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Thanks to Matthijs de Ligt's last-gasp equaliser, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium played host to a 2-2 draw between Thomas Frank's side and Ruben Amorim-managed Manchester United on the weekend. And Gary Lineker, after the two teams shared the spoils in the capital, believes it's high time for a 'stupid' Premier League rule to be changed.
Bryan Mbeumo, the Premier League's Player of the Month in October, drew first blood in the 32nd minute as he nodded in Amad's teasing cross; and it then took until the 84th minute for the next goal to go in. Brilliantly, Mathys Tel turned on a sixpence in the United box and shot past Senne Lammens before Richarlison flicked on Wilson Odobert's late on.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Manchester United are the first team to score first, go behind, but then avoid defeat in consecutive Premier League matches since Manchester City in May-to-August 2012.
As the clock ticked towards its conclusion, those associated with the home side assumed that three points were on the cards – but that was until ex-Ajax captain De Ligt stepped up to the plate. At the back post, the towering Dutch defender turned in Bruno Fernandes' cross in the concluding seconds of the affair, thus saving a point on the road.
Lineker Laments 'Stupid' Premier League Rule, Calls For it to be Changed
Before De Ligt rose highest at the back stick to collective cheers from the travelling contigent, former Everton and Watford forward Richarlison thought he had grabbed all three points for the north Londoners – who are now sitting fifth in the 2025/26 Premier League table – as he wheeled off in celebration by removing his shirt.
United's Manuel Ugarte was the only player keeping the Brazilian onside as he flicked on – internationally or not – Odobert's outside-of-the-box shot towards Lammens' goal. Those in white were sent into pandemonium and Richarlison whipped off his shirt and threw it in the air before knee-sliding towards a section of home supporters.
Despite being on the brink of picking up their fourth home Premier League win of 2025, Richarlison's name went into the book of referee Samuel Barrott. And although striker-turned-pundit Lineker believes the ex-Watford man's post-goal antics were a 'bit daft', he also added that it's probably time for Premier League chiefs to revise the rules.
"Richarlison thought he'd won the game for Tottenham, didn't he? Ripping off his shirt, and then obviously they get extra time for that, and then they're scoring that extra time," Lineker – who famously never got booked across his entire football career – said before suggesting that goalscorers should rethink their celebrations.
"I think it's a stupid law to get a yellow card, and obviously, if it happens in injury time, you get extended injury time. But also, even though it's a silly law, you know what it is, and I just don't understand why. I know you can get overexcited, but you can get overexcited by doing something else other than rip your bloody shirt off. It's a bit daft, but I get it. It's a big goal for him, and he thought at the time he'd won the game. But I mean, honestly, footballers, Micah."
Micah Richards, speaking on the Rest is Football podcast, chimed in to suggest that he understands why Richarlison let his emotions get the better of him. "You know what? I can't even grumble at the fact that he's taking off his shirt, because he's playing it in real life," the ex-defender said. "I feel that way on Fantasy Football, so I understand you."
Tottenham Hotspur loan striker Randal Kolo Muani has fractured his jaw with the injury being 'more serious than expected', leading to his withdrawal from the France national team, according to journalist Fabrice Hawkins.
The French forward was withdrawn at half-time of Tottenham's 2-2 draw with Manchester United on Saturday having been called up for his nation to face Ukraine and Azerbaijan in their final World Cup qualifiers during the upcoming international break.
Randal Kolo Muani's Injury 'More Serious Than Expected'
Kolo Muani was given his third successive Premier League start by Thomas Frank on Saturday, but his afternoon lasted for just 45 minutes before he was withdrawn - with the reason now clear.
Reports on Saturday suggested that the 26-year-old was due for tests on Sunday to see if the injury was serious, with those fears now being confirmed by Hawkins on X on Sunday afternoon.
The setback isn't good news for Kolo Muani in terms of both club and country, as he looks to secure a permanent move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season.
The Juventus striker is yet to find the net for Spurs in eight appearances after joining them on a temporary basis towards the end of the summer transfer window, with his only goal contribution so far coming in the 4-0 win against Copenhagen in the Champions League this week.
Kolo Muani's replacement against the Red Devils - Wilson Odobert - picked up the assist for what looked like being a winning goal for Richarlison in injury time, before Matthijs de Ligt's last-gasp equaliser for the visitors.
