Tottenham Hotspur Team News

In his pre-match press conference on Friday, De Zerbi said Savio, Lucas Bergvall, Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons all remain unavailable for the trip to Leeds.

Tosin Adarabioyo could make his return to the matchday squad after re-joining team training on Thursday.

Rodrigo Bentancur is also available after serving his three-match suspension for the red card he picked up against Manchester United.

On tomorrow’s opponents, the Italian said: “The intensity of Leeds is great, especially at home. Not many teams defend as five but build up with four, especially on the right side.

“But we have the right qualities to play a good game. Our target is to play well and get the right result.”

Leeds United Predicted Lineup

GK: James Trafford

CB: James Justin

CB: Nico Elvedi

CB: Tarik Muharemovic

RWB: Jayden Bogle

LWB: Gabriel Gudmundsson

CM: Ethan Ampadu

CM: Ao Tanaka

AM: Daniel James

AM: Harry Wilson

ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Tottenham Predicted Lineup

GK: Antonin Kinsky

RB: Pedro Porro

CB: Jan Paul van Hecke

CB: Micky van de Ven

LB: Andy Robertson

DM: Mateus Fernandes

DM: Sandro Tonali

RW: Mohammed Kudus

AM: Conor Gallagher

LW: Omar Marmoush

ST: Dominic Solanke

The Last Word: Match Prediction

With last weekend’s chastening defeat at Bournemouth still fresh in the memory, where Leeds failed to register a single shot on target in 90 minutes, the Elland Road faithful will be expecting a strong response from their team.

With no wins in their last five and the international break looming, Farke will be hoping to get his side back on track as they look to secure their Premier League status. What has been particularly disappointing is the lack of cutting edge, with the Whites scoring just twice in their last five games. Only 19th-placed Nottingham Forest and rock-bottom Sunderland have scored fewer this campaign.

For Spurs, three wins on the bounce and two clean sheets in a row suggest that De Zerbi has finally been able to turn his side into a consistent, well-disciplined outfit, which has taken some serious work. The North Londoners could make it four consecutive league victories for the first time since October 2023 under Ange Postecoglou, and arrive at Elland Road slight favourites.

Prediction: Leeds 1-1 Spurs

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Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and predicted lineups ahead of Tottenham vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Spurs will be buoyed by their memorable win at Stamford Bridge last weekend and have lost just one of their last six Premier League games. The three games since the international break have seen some much-improved performances from Roberto De Zerbi’s side, something they’ll be hoping to continue when Palace visit north London.

Pierre Sage enjoyed EFL Cup success in midweek but has won just one of his last five league games, that being a 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest earlier in the month. Their last league outing ended in a 2-0 home defeat against Newcastle United, though the Eagles have won each of their last two visits to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: Latest Team News for Premier League Clash

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Kick-off: 5:30 pm GMT

Last meeting: Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Crystal Palace (March 5, 2026, Premier League)

Referee: Michael Oliver

Tottenham Team News

Roberto De Zerbi confirmed in his press conference that both James Maddison and Destiny Udogie are available for the visit of Palace.

Maddison was forced off early in the second half of the win at Chelsea with a groin problem, while Udogie has not featured since the draw at Manchester United earlier in October.

It wasn’t all good news for Spurs, though, who will be without Savio, Tosin Adarabioyo, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Lucas Bergvall, all of whom remain unavailable with various injuries.

Spurs will also be without Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert, who continue their rehabilitation from serious knee injuries, while Rodrigo Bentancur serves the final game of his three-match ban. Richarlison remains unavailable after being omitted from the Premier League squad.

Expect a similar side to the one that started against Chelsea, perhaps with changes in the full-back areas as Pedro Porro and Udogie come in for Archie Gray and Andy Robertson.

Crystal Palace Team News

Palace were boosted by the return of first-choice goalkeeper Dean Henderson in Wednesday’s win at Craven Cottage, with the Englishman expected to start ahead of Walter Benitez against Spurs.

Sage confirmed that Jean-Philippe Mateta was merely rested in midweek and is available for the trip to Spurs, though the Eagles will continue to be without Ismaila Sarr, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Chadi Riad.

The Palace boss also mentioned that summer signing Quinten Timber could return on Saturday, along with forward Jorgen Strand Larsen, who missed the last two games against Newcastle and Fulham.

Wednesday also saw the return of Cheick Doucoure to the starting XI. He had not played a competitive game for Palace since January 2025 and gives Sage another option in the middle of the park.

Having made plenty of changes in the cup in midweek, a more conventional Palace side is expected in north London on Saturday evening.

