Last Word On Sports

Last Word on Football brings you the Atlético Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur team news as the clubs face off in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday at 8:00pm. Spurs’ European form has been strong this season, with a 2–0 victory at Frankfurt securing their passage from the league phase to the last 16. Despite a challenging league campaign, Tottenham’s only loss in the Champions League came against the reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain. Igor Tudor has endured a difficult start to life in the Spurs dugout, losing all three of his matches. He will be hoping that this match can provide a platform not only to progress to the quarter-finals, but also to lift spirits in their relegation battle.

Atlético Madrid managed a 7–4 aggregate win over Club Brugge in the playoff round to reach this stage. Diego Simeone’s side are enjoying a strong campaign, having defeated Barcelona to reach the Copa del Rey final last week. Comfortably in La Liga’s top four, Atlético will be able to put full focus on this encounter.

Here is the latest team news for Atlético Madrid vs Tottenham.

Atlético Madrid vs Tottenham Team News

Date: Tuesday, 10th March 2026

Venue: Metropolitano Stadium

Kick-off: 20:00 GMT

Last meeting: Tottenham 5-1 Atlético (15th May 1963, UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup Final)

Referee: Serdar Gözübüyük

Current odds: Atlético 1/2, Tottenham 9/2

Atlético Team News

There are no suspensions for the hosts.

January signing Rodri Mendoza picked up an ankle injury against Real Sociedad on Saturday and has been ruled out, as confirmed by a club statement.

Atlético may be aided by the return of Pablo Barrios who trained on Friday. His status will be assessed closer to the match, as Simeone noted: “According to doctors, he may be available Tuesday.”

Tottenham Team News

Cristian Romero is eligible to play his first match since his red card against Manchester United. His defensive partner Micky van de Ven is available, although his domestic suspension means he will miss the next Premier League match against Liverpool.

There are no fresh injury concerns, and Spurs will be welcoming the return of another important defender. Speaking at Monday’s press conference, Tudor revealed: “Djed Spence is back.”

Mathys Tel and Radu Dragusin were added to the squad to replace the injured duo, Ben Davies and Rodrigo Bentancur, meaning they could feature.

However, Yves Bissouma and Souza will not take part as they are not registered in the Champions League squad.

Tudor also revealed another change to the lineup. When asked about striker Richarlison, he confirmed: “Yes, he will start.”

Yves Bissouma, Souza, Destiny Udogie, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison and Mohamed Kudus are all ruled out.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup

GK – Vicario

RWB – Porro

CB – Romero

CB – Danso

CB – Van de Ven

LWB – Gray

CM – Sarr

CM – Palhinha

RM – Richarlison

LM – Simons

ST – Solanke

Atlético Predicted Lineup

GK – Oblak

RB – Llorente

CB – Pubill

CB – Hancko

LB – Ruggeri

RM – G. Simeone

CM – Koke

CM – Cardoso

LM – Lookman

ST – Alvarez

ST – Sorloth

Featured Image Credit

IMAGO / Gonzales Photo

Here is the latest team news and confirmed lineups for this evening’s Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace. Following two defeats in his first two matches in charge, Igor Tudor is searching for his first Premier League points. Spurs’ last league victory came against Palace at Selhurst Park in December.

Meanwhile, Oliver Glasner’s side have been in inconsistent form recently, winning just two of their previous six league games. Palace will want a positive result to regain momentum as they balance their league form with a promising UEFA Conference League campaign.

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace Confirmed Lineups

Tottenham Team News

Thursday will be the last match of Cristian Romero’s suspension following his red card in the 2-0 defeat to Manchester United.

Djed Spence, who missed the defeat to Fulham, remains ruled out. In Wednesday’s press conference, Tudor confirmed: “Djed is out, he’s not ready for the game.”

Spence may return for next Tuesday’s European clash against Atletico Madrid, however, as Tudor said: “We hope [he returns] for the Champions League.”