Tottenham's other goalscorer - Richarlison - and Mathys Tel will be in contention for the centre-forward spot under Frank should their French teammate face an extended spell on the sidelines.
The 31-capped striker has been replaced in the France squad by former Newcastle United attacker Florian Thauvin, and will hope the latest withdrawal doesn't harm his 2026 World Cup chances.
An injury expert has given their verdict on the extent of Benjamin Sesko's injury, after the Manchester United striker was forced off in their 2-2 draw against Tottenham.
The Slovenian international was only introduced to the game as a second-half substitute, but only managed a disappointing 30-minute cameo before he was then forced off with a knock. The Red Devils were forced to finish the game with 10 men, but they didn't let that stop them from scoring a late equaliser to salvage a precious Premier League point.
The focus was squarely on Sesko after the final whistle, as fans awaited a prognosis of how bad the 22-year-old's injury was. Manager Ruben Amorim confirmed after the game that he had picked up a knee injury, but said that he couldn't give more information on the matter at that point.
"We have to check. He had something in his knee, let's see," he said. When asked about Sesko's poor form, he added: "That is not the biggest concern now. That happens, especially with a striker. I am more concerned with the injury, because it's in the knee. We don't know, we need Ben to be a better team. I have no idea. Because it is the knee we never know.”
Injury Expert: Sesko Injury 'Nothing Big'
Following the match, GIVEMESPORT exclusively revealed that Sesko's camp were positive about the injury. Although the pain forced him to come off, early signs suggested that the injury might not be anything too serious, with further scans scheduled.
Since then, injury expert 'Physio Scout' has provided more context on the injury on social media, stating that the striker's movement suggested that he had irritated or overloaded his knee, rather than damaged the ligaments. Consequently, he might only be facing less than two weeks out and potentially only one week.
"Pretty innocuous injury — no clear mechanism which points towards any specific injury straight away," they wrote on X. "Hard deceleration + his global palpation area, points more toward an irritative/overload knee problem than any ligament injury.
"Early reports suggest that the first checks were encouraging, with an MRI scheduled for today to confirm details."
United will await further information from an MRI. Should everything appear to be fine, then Sesko may well be able to return to the team following the upcoming international break, with the Red Devils set to face Everton on the 24th November.
Thomas Frank saw his Tottenham Hotspur side rescue victory from the jaws of defeat against Manchester United on Saturday afternoon, only to throw it all away again as they drew 2-2 in north London.
Bryan Mbeumo put the visitors 1-0 up in the first half before late goals from Mathys Tel and Richarlison saw Spurs take a lead in stoppage time. But Matthijs De Ligt netted a 96th minute equaliser for Ruben Amorim's side as the teams shared the points, leaving home fans frustrated once again with the team's home form.
While two attackers found the back of the net, there was another who once again struggled under Frank's leadership, and now it's surely time for the Dane to take a leaf out of his predecessor's book to get him firing.
Brennan Johnson Struggling for Tottenham Under Frank
Wales international Johnson was handed a starting spot on the right-hand side of the attack, just six months removed from his winning goal against the same opposition in the Europa League final.
But after scoring in the midweek win over FC Copenhagen, Johnson reverted to type as far as his performances this season have been concerned. The former Nottingham Forest star four times in 17 appearances across all competitions this season, but his overall performances have been cause for concern for the north London giants.
His performance on Saturday afternoon showed why too. According to Sofascore, the 24-year-old failed to register a single shot in the game, although he did have a goal ruled out for offside, and generally failed to be threatening throughout despite completing 90 minutes.
Johnson completed 16 of 23 pass attempts in the game, completed just two of his four dribble attempts and only one of his five crosses successfully found a teammate. Overall, it was a poor performance.
The winger clearly has talent though, as shown by the fact that he was the club's top goalscorer last season under Ange Postecoglou with 17 goals, and now it's time for Frank to take a look into how he was used to get the best out of him and cure their attacking issues.
So far this season Spurs' home form has been horrendous, with just one home win in the Premier League all season, and unless he can get their forwards firing on all cylinders it's hard to see how that will change any time soon.
Johnson's overall game may not be the greatest, but he has goals in him and if used properly he can be effective. Against Manchester United, Tottenham found out how not to use him. Now it's down to Frank to figure out how to change that, and he should start by taking a leaf out of Postecoglou's book to get the electric forward back to his best.
Alan Shearer has lambasted Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko for his performance during their 2-2 draw against Tottenham on Saturday afternoon. The Red Devils, having taken the lead on the day, needed a goal in added time to salvage a point from the Premier League tie.
Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring against Spurs after a cross from the excellent Amad Diallo. But the hosts, despite struggling in the first half, put their opponents under sustained pressure after the interval, as goals from Mathys Tel and Richarlison put them in front with minutes to go.
United, who were reduced to 10 men following an injury to striker Sesko, levelled proceedings through Matthijs de Ligt, who rose highest to head home from a corner. But the ending was far from comfortable for Ruben Amorim's side.
Shearer Unhappy With Sesko's Cameo
Although he might only have been on the pitch for a short while due to his injury, former Newcastle striker Shearer was far from happy with what he saw from Sesko. The Slovenian international squandered an excellent chance to put United back in front following Tel's equaliser, only for Micky Van de Ven to make a last-ditch sliding tackle.
It summed up the number nine's luck in front of goal presently, with him scoring just twice in 12 appearances since his £74m move from RB Leipzig in the summer. And speaking on Match of the Day, the Premier League's record goalscorer said that Sesko "must do better" in front of goal, with him waiting too long to take his shot.
He said: "They worked it really well for him to get in. He’s either got to get his shot away early or he’s got to push that ball forward quicker. He’s not going to get that amount of time in the Premier League to work it back on his right foot.
"This one [Sesko’s second chance] is the bigger puzzle for me. I know he’s struggling for confidence but any centre-forward knows you cannot allow the centre-half to come back at you, you’ve got to get across Van de Ven.
"By that time he should have a picture in his head of where the keeper is and what he wants to do. I don’t think he has a clue he wants to do because I don’t even think he even knows Van de Ven is there and chasing him.
"I know he’s struggling with confidence but it’s a big ‘must do better’. No one likes to see him coming off injured and we hope his knee is okay but they are two chances you’d expect at that level that someone has to put away."
Amorim Not Sure About Sesko Injury
Sesko will also now face a spell on the sidelines following the game. The 22-year-old suffered an injury during the draw against Spurs and was forced off in the 88th minute, having only come on half-an-hour earlier.
Amorim, who admitted that his forward was struggling before the game, clarified after the match that he wasn't sure about the severity of Sesko's injury. Stating it was a problem with his knee, the Portuguese coach went on to say that United needed their striker to be a better team.
"We have to check. He had something in his knee, let's see," he said. And when asked about Sesko's form, he added: "That is not the biggest concern now. That happens, especially with a striker. I am more concerned with the injury, because it's in the knee. We don't know, we need Ben to be a better team. I have no idea. Because it is the knee we never know.”
Manchester United settled on a 2-2 draw away to Tottenham Hotspur in a thriller in the English capital, but Ruben Amorim will rue a decision that cost his side all three points.
Matthijs de Ligt headed home a last-gasp 90+6th-minute equaliser to spare Amorim's blushes as the visitors looked set to suffer defeat to Spurs. They had taken the lead in the 32nd minute through Bryan Mbeumo, but the hosts turned things around through Mathys Tel's 84th-minute strike and Richarlison's clever header in the 90+1st minute.
United were in control for the most part and were just 12 minutes away from a vital victory against Thomas Frank's North Londoners. But the Red Devils were a completely different side after the 72nd minute and that was down to Amorim.
Man Utd's Standards Drop After Amorim's Ugarte Sub
Amorim turned to his bench at that stage of the game and brought on Manuel Ugarte for Casemiro, a decision that had many scratching their heads. The Brazilian, who has been a standout performer for United this season, was the glue and a key reason his side looked to be heading towards a win and a clean sheet.
Casemiro put in a dominant performance in the middle of the park, winning five of nine ground duels and even managed to prevent the pacey Micky van de Ven from surging towards Senne Lammens' goal. But at 33, he is no longer seeing out the full 90 minutes, which makes sense given the work he puts in.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Manchester United have conceded just five goals with Casemiro on the pitch this season.
The problem is that his replacement, Ugarte, has stuttered at Old Trafford and doesn't possess Casemiro's defensive solidity. That was on display today in North London as Amorim's men faltered and conceded two after the Uruguayan entered the fray.
The 24-year-old is a liability who his manager should know can't be relied on by now, as the team collapses once he is tasked with trying to keep the momentum going. He was partly to blame for both of Spurs' goals, and the capitulation when the substitution is made is becoming a recurring theme.