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup

Tottenham

Kinsky

Porro

Van Hecke

Van de Ven

Udogie

Fernandes

Tonali

Maddison

Kudus

Tel

Marmoush

Crystal Palace

Henderson

Richards

Disasi

Canvot

Khalaili

Wharton

Kamada

Mitchell

McNeil

Pino

Mateta

The Last Word: Tottenham vs Crystal Palace Prediction

Spurs will be looking to continue their recent league form and make it three wins in a row on Saturday evening, but they will be up against a Palace side desperate to turn their Premier League fortunes around.

If Tottenham replicate the sort of display they put on against Chelsea, they should come through this one without much incident. However, Palace, boosted by the return of players such as Henderson and Doucoure, will provide a stern test for De Zerbi and his team.

Should Spurs get out in front, they should have enough to get past their south London counterparts, but an early Palace goal could bring back familiar nerves among the home crowd. A hard-fought Spurs win wouldn’t be surprising.

LWOF Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Crystal Palace

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Tottenham Hotspur recorded a memorable 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, but the London derby sparked into life in the second half as several refereeing decisions left plenty to discuss.

The Sky Sports Ref Watch panel debated whether referee Chris Kavanagh made the right calls, with Cole Palmer’s red card and Micky van de Ven’s tackle on Moises Caicedo among the main talking points.

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher joined ex-Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood and former striker Jay Bothroyd to assess the incidents on Monday morning.

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The Game’s Flashpoints

As the game moved into the final 20 minutes, Van de Ven flew into a tackle on Caicedo as Chelsea attempted to launch a counterattack. The ball broke loose before Mateus Fernandes deliberately handled it while on the ground to stop Palmer advancing with possession.

Palmer reacted by barging Fernandes to the floor, sparking a confrontation between players from both sides. Kavanagh booked Van de Ven, Fernandes, and Palmer for their involvement in the incident.

Spurs took the lead shortly afterwards when Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders diverted a corner into his own goal. Three minutes later, Palmer was shown a second yellow card for a tackle on former Chelsea captain Conor Gallagher.

Mathys Tel sealed a memorable Spurs win three minutes from time with a brilliant individual run and finish, but the match also featured several decisions that sparked debate among fans and the Ref Watch panel.

Should Palmer Have Been Sent Off Earlier?

Palmer’s reaction to Fernandes divided the panel, with Gallagher backing Kavanagh’s decision to show a yellow card rather than a straight red.

The former referee kept his assessment brief, saying: “I back the ref because it is so open to debate.”

Bothroyd felt Fernandes had provoked Palmer into reacting, but argued that the Tottenham midfielder had played the situation well. However, he also questioned whether similar incidents should result in red cards, given previous decisions involving players putting their heads into opponents’ faces.

Sherwood felt a red card may have been justified, stating: “If you’re going to send someone off for putting their head into someone’s nose, then I think it could be [a red card]. Palmer has knocked him over.”

While Gallagher supported the on-field decision, the panel’s divided reaction showed just how contentious the incident was.

Palmer’s subsequent dismissal meant the initial booking did not ultimately lead to him remaining on the pitch for the full match, although he could still have influenced proceedings before his second yellow card.

Did Palmer Deserve His Second Yellow Card?

Palmer’s late challenge on Gallagher sparked another debate, with Gallagher and Sherwood agreeing with Kavanagh’s decision to send the Chelsea forward off.

Gallagher questioned Palmer’s judgement given that he was already on a yellow card: “Why would you make a tackle like that if you’re on a yellow card? He doesn’t get the ball, he’s a long way from it, his studs land on Gallagher’s ankle.”

Sherwood also believed Palmer deserved his second yellow card, pointing out that he knew where Gallagher was before making contact. He criticised what he saw as petulance in the Chelsea player’s play.

Bothroyd disagreed, arguing that Palmer had attempted to withdraw his foot after mistiming the challenge. He suggested Gallagher’s sliding movement left Palmer with little opportunity to avoid contact.

Bothroyd said: “I don’t think it’s a yellow. Palmer takes his foot back. He thinks he can get there; he’s mis-timed it. Gallagher has slid in and I don’t know where Palmer can put his foot.”

It was another split decision among the pundits. However, given the earlier incident involving Fernandes, some would argue Palmer was fortunate to have remained on the pitch long enough to receive a second yellow card.

Was Van de Ven Fortunate to Escape a Red Card?

Van de Ven’s initial challenge on Caicedo was another talking point, with Bothroyd believing the Spurs defender was lucky to stay on the pitch.

