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The Tottenham Hotspur team selection for the Premier League fixture against Manchester United has been announced.

Coming into the fixture, Tottenham beat Copenhagen 4-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, while United have not played since drawing 2-2 with Nottingham Forest last weekend.

Tottenham fans are all too aware that their form heading into an international break has not always been the best, nor have their domestic displays at their home stadium under new boss Thomas Frank.

The last time the two sides met, Tottenham beat Man Utd in the Europa League final under Ange Postecoglou, who delivered the club’s first piece of silverware in seventeen years with a 1-0 victory in Bilbao.

The Tottenham team has been announced to face Man Utd

Lucas Bergvall is out with a concussion and is joined on the sidelines by the likes of Dominic Solanke, Yves Bissouma, Kota Takai, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Ben Davies.

This is the Spurs team which takes to the field at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium today:

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Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Sarr; Johnson, Simons, Richarlison; Kolo Muani.

Bench: Kinsky, Danso, Tel, Udogie, Odobert, Bentancur, Scarlett, Rowswell, Akhamrich.

United are undefeated in four matches and will be looking to continue to improve on their upturn in form against Frank’s Spurs, who were booed off the pitch after the dismal performance against Chelsea.

Tottenham must win heading into the international break

Tottenham head into this weekend in sixth place in the Premier League table, having dropped down three places after losing to Chelsea while United also have seventeen points to their name.

With just one win to their name in the Premier League at home this season is proving to be costly for Tottenham, who are failing to capitalise on other members of the big six having also dropped unexpected points.

Spurs fans will have to wait until November 23rd following today’s game until their side are next back in action, when they take on bitter rivals Arsenal in the North London derby at the Emirates.

How to watch Tottenham vs Manchester United across the world

For those wondering how to watch Tottenham vs Manchester United, for those in the UK, the match is being televised live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with kick-off at 12:30 GMT.

Unsurprisingly, the match is being televised worldwide on a number of major channels.

Tottenham Hotspur legend Paul Miller is very positive about the club’s prospects under Thomas Frank this season.

Frank has come under some extremely harsh criticism over the last few weeks, with the Dane very quickly finding out about the added pressure and expectations that come with managing a club of Tottenham’s size.

Some pundits have questioned Frank’s tactics, but results-wise, one has to say that it has been a solid start for the Dane at N17.

The Lilywhites sit sixth in the Premier League and are unbeaten in the Champions League, despite the fact that Tottenham have had a bloated injury list.

Paul Miller says Tottenham can compete for silverware under Thomas Frank

Miller, who spent a decade at Spurs between 1977 and 1987, believes that the decision to replace Ange Postecoglou with Frank was the right one for the club.

He believes that while Tottenham still need to strengthen a couple of areas of the squad, the club can challenge for silverware again this season.

Miller told Sports Boom: “Ange was an excellent coach. He had a clear attacking philosophy and brought us silverware, which we’ll always be grateful for. But I think the timing was right for a change.

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“There’s still work to do, every club needs to strengthen. I think we could use another striker, but overall, Tottenham is in a very good place right now.

“Thomas Frank is a very intelligent and detailed coach. He’s already making a positive impact. We’re more balanced now, both tactically and mentally. There’s a real sense of belief in the squad, and you can see the players are buying into his methods.

“If we can add a few more players in January, I think we can compete for another trophy this season. The team looks confident, and the atmosphere around the club is really positive.”

Miller is in awe of Spurs duo

It was reported by The Telegraph a couple of days ago that the feeling internally at Tottenham is that they have the best centre-back pairing in the Premier League.

That is an assessment that Miller agrees with, with the former Spurs defender suggesting that Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have been the club’s two best players this season.

When asked about Romero and Van de Ven, the 66-year-old said: “They’ve been outstanding, probably our best two players this season. Even when Romero’s been out, Micky has stepped up and been absolutely superb.

“They complement each other so well: Romero brings aggression and leadership, while Van de Ven has incredible pace and composure. Together, they make a solid, fearless partnership that gives the whole team confidence.

“They’re also a real threat from set pieces, and the more they play together, the better that understanding will become. It’s a fantastic pairing for the club’s future.”

After a dominant midweek Champions League performance, Thomas Frank turns his attention back to the Premier League, where Tottenham host an in-form Manchester United team.

Tottenham Hotspur slipped to sixth in the Premier League following a very disappointing 0-1 defeat to Chelsea at the weekend, but they made amends in midweek by hammering FC Copenhagen 4-0 in the Champions League.