Wilson Odobert too easily beat Ugarte in the build-up to Tel's goal, and he then kept Richarlison on side for his header. One has to wonder how long Amorim persists with the former Paris Saint-Germain man who has come nowhere close to living up to his £42.2m price tag.
Man Utd Fans 'Fully Done' With Ugarte
Ugarte is ahead of Kobbie Mainoo, who was absent due to injury, in Amorim's pecking order, and that is, for many fans, mind-boggling. It's why many are still ruing the decision not to sign a new holding midfielder in the summer despite the acceptance that not spending over £100m on Brighton & Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba was the right call.
The Uruguay international hasn't got going at United and continues to feel the wrath of supporters who have run out of patience. Many on X pointed out how much of a downgrade he is on Casemiro and that Mainoo should be deputising for the Brazilian.
One fan channel wrote:
"What exactly does Ugarte do for us? He shouldn't even be coming on as a sub when Mainoo is fit, I don't even want to hear that "Mainoo isn't a DM" argument. I'm fully done with Ugarte."
A supporter gave a grim verdict by questioning Amorim:
"Serious conversation needs to be had about Amorim and his f**king substitutions. Shocking week after week. UGARTE is comfortably and I mean COMFORTABLY the worst player to ever play for Manchester United."
Another fan thinks Ugarte should be put up for sale:
"On a serious note Ugarte has absolutely nothing to offer Manchester United, even as a squad player. Nowhere near good enough to contribute currently, let alone for the level United want to get to. You just need sell as quickly as you can, and take the financial hit."
One supporter has also had enough of Amorim's former Sporting CP man but is willing to give Benjamin Sesko time:
"No one deserved to win that tbh. I just never wanna see Ugarte again personally. Sesko, we’ll talk in the car."
Ugarte arrived at United in August 2024, with fans ironically celebrating his deadline day acquisition from PSG. But they have watched the Parisians swoop for the incredible Joao Neves, who was linked with the club that summer, as his replacement, and he's taken Luis Enrique's side to the next level.
Amorim wasn't in charge when the midfielder joined the Reds as the transfer occurred in the latter stages of Erik ten Hag's reign. But the Dutchman seemed hesitant to play him during this period, which perhaps highlights the lack of trust in him.
North London outfit Tottenham Hotspur took on Manchester United in the Premier League this weekend and it turned out to be a thriller. A pair of late goals saw the game end 2-2, but one Spurs star stood out amidst all the chaos.
The game was fairly dull in the opening stages, but a mix-up at the back saw Man United win possession in a dangerous area. Amad Diallo, who had a great game, eventually crossed to Bryan Mbeumo, who headed home against former manager Thomas Frank just after the half-hour mark.
Tottenham eventually got themselves level through Mathys Tel in the 84th minute, before Richarlison then gave the home team a lead. Somehow, though, Man Utd fought back to claim a point with Matthijs de Ligt heading home in the 96th minute.
Micky van de Ven Stars Against United
Although Tottenham looked blunt in attack for the majority of the first half, they turned things up a notch after the interval. And while praise will be reserved for the goalscorers, supporters were equally indebted to centre-back Micky van de Ven for his efforts.
The highlight from his game came with the score still at 1-1. Although Tottenham had been the much better team in the second half, they came very close to conceding when substitute Benjamin Sesko was played through on goal. But the Dutchman charged back, making a crucial sliding tackle which caused the ball to ricochet off the attacker and into the grateful arms of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.
Watch the tackle below:
That was far from his only contribution to the day though, with Van de Ven winning a number of his duels and making five recoveries to help keep United from adding to their lead in normal time. But this was just the latest performance in a special season for the 24-year-old, who also scored what could potentially end up being the goal of the season against Copenhagen in the Champions League.
With speed, goals and, most importantly, defensive intelligence in abundance, he is proving that he is up there with the best defenders in world football presently. He's been crucial to Thomas Frank's success so far this term and will likely have a big say on how high the Lilywhites end up finishing in the table.
Fans Praise 'World Class' Micky van de Ven
Fans were very impressed by what they saw from Van de Ven on Saturday afternoon, with many lauding him as "world class" on social media. Following his last-ditch tackle on Sesko, one wrote:
"Micky Van De Ven.. that is world class..."
Another added: "Van de Ven is world class. What a tackle." Along the same theme, others added, "Van De Ven is genuinely world class," while football.london's Tottenham correspondent, Alisdair Gold, wrote: "Brilliant tackle from Van de Ven to deny Sesko at the last moment."