Bothroyd argued: “If Caicedo does not jump out the way and hurdle him, that is a straight red card all day long.”

Sherwood also questioned the challenge, referencing Van de Ven’s tackle on Liverpool forward Alexander Isak last season, which left the Swede with a broken leg. Sherwood described the challenge as reckless and argued that the Spurs defender should be more careful with tackles of that nature.

Gallagher disagreed with the suggestion that the challenge warranted a red card, warning against being too quick to dismiss players for tackles of this kind.

The former referee said: “I do not think it was a red card, you have to be very, very careful what you start chucking red cards about for.”

Gallagher also suggested that stopping play immediately and booking Van de Ven could have prevented the confrontation between Palmer and Fernandes that followed.

The Last Word on Chelsea vs Tottenham

The panel’s differing opinions show how decisions can split opinion among those watching and how tough it can be to reach a consensus on contentious incidents. With a former referee, manager and player on the panel, each offered a different perspective on how Kavanagh handled the difficult decisions.

Tottenham will be more concerned with recording just their second win at Stamford Bridge in 36 years and will likely be content with the decisions Kavanagh made under the west London lights, with Palmer eventually seeing red despite some arguing he should have been dismissed earlier.

For Chelsea, questions will once again be asked about their discipline, having received their ninth Premier League red card since the start of 2025/26. They will also be looking to bounce back from a rare but disappointing defeat to their London rivals.

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As soon as the lineup dropped for Chelsea’s London derby with Tottenham Hotspur, there was one very notable absence. Geovany Quenda was named to the starting eleven with it being clear that Joao Pedro was totally absent from the squad. The Brazilian has been in hot form since the start of the campaign, bagging five goals and three assists so far. His absence was a big worry for fans as his chemistry with Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers was a big part of Xabi Alonso’s tactical ideology when attacking.

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Nizaar Kinsella was quick to cover the news, reporting that the player is out with an injury. The nature of the problem is currently unknown with the attacker “being assessed”. Last week Malo Gusto missed out against Everton with a brief illness but there’s no such luck this time for the Blues who are now dealing with an issue to their marquee striker.

Fans will be hoping it is only something minor, maybe a precaution over the problem that saw him get hurt earlier in the campaign. For now, all eyes will have to turn to the London derby without their prolific goalscorer.

The Last Word

The Brazilian striker has been dealing with injuries already in this term, he missed the loss to Brentford just before the international break. Any issue to him is likely to cause worry among the fans after his hot start to the season as well as the sale of Nicolas Jackson leaving the squad without a similar striking profile.

It was interesting that against the Lilywhites, Danny Welbeck wasn’t given the nod to start. The veteran goalscorer is a decent option when physicality is needed but age does seem to hold him back when it comes to operating outside the box.

Blues fans will be hoping that this is just a temporary problem and that Pedro will be back firing and in fine form soon.

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The Premier League Gameweek 8 fixtures are packed with intriguing matchups, including Aston Villa hosting Manchester City and Chelsea hosting their bitter London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Looking at the rest of the Saturday fixtures, and the lone Friday fixture, we will also bring you our predictions for Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest, Arsenal vs Everton, and Coventry vs Fulham.

Premier League GW8: Friday and Saturday Fixtures

Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest

The opening fixture of the Gameweek 8 sees Ipswich Town host Nottingham Forest at Portman Road. Ipswich have three wins from their opening seven Premier League games, but have lost four. Last time out, they lost 3-2 away at Manchester City.

Forest are second from bottom, with just one win so far this season, and it was an impressive 2-1 win away at Aston Villa. In their most recent league game, they lost 1-0 at home to reigning champions Arsenal.

Gary O’Neil will be able to call on the majority of his squad for the visit of Nottingham Forest. However, the Ipswich gaffer did confirm that Sasa Lukic will be missing once again: “No, he’s not going to make it,” said O’Neil.

“Sasa will be out tomorrow so he’s taken a little bit longer, but the one he’s missing this weekend is to almost guarantee he’s back on the grass really early next week.”

No fresh injury worries emerged for Ipswich after their 3-2 loss to Manchester City.

Forest manager Oliver Glasner also spoke to the press and confirmed Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for his struggling team. He missed the Arsenal game, but has trained all this week. Nikola Milenkovic is also fit for selection.

“He’s ready, he trained the entire week, so there are no issues.

“(Nikola) Milenković was already on the bench and is ready to start and play.

“It’s just Igor (Jesus) and (Nicolò) Savona who can’t be involved in the matchday squad, but all the others are fine and fit.”