While there are no new injury concerns, returns remain unlikely with Tudor explaining there was “no other news” regarding injuries.

Injured: Djed Spence, Destiny Udogie, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison, Mohamed Kudus.

Crystal Palace Team News

Maxence Lacroix is suspended for the trip to north London. The French defender was sent off in the 2-1 defeat against Manchester United.

There are no fresh injury concerns.

Jefferson Lerma is set to return in a limited capacity. Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Glasner said: “Lerma is back in the squad but not ready to start.”

Jean-Philippe Mateta’s return is also imminent, Glasner added: “He now has only four or five days to wait and then he will be hopefully back.”

The Tottenham clash appears slightly too soon with upcoming matches providing a realistic chance for the striker’s return. Glasner confirmed: “The goal is that he is available for the Larnaca and Leeds games.”

Palace’s striking department is further limited by the fact that “Eddie Nketiah won’t be available before April.”

Injured: Jean-Philippe Mateta, Eddie Nketiah, Cheick Doucoure.

Tottenham Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes

Vicario; Porro, Palhinha, Danso, Van de Ven, Souza, Sarr, Gray, Tel, Kolo Muani, Solanke

Substitutes: Kinsky, Austin, Simons, Bissouma, Richarlison, Gallagher, Olusesi, Kyerematen, Rowswell

Crystal Palace Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes

Henderson; Munoz, Canvot, Richards, Riad, Mitchell, Wharton, Kamada, Sarr, Guessand, Strand Larsen

Substitues: Benitez, Lerma, Pino, Johnson, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Sosa, Devenny

Featured Image Credit

IMAGO / DeFodi Images

Tottenham Hotspur were once again involved in controversy surrounding an alleged push in the back. Harry Wilson’s goal, allowed by VAR, set the tone for a disappointing 2-1 defeat at Craven Cottage. Relegation fears are becoming increasingly warranted with Spurs remaining just four points clear of 18th-placed West Ham United. Against a Fulham side who had won just two of their previous six league matches, Igor Tudor will feel his side missed an opportunity to pick up valuable points in their fight for survival.

Tottenham Hotspur VAR Controversy Costs Valuable Points

VAR Awards Fulham a Questionable Goal

As the ball was played into the Tottenham box in the seventh minute, Raul Jimenez appeared to raise his hands onto Radu Dragusin’s back. As a result, the Romanian fell to the ground and was unable to defend as the ball came back into the danger area. Harry Wilson found himself in space and scored his ninth Premier League goal of the season. VAR reviewed the incident but decided the action on Dragusin did not constitute a foul.

Read More: Tottenham Appoint Igor Tudor as Interim Manager: A Look at What He Brings

Igor Tudor immediately protested on the sidelines. Following the early goal, his side were unable to regain control. Alex Iwobi soon scored from outside the box to double Fulham’s lead, condemning Tottenham to defeat despite a late Richarlison-led fightback.

Not the First ‘Pushing’ Controversy for Tottenham

Much of Tottenham’s frustration stems from the contrast with the North London Derby, where Randal Kolo Muani’s equaliser was disallowed for a similar push on Gabriel Magalhães. Arsenal went on to add two goals and run out 4-1 winners. Yet Spurs could argue that, with the game on a knife-edge, VAR’s intervention took the game away from them.

Read More: Champions League Winner Urges Liverpool to Raid Spurs This Summer

In contrast, when Hugo Ekitike placed both hands on Tottenham’s Cristian Romero while scoring a header in Liverpool’s 2-1 win, VAR allowed the goal to stand. Both decisions proved pivotal with the score close, ultimately denying Spurs the chance of a positive result.

Other Officiating Inconsistencies

Some of the red cards that Tottenham have received this season further demonstrate a lack of consistency. Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero were sent off for challenges that have frequently resulted in yellow cards in other fixtures. Simons’ red occurred in the aforementioned 2-1 defeat to Liverpool. Those decisions directly influenced the outcome.