While the scoreline didn’t do justice to the quality of attacking football on display, it was still the kind of performance Thomas Frank had promised and also one that included a Puskas-worthy goal from Micky van de Ven. Spurs went down to ten men, played even better afterwards, and it could’ve been Spurs’ biggest Champions League win if not for Richarlison’s missed penalty in stoppage time.

It was also something the home supporters much needed after enduring weeks of poor football. The Europa League champions haven’t won a single Premier League home game since the 3-0 opening-day win over Burnley, and that record will be weighing on them heavily.

As for Manchester United, the Europa League runners-up who lost their Champions League spot to Spurs last season, have found form again.

Ruben Amorim’s side went unbeaten through October, winning three of their last four games, including a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield. Their recent 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest at the weekend helped them climb to eighth, level on 17 points with Tottenham, only behind on goal difference.

What time does Tottenham Hotspur vs Man United kick off?

Location: London, England

Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Date: Saturday, 8 November 2025

Kick-off time: 12:30 pm BST

Referee: Sam Barrott

VAR: John Brooks

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Tottenham vs Man United: Head-to-head record

The last time these two met was on that unforgettable night in Bilbao when Tottenham beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final under Ange Postecoglou, ending Spurs’ 17-year wait for silverware.

That victory capped off a remarkable run of dominance, as Spurs beat United in all four meetings last season. In fact, Manchester United are winless in their last seven encounters with Tottenham in all competitions; a streak that Thomas Frank will be determined to extend.

Tottenham team news

Mohammed Kudus missed the midweek clash with Copenhagen due to a minor knock, and Thomas Frank revealed it is touch-and-go whether he will face Man United.

Lucas Bergvall, however, will sit out after suffering a concussion early in the Chelsea game, following concussion protocols.

Tottenham still have a lengthy absentee list with Archie Gray, Ben Davies, Kota Takai, Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin, and Dominic Solanke all sidelined, although the latter two are expected to return after the international break.

On a brighter note, Cristian Romero, Wilson Odobert, and Destiny Udogie all made their comebacks and impressed in midweek.

Manchester United team news

The only confirmed absentee for the Red Devils remains Lisandro Martinez, who continues his recovery from a long-term ACL injury. Apart from that, Ruben Amorim has a fully fit squad to choose from.

Predicted Tottenham line-up

Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Palhinha, Bentancur, Simons; Johnson, Kolo Muani, Odobert.

There’s a chance Djed Spence could come in for either Pedro Porro or Destiny Udogie, while Rodrigo Bentancur, who was arguably Spurs’ best performer against Copenhagen, could start over Pape Matar Sarr. If there’s even the slightest doubt about Kudus’ fitness, expect Brennan Johnson to slot in.

Our prediction

Ruben Amorim has yet to taste victory against Tottenham since taking over at Manchester United and will be desperate to break that streak, especially after last season’s Europa League heartbreak.

United’s recent form will give them confidence, but Tottenham’s response in Europe might just have reignited their spark.

Thomas Frank’s men will want to channel that Champions League energy into their league form, particularly at home, where they’ve struggled for weeks.

Xavi Simons will be one to watch after his outstanding performance against Copenhagen; he was visibly frustrated to be subbed off due to Brennan Johnson’s red card and will be eager to prove he can replicate that level in the Premier League.

For United, Bryan Mbeumo, who was once Spurs’ top summer target before choosing Old Trafford, has been their standout player this season. His partnership with Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha has been really important to United’s threat in their build-up and counters.

Pedro Porro has told his Tottenham teammates how to react to the intense criticism that is being levelled at them as individuals and collectively.

Pundits have not held back on Spurs and some of their players over recent weeks, with the loss to Chelsea attracting huge swaths of criticism.

Tottenham have been told they look like a confused side under Thomas Frank, while one pundit even remarked that Spurs look like a League Two team.

Some individuals have also been blasted by various media figures, none more so than Xavi Simons, who has already been written off as a flop.

Pedro Porro tells Tottenham teammates to shut out outside noise

The Spurs full-back is no stranger to being on the receiving end of harsh criticism, with Tim Sherwood ripping Porro to shreds for his defending during the Spaniard’s early days at Tottenham.

The 26-year-old has proven his critics wrong over the last few years, and he has now revealed that he accomplished that by simply not paying any attention to what is being written or said about him.

Pedro Porro said on Tottenham’s matchday programme [23:10, 5/11/2025]: “These competitions, as everyone knows, are very physical to be playing in. I try not to think about other people’s opinions and what they think of me from the outside.