Prediction: Ipswich 0-0 Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa vs Manchester City

The early 12:30 GMT Saturday kick-off is an intriguing one, with Aston Villa hosting Manchester City at Villa Park.

Villa have two wins in their last three league games and have won all three in the Champions League so far. City have won all seven in the league so far, despite all their off-the-field financial troubles.

Johan Manzambi missed the win over Viking in midweek, and it remains to be seen if he will recover from his “small injury.”

Defensive duo Matteo Ruggeri and Aaron Wan-Bissaka will continue to be out with their respective hamstring injuries.

Discussing the current injuries in his squad, Unai Emery said: “We have enough players. These injuries are not excuses. We will find the solutions we need to get performances, collectively and individually, in each position.”

Speaking to the media ahead of the trip to Villa Park, Maresca discussed the current injury situation in his squad, confirming that Matheus Nunes, Mateo Kovacic and Nico O’Reilly “could all be available” for Saturday’s match but there are “still doubts” over the trio. However, Erling Haaland is “100% available,” according to the City boss.

Prediction: Aston Villa 1-1 Manchester City

Arsenal vs Everton

Next up on our Gameweek 8 Premier League predictions is Arsenal vs Everton at the Emirates. The Gunners have recovered well since their 3-0 loss to Brighton. Earlier this week, they battled to a 2-2 draw away against Bayern Munich. Everton were beaten at home in their most recent game, 2-0 by an improving Chelsea team.

Everton are expected to have a fully fit squad for their trip to Arsenal, with Christian Norgaard having made his long-awaited debut in the defeat against Chelsea. Vitaliy Mykolenko and Jarrad Branthwaite are expected to be available for selection.

After the draw against Bayern, Arteta discussed the injury sustained by Bukayo Saka:

“It’s his quad. It was early in the game, and the level of intensity his game requires is something incredible. The quality, strength and attention you need has to be at the highest level, and those things happen unfortunately. It doesn’t look good at all, but we have to wait and see,” said the Arsenal boss.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-0 Everton

Coventry vs Fulham

Coventry will face Fulham in the final 15:00 GMT kick-off on October 24. After a disastrous start to their Premier League return, Frank Lampard’s Coventry won two consecutive league games before losing 3-1 to Spurs last time out.

Fulham have shown flashes of good form this season, and have been unlucky to lose certain games, but the West London club did beat Hull City last time out, winning 1-0.

After winning their first game of the season last weekend, Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa made it clear business continues as normal for his team: “Nothing has changed for us,” Arbeloa said at a press conference. “When we were not winning games, we believed that we were doing so many things well, and now we have the same targets, so we should come in and try to win a tough game.”

Ryan Sessegnon will be missing for Fulham as he begins his three match suspension after his red card against Hull. It will be interesting to see whether Arbeloa persists with Gonzalo Garcia, or starts with Rodrigo Muniz.

The Sky Blues midfielder Josh Eccles has recovered from his calf injury, but has now sustained an ankle injury that is now “affecting his rehab” and timeline for his return.

Loum Tchaouna and Yann Gboho were missing from the defeat against Tottenham, but “are training and are fit” but still “adapting to how we play and how we train,” according to Lampard.

Prediction: Coventry 1-1 Fulham

Chelsea vs Tottenham

The final fixture for our Friday/Saturday Premier League predictions is Chelsea vs Tottenham. There is no love lost between these two on and off the pitch, and the 17:30 GMT kick-off is a great pick for the late kick-off.

Tottenham collected their first three points last time out, defeating Coventry 3-1, while Chelsea continued their recent good form with an impressive 2-0 win away at Everton.

James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski returned against Coventry, and assuming they had no ill effects, will once again start against their bitter London rivals. It remains to be seen if any other injuries were sustained in their first league win of the season, ahead of Roberto De Zerbi’s press conference.

Xabi Alonso’s pre-match press conference is also set to take place after the time of writing, but Emi Martinez will be missing for The Blues, while Pep Chavarria remains a doubt after pulling out of the squad last weekend against Everton.

Jamie Gittens and Emmanuel Emegha are likely to be missing for this weekend, with Reece James also out following his recent knee surgery.

Prediction: Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham

The Last Word

There are plenty of interesting fixtures this weekend. Despite their league positions, I expect Aston Villa to provide a stern test for Manchester City. It’s difficult to see Everton upsetting Arsenal, while a win for either Coventry or Fulham could kick-start their season.

Chelsea vs Spurs will likely be fierce, with a great atmosphere certain at Stamford Bridge for this London derby. Stay with Last Word on Football for our Sunday predictions, which will be coming soon!