Although Tottenham's squad is stacked with talent, many believe that their Dutch centre-back stands out as one of their best players. One fan said, "Micky Van De Ven is special," while a separate fan tweeted, "Spurs have a lot of potential players, especially Van de Ven... he is so amazing."
A final selection of fans believe that the Dutchman is without equal in English football, with one supporter writing: "Van de Ven elite. One of the best in the league." That sentiment was echoed by another fan, who said: "VAN. DE VEN. BEST IN THE LEAGUE."
Alongside his centre-back partner, Cristian Romero, Van de Ven forms the bedrock of Tottenham's performances under Frank. If he can stay fit, there is every reason to think that Spurs can achieve something special this year.
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United shared four goals in a game that exposed Tottenham's frailties. Spurs really ought to have taken the lead, Richarlison spurning a guilt-edged chance with his head. Yet it was United who took the lead with a similar opportunity. Amad Diallo clipped the ball towards the back post for Bryan Mbeumo, who, having pulled away from Pedro Porro, headed the ball in. Overall, United looked more organised than Spurs, in a first half that was devoid of any real quality, much like last season's Europa League final.
Spurs did improve in the second-half, even if the game in general maintained a level lacking in the contest one would come to expect in a clash between these two teams. Although there was little evidence to suggest a Spurs equaliser, it did come with eight minutes left. Mathys Tel, fresh off of the bench, with the goal. Only moments before there were a few boos at the decision to take Xavi Simons off, but Tel's goal very much vindicated Thomas Frank's decision.
As the closing moments approached, United were reduced to 10 men when Sesko had to come off injured. Having already made their five substitutions, they could not bring on a replacement. It was telling. Although he'd had a poor game, it was Richarlison who looked to have scored an injury-time winner. There was to be further drama though, with Matthijs de Ligt scoring a headed equaliser deep into injury time.
Match Highlights
Spurs Player Ratings
GK: Guglielmo Viacario - 6/10
Not at fault for the United goal.
RB: Pedro Porro - 5/10
Didn't track the run of Mbeumo from a slow-hit cross that saw Spurs go a goal down. This summed up his afternoon.
CB: Cristian Romero - 4/10
Looked off the pace at times and that was indicative of the home team's play. Made a succession of poor and reckless decisions.
CB: Micky van de Ven - 6/10
He looked rattled at times and had difficulty getting himself into the game.
LB: Djed Spence - 6/10
Looked vulnerable at times, such was the level of performances from his defensive colleagues.
DM: Joao Palhinha - 6/10Had work to do with Spurs looking so vulnerable at times.
DM: Pape Sarr - 6/10
Solid without being spectacular, which was very much the overall theme of the game.
RW: Brennan Johnson - 6/10
Offered Spurs a vital outlet down the right flank, had a goal ruled out for offside.
AM: Xavi Simons - 6.5/10
At times, he looked like the home side's brightest player without ever quite finding the killer ball or moment.
LW: Richarlison - 5/10
The Brazilian really ought to have done better in front of goal with the game goalless. Just really poor overall, even though he thought he had the last laugh with the winner.
CF: Kolo Muani - 6/10
Competed well with Harry Maguire but brought off at half-time.
SUB: Wilson Odobert - 6/10
Wasn't really able to shine, but very few players were able to do so in this game.
SUB: Destiny Udogie - 6.5/10
Put in the cross for the equaliser.
SUB: Rodrigo Bentancur - 5/10
Battled away in a fairly dreadful game.
SUB: Mathys Tel - 6/5/10
Was in the right place and time to score the Spurs equaliser.
Manchester United Player Ratings
GK: Senne Lammens - 8/10
Largely untroubled in the first half, but showed his quality with a very good save to deny Romero.
RB: Matthijs de Ligt - 6.5/10
A solid if unspectacular presence in the United back-line.
CB: Harry Maguire - 7/10
Relished the opportunity to compete with the rangy Kolo Muani.
LB: Luke Shaw - 7/10
Used all his experience to maintain that defensive unit with de Ligt and Maguire.
RM: Noussair Mazraoui - 6/10
Prepared to drop in and help United maintain a solid back five at times.
CM: Casemiro - 6.5/10Not his best ever performance but contributed in a way which saw United edge the first half.
CM: Bruno Fernandes - 6.5/10
Not on the ball as much as he normally is, but dug in during a game very much lacking in real quality.