A high-profile incident happened in January’s Manchester Derby. Diogo Dalot went in for a challenge with his studs into Jeremy Doku’s knee and received a booking. To most, the foul appeared worse than either Romero or Simons’. The issue is not a single decision, but the absence of a consistent threshold.

Furthermore, Spurs are yet to be awarded a Premier League penalty this season.

Should Tottenham Feel Hard Done By?

Spurs have a right to feel unfairly treated. In each case, the incidents involved similar contact in the back. On all three occasions the result went against them. Supporters of all clubs want consistency. When a team repeatedly finds itself on the wrong side of similar decisions, frustration becomes understandable.

Although any momentum Tottenham may have discovered was suppressed by the early goal, the rest of the match offered few indications that they would have got a result. In a new 4-3-3 system, Tudor’s side appeared to lack cohesion. Creators such as Xavi Simons struggled to influence play, while the defence struggled to cope with Fulham’s fluid movement.

Regardless of officiating, Spurs will need to improve their performance if they are to maintain their Premier League status.

Tottenham Hotspur were once again involved in controversy surrounding an alleged push in the back. Harry Wilson’s goal, allowed by VAR, set the tone for a disappointing 2-1 defeat at Craven Cottage. Relegation fears are becoming increasingly warranted with Spurs remaining just four points clear of 18th-placed West Ham United. Against a Fulham side who had won just two of their previous six league matches, Igor Tudor will feel his side missed an opportunity to pick up valuable points in their fight for survival.

Featured Image Credit:

IMAGO / Colorsport

Tottenham Hotspur travel across London to face Fulham on Sunday at 2:00pm. They head to Craven Cottage following a heavy 4-1 defeat to Arsenal. In his second match in charge, interim head coach Igor Tudor faces the challenge of leading Spurs to their first Premier League win of 2026. With just a four-point buffer to the relegation zone, wins are becoming increasingly necessary. Hosts Fulham enjoyed an impressive 3-1 victory at Sunderland last weekend. Marco Silva’s side are currently 10th in the league and still playing with the incentive of European qualification. However, their form has been inconsistent of late – winning two and losing four in their last six league matches. Here is the latest Tottenham team news and predicted starting lineup vs Fulham.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup and Team News Ahead of Fulham Clash

How Tottenham Have Lined Up

Spurs deployed a 3-5-2 formation against Arsenal, but despite Igor Tudor’s preference for high pressing, his side were pinned back for large periods. Tudor’s team spent the vast majority of the match in their own half, allowing Arsenal 60% possession. The midfield trio of Yves Bissouma, Connor Gallagher and Pape Sarr provided a layer of added security in the North London Derby. Against a Fulham side on an inconsistent run, Spurs may look to set up more aggressively.

Read More: Tottenham Appoint Igor Tudor as Interim Manager: A Look at What He Brings

A 3-4-2-1 more similar to Tudor’s preferred setup is expected on Sunday, with a front three tasked with pressing high. Spurs struggled to build from the back against Arsenal due to a lack of progressive passers. Tudor could counter that personnel shortcoming by allowing Xavi Simons increased freedom to drop and collect deeper. Wing-backs are expected to be more essential to build-up, after Arsenal limited Djed Spence and Archie Gray’s influence.

Tudor has suggested his desire to impose his more intense style may be limited due to the condition of returning players. Speaking in his press conference, Tudor said: “It’s fantastic to go to press up… [but] if you have too many problems back, then you need to think about the style.” As a result, the Tottenham team news takes on even greater importance.

Injury Updates and Suspension News

Cristian Romero will serve the third match of a four-match suspension, following his sending off against Manchester United.

There are no fresh injury concerns. According to Tudor, there was a “small problem for Micky van de Ven, but he will be in.”

Pedro Porro and Kevin Danso are set to return. When asked if they were back, Tudor said: “Yes, that’s right.”

Read More: From Leader to Liability: Examining Whether Cristian Romero Is Becoming a Liability

Meanwhile, Dejan Kulusevski and Destiny Udogie are recovering, but are unlikely to be ready for Fulham. Tudor said: “I know the days, but not exactly now.”

Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison and Mohamed Kudus are all ruled out.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup

GK – Vicario

CB – Palhinha

CB – Dragusin

CB – Van de Ven

RWB – Porro

LWB – Spence

CM – Bissouma

CM – Sarr

RW – Gallagher

LW – Simons

ST – Kolo Muani

Featured Image Credit:

IMAGO / Depositphotos

Here is the latest team news and confirmed lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. New manager Igor Tudor will look to begin his interim spell positively in the North London Derby, while Arsenal seek to respond after their 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Spurs are battling to distance themselves from the relegation zone, while the Gunners aim to reassert their position at the summit of the table.

Below are the Tottenham vs Arsenal Confirmed Lineups.

Tottenham vs Arsenal Confirmed Lineups

Tottenham Team News

Cristian Romero remains suspended, following his sending off against Manchester United.

Wilson Odobert is the latest addition to the injury list after he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee against Newcastle United.

There are concerns around Solanke’s availability, although both he and Richarlison participated in training this week.

When asked whether any injured players would return for the derby in Friday’s press conference, interim head coach Igor Tudor said: “Probably no. Solanke had some problems with his throat, but today, he made some training. All others, probably someone [will return] next week.”

Tudor’s comments suggest Solanke is being monitored rather than ruled out, making him a likely starter if he responds well before Sunday.

Injured: Wilson Odobert, Kevin Danso, Destiny Udogie, Dejan Kulusevski, Pedro Porro, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison and Mohamed Kudus.

To Be Assessed: Dominic Solanke, Richarlison.

Arsenal Team News

The visitors have no suspensions for this match.

Despite Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard being withdrawn against Wolverhampton Wanderers, the pair are expected to return.

Captain Martin Ødegaard and Kai Havertz could also be available.

Speaking in his press conference, Mikel Arteta said: “Well, we have to wait until tomorrow, but there is a big possibility that they are available for the game.”

Asked about fresh injury concerns, Arteta stated: “No, nothing new.”

Injured: Mikel Merino, Max Dowman.

Tottenham Confirmed Lineup

Vicario; Dragusin, Palhinha, Van de Ven, Gray, Spence, Bissouma, Sarr, Gallagher, Simons, Kolo Muani

Subs: Austin; Richarlison, Tel, Solanke, Souza, Olusesi, Williams-Barnett, Rowswell, Wilson

Arsenal Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes

Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Rice, Zubimendi, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres

Subs: Arrizabalaga; Mosquera, Odegaard, Jesus, Martinelli, Norgaard, Madueke, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly

Featured Image Credit:

IMAGO / Sebastian Frej

Here is the latest Tottenham Hotspur team news ahead of the North London Derby on Sunday at 4:30pm. Tottenham head into the match under the guidance of new interim head coach Igor Tudor. After Frank’s dismissal following a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United, Tudor’s task is to keep Tottenham in the Premier League. The derby provides an early test of Tudor’s tenure and an opportunity to generate momentum.

Arsenal arrive following a disappointing 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers. A stoppage time equaliser saw the Gunners drop important points in their title charge. With Manchester City providing pressure, the importance of a victory for Mikel Arteta’s team is clear.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup and Team News for Arsenal Clash

How Tottenham Have Lined Up

Towards the end of Thomas Frank’s tenure, he shifted to a 3-4-2-1. Igor Tudor has almost exclusively opted for a similar system throughout his career. Tudor utilises wing-backs and an aggressive press designed to force turnovers high up the pitch. Considering Spurs’ lack of natural wing-backs due to injury, January signing Souza could be in line for increased minutes.

Tudor will be keen to coach Radu Dragusin and Randal Kolo Muani again – the latter started regularly for him at Juventus last season. Kolo Muani and Xavi Simons are expected to operate behind Dominic Solanke if the striker is deemed fit. With 12 days between matches, Spurs should enter the derby physically refreshed, in contrast to an Arsenal side who played as recently as Wednesday.