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Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and confirmed lineups ahead of Tottenham Hotspur vs Coventry City in the Premier League. Tottenham are still waiting for their first league victory after rescuing a point against Manchester United last time out, while Coventry head to north London looking to make it three consecutive league wins on the bounce.

Spurs have yet to win any of their first six Premier League matches, although their performances have shown signs of improvement. Dominic Solanke’s late header earned them a draw at Old Trafford last week, but Roberto De Zerbi’s side may feel they missed an opportunity to claim all three points after controlling large parts of the contest. Their home record is another concern, having drawn once and lost twice at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the league this term.

Coventry, meanwhile, arrive in good spirits after an impressive 4-1 victory over Newcastle United. Frank Lampard’s team had already ended their wait for a league win before the international break, beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 away from home. Having shipped ten goals across their opening four matches, the Sky Blues have responded with back-to-back victories and will hope to carry on that momentum.

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Tottenham Team News

Tottenham will be without both Savio and Lucas Bergvall after Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that the pair have suffered injury setbacks.

Savio picked up a muscular problem before the squad’s training camp in Marbella and is expected to miss several weeks. Bergvall also faces a spell on the sidelines after experiencing knee pain during the draw against Manchester United, with De Zerbi estimating that the midfielder will be out for around two weeks.

Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended following his sending-off against United, while Pedro Porro and Mykhailo Mudryk remain unavailable with their respective injuries.

There is still no immediate return for Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert, who are recovering from long-term knee injuries. Richarlison is also ineligible for Premier League selection, despite featuring for Tottenham’s U21 side in their 2-2 draw with Cheltenham Town in the EFL Trophy during the week.

However, De Zerbi has received a welcome boost ahead of Monday’s match, confirming that Dejan Kulusevski will be included on the bench. The Swedish midfielder has been sidelined since May 2025, and could make his eagerly-awaited return to action on Monday evening.

Coventry Team News

Lampard confirmed that Kane Kesler-Hayden is available for selection ahead of the trip to north London, while Josh Eccles remains sidelined with an ankle issue and is hoping to make progress over the next two to three weeks. Luke Woolfenden faces a longer spell out, while Taiwo Awoniyi returns after completing a three-match suspension.

Lampard must decide whether to bring Awoniyi straight back into the starting lineup, as Sidiki Cherif impressed against Newcastle United, scoring his first goal for the club, while Ellis Simms also found the net after coming off the bench.

The Coventry boss could opt to keep faith with the side that started the Newcastle victory, including the midfield combination of Caleb Yirenkyi and captain Matt Grimes playing behind Jack Rudoni.

Lampard also faces a decision over his defensive shape, as Coventry lined up with a back four against Newcastle after previously using a back three against Manchester City, Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest. Whether he opts to stick with the same system will be one of the main selection questions for this one.

Tottenham Confirmed Lineup

Starting XI:Kinsky, Robertson, Tosin, Van Hecke, Madden, Gray, Tonali, Solanke, Kudus, Marmoush, Van de Ven

Subs: Dubravka, Senesi, Gallagher, Tel, Fernandes, Kulusevski, Davies,Oluessi, Williams-Barnett

Coventry Confirmed Lineup

Starting XI:Rushworth, Van Ewijk, Thomas, Pinnock, Dasilva, Yirenkyi, Grimes, Rudoni, Sakamoto, Thomas-Asante, Cherif

Subs:Bentley, Simms, Mason-Clark, Mfuni, Awoniyi, Onyeka, Kesler-Hayden, Tarp, Hamer

The Last Word: Prediction

Tottenham will view Monday’s fixture as an opportunity to finally secure their first Premier League victory. Coventry may be arriving on the back of two wins, but their record of conceding 11 goals in six league matches gives the hosts reason to believe they can cause problems.

Nevertheless, Lampard’s side have shown renewed confidence in recent weeks and should provide a stern test. The Coventry manager will also draw on his impressive record against Spurs away from home, both during his playing career and in management.

De Zerbi’s team could find themselves under pressure if the visitors score first. However, if Tottenham reproduce the attacking threat they showed against Aston Villa and Manchester United and take the lead, they have the quality to claim their first three points of the campaign.

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Coventry City

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Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and confirmed lineups ahead of Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Both sides head into this fixture desperate to kickstart their seasons, with United currently three points ahead of Spurs, who sit at the bottom of the table without a league win.

Michael Carrick has endured an inconsistent start as permanent Manchester United boss, picking up wins against Ipswich Town and Sabah FK but struggling to make an impact in the Premier League. Draws against Everton and Fulham, alongside defeats to Hull City and Manchester City, mean the Red Devils sit 15th in the table with five points from five matches.