LM: Patrick Dorgu 6/10
Put in a shift down the left as United looked to maintain a clean sheet.
RW: Amad Diallo - 7.5/10
A real thorn in Tottenham's side, always looking to receive the ball and provided the cross for United to open the scoring.
LW: Bryan Mbeumo - 7/10
Showed good poise and technique to open the scoring, something he seems to enjoy doing versus Spurs.
CF: Mattheus Cunha - 6/10
Looked lively in spells, but frankly, this game will not be long remembered.
SUB: Benjamin Sesko - 6/10
Made himself available with some quick runs, but had to come off injured.
SUB: Mason Mount - 6/10
Looked to make forward balls into the path of Sesko.
SUB: Manuel Ugarte - 6/10
Looked to get his foot on the ball, but the game remained a scrappy affair.
SUB: Leny Yoro - 6/10
Quickly found himself in a wrestling match with Richarlison.
SUB: Diogo Dalot - 5/10
Cameo appearance for the last 10 minutes.
Tottenham Hotspur overcame Manchester United in the Europa League final in May, allowing them to end their 17-year wait to add to the trophy cabinet, but a lot has changed since then and those currently at Hotspur Way and Old Trafford are preparing to lock horns again in north London on Saturday.
Spurs, who now have head coach Thomas Frank at the helm instead of the sacked Ange Postecoglou, are heading into the contest sitting in the Premier League's top six and will be looking to return to winning ways domestically after being condemned to a narrow defeat by rivals Chelsea last weekend.
Manchester United have embarked on a four-match unbeaten run, with their last defeat coming at Brentford in September, after boss Ruben Amorim has overseen an upturn in form. The Red Devils chief, like his opposite number, has a selection headache ahead of their meeting at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tottenham Team News
Mohammed Kudus is in a race against time to prove his fitness after injury resulted in him missing the Champions League victory over Copenhagen earlier this week, but Lucas Bergvall is a certainty to not be on the pitch as Tottenham are continuing to follow concussion protocols after he was forced off against Chelsea.
Yves Bissouma, Ben Davies, Radu Dragusin, Archie Gray, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Dominic Solanke and Kota Takai are all still sidelined, but captain Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie returned to action earlier this week and are in contention to start the clash with Manchester United.
Although Brennan Johnson was sent off against Copenhagen, his ban will only come into play in Europe, meaning he is eligible to be involved on this occasion. He is expected to start if Kudus and Randal Kolo Muani - who pocket a combined total of £300,000-per-week before bonuses - are on the bench.
Frank, speaking in his pre-match press conference, confirmed that Romero and Udogie will be in the matchday squad against Manchester United. But Kudus is in a race against time to prove his fitness and Solanke will not return to contention until after the international break. The Danish tactician said:
"Cuti and Destiny responded well. They are fit and available. Kudus is touch and go - we'll see. The international break will be key [for Solanke]. It was clear he was not ready before. We will look after the international break. That was what we aimed for. It's important that we get [the timing] right."
Tottenham Predicted XI
Tottenham Predicted XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Palhinha; Johnson, Simons, Odobert, Richarlison.
Tottenham Predicted Substitutes: Kinsky (GK), Udogie (DEF), Danso (DEF), Olusesi (MID), Sarr (MID), Kudus (MID), Tel (FWD), Kolo Muani (FWD), Scarlett (FWD).
Man Utd Team News
Lisandro Martinez is pushing to be involved in the matchday squad for the first time since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a defeat to Crystal Palace in February, while fellow central defender Harry Maguire returned to the bench for the stalemate with Nottingham Forest last weekend.
The England international and Mason Mount - who are on contracts worth a combined total of £340,000-per-week before bonuses - are expected to be named among the substitutes for Manchester United's trip to north London.
Amorim, speaking in his pre-match press conference, confirmed that Manchester United do not have any fresh injury concerns and he feels that failing to qualify for Europe has resulted in there being fewer members of the squad on the treatment table. He said:
"No, there’s no change [to what we are doing about injuries]. It’s one game every week and then a little bit of luck, because sometimes you have problems with players with knocks, it’s not something that is soft tissues.
"So you never know what is going to happen in the next training. If you play with intensity in training, something can happen, but I think the big reason is [we have only] one game every week.
"You can give one extra day to the players that you know could struggle in the next training. I think that is the biggest reason."
Man Utd Predicted XI