Injury Updates and Suspensions

Cristian Romero remains suspended, following his sending off against Manchester United. Wilson Odobert was the latest to join the injury list against Newcastle United after he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

There are concerns around Solanke’s availability, although both he and Richarlison participated in training this week. When asked whether any injured players would return for the derby in Friday’s press conference, interim head coach Igor Tudor said: “Probably no. Solanke had some problems with his throat, but today, he made some training. All others, probably someone [will return] next week.”

Tudor’s comments suggest Solanke is being monitored rather than ruled out, making him a likely starter if he responds well before Sunday.

Kevin Danso, Destiny Udogie, Dejan Kulusevski, Pedro Porro, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison and Mohamed Kudus are all ruled out.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup

GK – Vicario

CB – Palhinha

CB – Dragusin

CB – Van de Ven

RWB – Gray

LWB – Spence

CM – Gallagher

CM – Sarr

RW – Kolo Muani

LW – Simons

ST – Solanke

Liverpool’s defensive vulnerability has once again been a topic of discussion within the media. Former Reds midfielder Didi Hamann insists the club must act decisively in the summer transfer window to restore themselves as a candidate to once again win the Premier League. Speaking earlier this week, the 2005 Champions League winner warned that Liverpool run the risk of being exposed if they fail to bring in defensive reinforcements, especially if important defenders leave or injuries persist.

He went on to say that his old club should raid Spurs and highlighted two names that they should attempt to bring to the club.

Didi Hamann Urges Liverpool to Raid Spurs This Summer

Liverpool Should Target Spurs Trio

Hamann emphasised the necessity of speed in modern-day defences and stated that Liverpool would require more reinforcements, particularly if departures happen:

“If Konaté was to go… they probably need at least one more player because I think it’s a big risk,” he explained.

He commended Tottenham’s centre half, Micky van de Ven, particularly pointing to his pace and development in recent years. One of the Premier League’s quickest defenders, the Dutchman would suit Liverpool’s high defensive line perfectly and could form a seamless partnership alongside his international team-mate Virgil van Dijk. Luka Vuskovic, an 18-year-old who is now getting experience outside of North London, also attracted recognition from Hamman:

“He leads the defence. They got a point against Munich last week. He scored, and he’s on Tottenham’s books”.

Despite his youth, the Croatian defender has won plaudits for his poise and leadership while on loan. The idea that Liverpool would need to consider multiple defenders highlights the deeper problem they currently have, lack of depth.

One Defensive Reinforcement Already Incoming

Summer Planning Could Define Liverpool Next Season

Because of injuries and turnover, Liverpool’s defence has had difficulty staying consistent this season. The former midfield player himself admitted that it can be risky to incorporate youthful talent into a team that lacks cohesion. The back line could get much-needed solidity with a decisive summer; however, hesitation could just cause old issues to reappear. It’s unclear if a settlement between the two teams will eventually be reached, but Liverpool’s current defensive ambiguity should serve as a cautionary sign for next season.

Featured Image Courtesy of SmartFrame/WENN.com

Tottenham Hotspur host Newcastle United on Tuesday at 7:30pm. A challenging season was compounded by a 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford on Saturday, leaving Spurs searching for their first league win since December. Newcastle also arrive under pressure after a 3-2 defeat to Brentford. Eddie Howe’s side are without a win in five matches. With both teams struggling for consistency, Tuesday’s clash carries significance for both managers. Here is our Tottenham predicted lineup ahead of Newcastle’s visit.

Tottenham Team News Ahead of Newcastle United Clash

How Tottenham Have Lined Up

Thomas Frank has settled on a back three in recent weeks, adding defensive security during a run of difficult fixtures. The system has prioritised structure over control. At times, flexibility has been demonstrated, with Joao Palhinha stepping into midfield against Manchester United. Conor Gallagher and Pape Sarr have been deployed in the middle recently, providing energy.