Tottenham have found life even more difficult this season, scoring just two goals and collecting two points from their opening five games. Both points came in goalless draws against Nottingham Forest and Everton. Defeats to Brentford, Newcastle United and Aston Villa have left Spurs still searching for their first league win, something Roberto De Zerbi will be desperate to change at Old Trafford this weekend.

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Manchester United Team News

Carrick has been dealt a blow during the international break after left-back Patrick Dorgu picked up an injury while representing Denmark. The United boss confirmed that the defender will be out for “a number of weeks”.

This comes as Benjamin Sesko remains sidelined, while Noussair Mazraoui is a doubt after picking up a knock on international duty. However, Carrick confirmed that Amad Diallo, Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo have returned to training after being doubts for the fixture.

In more positive news, summer signing Carlos Baleba has trained throughout the international break as he approaches the fitness levels required to make his debut. He could therefore feature against Spurs on Saturday.

Carrick will consequently have to rely largely on players who have featured regularly during the opening weeks of the campaign as United look to secure their second league win of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur Team News

De Zerbi has confirmed that both Micky van de Ven and Jan Paul van Hecke are available for the trip to Old Trafford after being forced off with knocks while representing the Netherlands during the international break.

The Italian also confirmed that Pedro Porro and deadline-day signing Mykhailo Mudryk will miss the fixture due to injuries sustained before the break. James Maddison has missed some training sessions but remains available for the trip to Manchester.

Dejan Kulusevski will travel with the Tottenham squad after returning to full training, although it is still slightly too soon for the Swede to make his long-awaited return from injury.

Meanwhile, Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert continue their recoveries from ACL injuries, while Richarlison remains unavailable after being excluded from the Premier League squad.

Manchester United Confirmed Lineup

Starting XI: Lammens, Maguire, Martinez, B. Fernandes (C), Cunha, Yoro, Amad, Tielemans, Mbeumo, Shaw, Mainoo.

Subs: Darlow, Dalot, Heaven, Andrey Santos, Baleba, Mount, Lacey, Rashford, Zirkzee.

Tottenham Hotspur Confirmed Lineup

Starting XI: Kinsky, Senesi, Van Hecke, Gallagher, Udogie, Gray, Bergvall, Tonali, Savio, Solanke (C), Kudus.

Subs: Dubravka, Tosin, Maddison, Tel, Fernandes, Marmoush, Bentancur, Davies, Van de Ven.

The Last Word: Prediction

With both teams in need of a victory, this could be a tense encounter with neither side wanting to take unnecessary risks that could prove costly.

United have the ability to cause problems for any opponent and could look to exploit Tottenham’s vulnerabilities. However, Spurs have created plenty of chances during their opening fixtures but have struggled to find the back of the net.

With both sides missing key players, this looks like a close contest that is difficult to call. A score draw is certainly a plausible outcome.

Prediction: Manchester United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur

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Last Word on Football brings you the latest Manchester United vs Tottenham team news and predicted lineups ahead of an intriguing Premier League clash.

Neither team has hit the ground running this season, and with a prolonged international break bringing injuries to both teams, both Michael Carrick and Roberto de Zerbi could be under pressure in this one.

United drew last time out after a dismal display away at Fulham. The Red Devils had to rely on an 89th-minute equaliser from Matheus Cunha to avoid defeat. Tottenham put on a similarly disappointing display when they lost 3-2 to Aston Villa at home.

Manchester United vs Tottenham – Two Managers Under Pressure?

Date: Saturday, October 10th, 2026

Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

Kick-off: 17:30

Last meeting: Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham (07.02.2026)

Match odds: Man Utd 7/10, Spurs 16/5, Draw 3/1

Manchester United Team News

Since Manchester United’s last fixture, there have been plenty of players who have suffered injuries either before or during the international break.

During the international break, both Carlos Baleba and Matthijs de Ligt got minutes in the legs in a behind-closed-doors friendly, and we could see them feature against Tottenham in some capacity on Saturday night.

Michael Carrick explained that Amad Diallo has been training a little; however, it’s highly unlikely we see him on Saturday evening.

He also informed us that Patrick Dorgu will be out for a few weeks after picking up an injury on international duty. Noussair Mazraoui also isn’t fit after picking up a knock, which makes the Manchester United vs Tottenham predicted lineup straightforward with regards to United’s fullbacks.

After withdrawing from international duty, both Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo have “done a little bit of training”, although Carrick didn’t make it clear as to whether the English duo would return on Saturday.

Benjamin Sesko remains out.

Tottenham Team News

Spurs were handed a huge boost during the international break as Swedish winger Dejan Kulusevski played some part in a behind-closed-doors friendly. The 26-year-old has been out of action since May 2025; however, the trip to Old Trafford will likely be too soon for him to have a playing role, but he will go to Old Trafford as ‘support’.

Roberto de Zerbi confirmed that Mykhailo Mudryk won’t make the trip to Manchester.

A boost for United has seen Pedro Porro ruled out after he withdrew from the Spanish squad with a hamstring injury.

After a worry that the centre-back pairing of Micky Van de Ven and Jan-Paul van Hecke may both be out, the Spurs boss confirmed that both are available for the Manchester United vs Tottenham game.

James Maddison could feature, although de Zerbi commented on a minor injury suffered by the former Leicester man, saying, “Not a big injury and tomorrow he can play, but the Premier League is tough, and you need to be fit and in the right condition to run and fight”.

Manchester United Predicted Lineup

Lammens

Dalot

Maguire

Martinez

Shaw

Mainoo

Tielemans

Fernandes

Rashford

Mbuemo

Cunha

Tottenham Predicted Lineup

Kinsky

Gray

Van Hecke

Van de Ven

Robertson

Tonali

Bentancur

Savio

Fernandes

Marmoush

Solanke

The Last Word – Match Prediction

This Saturday evening’s Manchester United vs Tottenham fixture is a difficult one to predict. Neither team has looked their usual self this season, and both managers are certainly under pressure to perform and come away with a win.

Injuries will hamper both teams, and with United potentially having one eye on the Atletico Madrid fixture in the week, Carrick could change his team.

This game will be won and lost in the midfield, and poetically, it could be two of Manchester United’s summer targets, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, who could make the difference. Similarly, it could be two former Manchester City players, Marmoush and Savio, who could be a thorn in the side of their former rivals. Tottenham have struggled to score goals this season, notching just two goals, both of which came in their last match against Villa. If there’s a team that conceded needless goals, it’s Manchester United; however, the home team should have enough to keep Spurs rooted to the bottom of the table.

Prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Tottenham

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We were treated to some great football during the international break, whether it was Spain’s dominance or England dazzling against Croatia. However, we are all glad it’s over, right? Gameweek 6 in the Premier League is here, and we have some interesting fixtures to start us off. Manchester United will host Tottenham, with both teams desperate for a morale-boosting three points. The other two games we are looking at are Sunderland vs Brighton and Ipswich vs Fulham. Check out our Premier League predictions below.

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Manchester United vs Tottenham

Manchester United vs Tottenham brings together two teams that have struggled so far this season, with Spurs sitting bottom of the table, with two points from five games.

Carlos Baleba could make his first competitive start this weekend, which could be a huge boost for The Red Devils. Carrick will likely not be able to call on Benjamin Sesko, who is suffering from a shin injury.

Kobbie Mainoo withdrew from the England squad with an unspecified injury, but the midfielder is likely to be fit for the visit of Spurs. Patrick Dorgu will also be out with a thigh injury. Matthijs de Ligt will also be missing, but Carrick could be able to call on Marcus Rashford.

Tottenham have suffered from various injury problems this season, and Pedro Porro will be missing for the trip to Old Trafford.

Micky van de Ven is doubtful after picking up a hand injury on international duty. Jan Paul van Hecke will likely also be missing for the weekend after picking up a foot injury on international duty. Dejan Kulusevski is nearing a return after his long-term injury issues, but this weekend will come too soon.

Prediction: Manchester United win

Sunderland vs Brighton

It’s been a mixed bag for Sunderland so far, and they deserve more than the four points accrued so far. They showed resilience and class at Manchester City and were unlucky to come away empty-handed, with key refereeing decisions not going their way.

Sunderland have several injury concerns ahead of hosting Brighton this weekend. Brian Brobbey and Dan Ballard picked up hamstring injuries, and it remains to be seen how long they will be missing. Noah Sadiki and Wilson Isidor are also doubts, but we should know more when Regis Le Bris speaks to the press tomorrow.

It’s been an impressive start for Albion, with the club sitting in third. They were dominant against Arsenal before the international break, winning 3-0.

Femi Azeez could be available, with head coach Fabian Hurzeler recently saying Azeez was “close” to making his debut. Skipper Lewis Dunk is likely to be back after the international break, having recently been pictured in training following a neck issue, which kept him out of the Arsenal win. Hurzeler will be hopeful to call upon Jack Hinshelwood, Zadok Yohanna, Minteh and Mats Wieffer. Yasin Ayari picked up an illness while on international duty with Sweden, and is a doubt for the weekend.