Xavi Simons has looked dangerous in the system, becoming Tottenham’s primary source of creativity. While Romero’s absence may tempt Frank to revert back to a 4-2-3-1, the manager is expected to retain the back three shape used in recent weeks.

Injury Updates and Suspension News

Following his sending off against Manchester United, Cristian Romero is suspended for Tuesday. The captain will miss the next four matches after picking up his second red of the season. Destiny Udogie will also miss out. In Monday’s press conference, Thomas Frank revealed: “Destiny has a hamstring injury, he is out for the next four to five weeks.”

Kevin Danso and Dejan Kulusevski remain unavailable. Frank said: “Kevin met the consultant, it’s going forward but still weeks before he’s available. Dejan has another appointment at the end of this week, then we’ll know more.” There is some positive news however. Spurs will be boosted by the return of Djed Spence. Frank confirmed: “We lose two players for tomorrow but we get Spence back.”

Pedro Porro, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison, Mohamed Kudus and Richarlison are all ruled out.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup

GK – Vicario

CB – Palhinha

CB – Dragusin

CB – Van de Ven

RWB – Gray

LWB – Spence

CM – Gallagher

CM – Bissouma

RW – Odobert

LW – Simons

ST – Solanke

Featured Image Credit:

IMAGO / Sportsphoto

To kick off Saturday’s Premier League fixtures, Manchester United played host to Tottenham Hotspur in what turned out to be a physical affair. Cristian Romero’s straight red card after 29 minutes for a nasty tackle on Casemiro was the key talking point of the game. The question was, could United make it count? Against Everton under Ruben Amorim, United couldn’t capitalise on playing against 10 men. With a 2-0 win, with both goals coming after the sending off, it’s safe to say that they did capitalise on having the numerical advantage.

Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur: Three Things We learnt

Just 10 minutes after the red card, Bryan Mbuemo passed the ball into the corner of the goal from a well-worked set-piece routine. The home side would go on to score a further two goals; however, both would be deemed offside. After the red card for Spurs, their attacking intent was non-existent, notching just a single shot on target throughout the 90 minutes.

After a triple substitution from Thomas Frank on 80 minutes, it appeared that Spurs were going to go for it. Almost instantly following those subs, Diogo Dalot whipped in a cross to his countryman, Bruno Fernandes, to shin in past Guglielmo Vicario to make it 2-0.

The game finished 2-0 to the Red Devils, and their revival under Michael Carrick continues. Following the game at Old Trafford, we look at three things learnt

Manchester United still must address a key issue when replacing Casemiro in their midfield in the summer. The entire back four, as well as the two deeper midfielders, lack pace, and against Tottenham, it was evident early on.

Diogo Dalot and Luke Shaw are not blessed with blistering pace, and more often than not, Spurs’ wide men were able to have success against the wide defenders. Harry Maguire and Casemiro have never been quick and have always struggled against pacey players, and again, this was exposed against Spurs in the first half an hour. Pape Sarr and Conor Gallagher caused issues running off Casemiro. Kobbie Mainoo is an amazing talent; however, like his midfield partner, he isn’t quick.

Following Romero’s red card, this became less of an issue as Tottenham fell back into a low block, reacting to going a man down.

When United play Lenny Yoro or Ayden Heaven at centre-half, they have more pace in the defence and therefore can play a higher line. With the current back four, they have to drop a few yards deeper in order to combat their lack of pace.

In the summer, a quick defensive midfielder and a more nimble, pacey centre-back could be on United’s wish list.

Read More: Casemiro’s Potential Replacements

After 37 games and a 36.11% win rate, Thomas Frank is under immense pressure. The Tottenham Hotspur boss is without a Premier League win since December and has only put two wins together on the bounce once during his tenure at Spurs.

Still considered a ‘big club’, Tottenham should be competing for the top six, not struggling around the bottom half of the table, considering the size of their support and stadium. Last season, they finished 17th, but had the silver lining of winning the Europa League. This season, despite doing well in the Champions League, their league form has been woeful. They’re five points off the top 10 as it stands and 11 points off the top five. They are also out of the League Cup and the FA Cup.