Prediction: Draw

Ipswich Town vs Fulham

Ipswich Town currently sit in mid-table, with two wins from their opening five games. They have shown battling qualities in their two wins but have also come up short in some areas.

Fulham are winless so far, but can count themselves unlucky, having caused Chelsea and Manchester United problems.

Issahaku Fatawu will be missing through suspension after his sending off against Everton. Jack Taylor has been missing due to a knee injury, and we should know more about his availability when Gary O’Neil speaks to the press.

Alvaro Arbeloa’s team tackled Manchester United before the international break without Tom Cairney and Kenny Tete, and it remains to be seen if both return for this weekend.

Prediction: Fulham win

The Last Word

It feels good to be back after the extended international break, and we the fixtures above give us plenty of intrigue ahead of the weekend fixtures. How will the international break have affected some teams positively, while others negatively?

Can Manchester United or Tottenham kick-start their seasons with three points at the weekend? Or will Fulham finally collect their first three points? Whatever happens this weekend, there looks set to be plenty of goals and talking points.

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Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and predicted lineups ahead of Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa in the Premier League. Spurs are still searching for their first league goal and crashed out of the EFL Cup in midweek, but are still one point better off than Villa, who have lost three of their four Premier League matches to date.

Tottenham have had a slow start to the season, unable to find the net in each of their first four league outings, but are coming into this one with back-to-back league clean sheets. Roberto De Zerbi’s side went down 3-1 to Liverpool in the EFL Cup on Tuesday, following goalless draws with Nottingham Forest and Everton in the Premier League. They sit in 17th place with two points to their name thus far.

Villa have also endured a rocky start to their season, scoring just once and picking up their only point in a 0-0 draw away to Hull City. The goals have come more regularly outside the league, with a 3-2 victory over Club Brugge in the Champions League and, most recently, a 3-1 win away to Coventry City in the EFL Cup, where a Tammy Abraham brace helped them on their way to the fourth round.

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Tottenham vs Aston Villa: Team News for Premier League Clash

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Kick-off: 12:30pm BST

Last meeting: Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur (May 3, 2026, Premier League)

Referee: Sam Barrott

Tottenham Team News

De Zerbi issued a welcome boost to Spurs fans by confirming Sandro Tonali and Pedro Porro are available for selection after missing recent fixtures with knocks.

The Italian also announced that James Maddison is ready to play if needed for Spurs after the Englishman featured against Liverpool, as did full-back Destiny Udogie.

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Dejan Kulusevski has returned to team training after a brief setback following his lengthy injury layoff, but remains unavailable.

Mykhailo Mudryk, Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons remain out as they recover from their respective injuries. Richarlison is also unavailable after being omitted from the Premier League squad.

De Zerbi shuffled the pack in midweek, but Saturday should see the return of the more regular starters as they seek a first league win of the season.

Aston Villa Team News

Unai Emery made several changes for the EFL Cup game on Wednesday but has limited selection options amid plenty of injury concerns.

Villa saw both Ian Maatsen and Pau Torres forced off due to injury in the defeat to Nottingham Forest last week, while second-choice goalkeeper Marco Bizot was replaced at half-time in midweek.

Amadou Onana is out for most of the season with a serious knee injury, while summer signings Leon Goretzka and Brian Madjo are also sidelined with injuries.

Joao Gomes and Matty Cash were further doubts for the game, though Emery mentioned they may be available to play a part.

Expect the likes of Emiliano Buendia, Nicolas Jackson and summer signing Johan Manzambi to come into the side after featuring from the bench in midweek.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup

Kinsky, Porro, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Robertson, Tonali, Fernandes, Kudus, Marmoush, Savio, Solanke

Aston Villa Predicted Lineup

Suzuki, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Mings, Ruggeri, Kamara, Barkley, McGinn, Buendia, Manzambi, Jackson

The Last Word: Prediction

Both sides will be desperate for a first Premier League win of the season, something that could create a cagey atmosphere in north London. Spurs will be hoping to put their poor home form behind them and finally kickstart their season, but Villa have won both of their recent visits to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and will hope to extend that record.

Spurs will be boosted by the return of the likes of Porro and Tonali and perhaps have stronger options off the bench than Villa may possess, but the visitors will take inspiration from their recent away wins in the Champions League and EFL Cup.

Expect a tight encounter with little to split the sides, and a draw seems like a very plausible outcome for this one.

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Aston Villa

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