If those in charge at Spurs want to gain anything from this season, it may be time to pull the trigger sooner rather than later.

The fluid front four of Manchester United has been deadly since Carrick came in as interim boss. Playing two wide midfielders, with a deeper forward, has caused issues for the last four teams United. Whether it’s Patrick Dorgu or Matheus Cunha on the left, Mbuemo up front and Amad Diallo on the right, they don’t have a set, strict position.

Often, Bruno Fernandes is the highest United player during the press; however, in recent weeks, he’s done so with much more discipline than he did under Ruben Amorim. He often takes up positions where the traditional ‘forwards’ would usually be, making it hard for the opposition defenders to track his runs.

With each of the front three players more than capable of playing in each of the three attacking positions, they often interchange and make it extremely difficult to defend against. No one is rigid; every player is on the same page, and it’s paying dividends for Michael Carrick’s Reds.

Throughout today’s game, Cunha and Mbuemo would switch positions, and Amad would often see himself in a false nine position. When out-and-out striker Benjamin Sesko came on as a substitute for Cunha, Mbeumo switched to play on the left, with Sesko going up front. This shows that the fluid nature and versatility of United’s forwards work in a number of different systems.

Manchester United will look to make it five wins in a row when they travel to West Ham United on Tuesday night.

Featured image courtesy of Imago/ Andrew Yates Sportimage

Manchester United will be eager to continue their impressive form under Michael Carrick and secure a third consecutive win. This run of wins includes statement wins over Arsenal and Manchester City, before a dramatic 3-2 victory over Fulham. Tottenham Hotspur have endured a disappointing season so far, and the early-season optimism under Thomas Frank has firmly disappeared. Can Carrick continue his dream-like start in the Old Trafford hotseat? Or can Spurs build on their battling draw against Manchester City? Manchester United vs Tottenham is the 12:30 kick-off on February 7 at Old Trafford.

Premier League: Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur Team News and Confirmed Lineups

Manchester United Team News

In the pre-match press conference, Carrick discussed the latest on the injuries to Mason Mount and Matthijs de Ligt:

“Mason sooner [than De Ligt]. He’s not too far away. We’re hopeful it won’t be too long. Matta is working his way back, taking good steps and improving and being really positive. Hopefully won’t be too long.”

Carrick was also asked about the absence of Patrick Dorgu, and how long he would be missing for:

“Not exactly. We’re working through it. It’ll definitely be a number of weeks. It will be a considerable period of time.

“He’s not going to be back in the next two or three weeks. To be more exact is a little bit difficult, at this moment.

“It could possibly be [10 weeks], we’re working through it. Certainly, we’re looking forward to getting him back as quickly as we can and getting on the pitch long before the end of the season.”

Tottenham Hotspur Team News

In the Spurs pre-match presser, Thomas Frank was asked how the squad were:

“Everyone, mostly, is okay. Micky trained today and is available for selection for Saturday, so that’s good. Djed is getting closer, it will be touch and go and there’s a good chance he’ll be ready,” said Frank.

He was also asked if he expects Cristian Romero to be back, and said: “Yes, I do.”

Manchester United Confirmed Lineup

Manchester United: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Fernandes, Cunha, Amad, Casemiro, Mbeumo, Shaw, Mainoo.

Subs: Bayindir, Heaven, Malacia, Mazraoui, Yoro, T. Fletcher, Ugarte, Sesko, Zirkzee.

Tottenham Hotspur Confirmed Lineup

Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario, Palhinha, Xavi, Udogie, Gray, Romero, Solanke, Gallagher, Odobert, Sarr, Van de Ven.

Subs: Kinsky, Dragusin, Bissouma, Tel, Souza, Kolo Muani, Olusesi, Byfield, Williams-Barnett.

Featured Image Credit:

IMAGO / Every Second Media