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“My focus is entirely on giving my best and helping the team out at all times. That’s the way you can stay on it through a long season, focus on your own performances, and shut out everything else.”

Porro admits he is hungry to win more trophies at Spurs

The former Sporting Lisbon man also reflected on what winning the Europa League back in May meant to him personally and the club.

Porro admitted that the trophy has made him hungrier to pick up more medals at Spurs and confessed that he and his teammates are determined to make a mark in the Champions League this season.

When asked for his best moment at Tottenham, the Spain international responded: “Well, I would say, what stands out most is the title [Europa League]. It’s a nice moment here at the club and for me because I haven’t won a title for a long time.

“It’s also my first European title, and that moment will stick with me as it’s the most beautiful. Then, whenever you win a title, you always want more. For the group, it was very important to win that title. For many, it was their first, and that gives you that energy and positivity to keep winning.

“We were also very close to winning the Super Cup. I think the good performance in the Super Cup was a positive thing for us, but it’s a game I think personally we should’ve gone on to win. But football is like that, sometimes it escapes you, but for the group, it’s important, and it’s going to stay that way. When you win one, you always want more.”

When asked about playing in the Champions League, Porro said: “It’s really incredible because it’s the biggest competition in European football and playing Champions League always gives you the will to take a step higher when competing in one of the biggest stages in the world.”

An experienced Premier League star who Tottenham tried to sign during the summer transfer window is now on the market, and the competition for his signature is intensifying.

It has been widely reported that the Lilywhites want to add a top-class centre-back to their squad in January, and several Premier League stars are thought to be on the club’s radar.

It has been suggested that Tottenham have looked at Brentford’s Nathan Collins and Leeds United’s Pascal Struijk ahead of January.

Over recent days, it has emerged that Spurs are one of several Premier League clubs eyeing a move for Ezri Konsa, while several sources continue to report that Thomas Frank’s men are big fans of Jarrad Branthwaite.

Man City star wanted by Tottenham is available in January

During the summer transfer window, it was reported that Tottenham explored a move for Nathan Ake, but the defender ended up staying put at Man City.

CaughtOffside now claim that City are willing to cash in on Ake for a fee of around €30m-€35m (£26.4m-£30.8m) during the upcoming transfer window.

This has sparked interest in several clubs, with Inter Milan, Juventus and Crystal Palace all keen on signing the 30-year-old.

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Inter and Juve value Ake’s tactical versatility, while Palace see the former Bournemouth as a readymade replacement for Marc Guehi if he leaves Selhurst Park.

What Nathan Ake is thinking about his future

The report makes no mention of Tottenham Hotspur signalling an interest in the City star, and there might be a good reason for that.

CaughtOffside say that Ake is keen to leave the Etihad Stadium, and he wants to move to a side which can guarantee him regular starts.

The experienced Premier League defender believes that he needs to play regularly in order to make it into the Netherlands’ squad for the upcoming World Cup.

Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on a Serie A centre-back, and they have an opportunity to complete a deal for him in January.

Spurs are thought to be keen on adding another top-class centre-back to their squad, given the injury record of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.

Several Premier League centre-backs have been mooted as targets for Tottenham, and according to several sources, the latest name on Spurs’ wishlist is Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa.

Now, a report from Italy has claimed that a Serie A defender, who could be on the shop window, has also emerged as a target for the Lilywhites.

Inter Milan star may be open to a Tottenham switch in January

According to Gazzetta dello Sport Inter Milan defender Yann Bisseck is also on the North London club’s radar.

The report says that Bisseck finds the prospect of a move to Tottenham Hotspur ‘intriguing’ and his entourage may be willing to make the deal happen.

It is revealed that the German international is ‘eager to test himself in the Premier League‘ after spending two and a half years with the Italian giants.

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The outlet explains that West Ham offered €25m (£22m) for the centre-back in the summer, but the move failed to materialise, and now, a switch to their London rivals could become a possibility for the defender.

What is Inter’s stance on Yann Bisseck?

Bisseck has struggled for regular starts at San Siro this season, having made just three Serie A appearances so far this term.

Gazzetta say that the Nerazzurri are open to selling the 24-year-old to Tottenham in January if their asking price is met, while the player’s representatives would also welcome the move.

In fact, the report alleges that Inter chiefs Giuseppe Marotta and Piero Ausilio have already started studying the market for a defender to replace Bisseck.

Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are two of several clubs across Europe closely watching an exciting young Ivory Coast international.

Spurs paid £52m to sign Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in the summer, and the attacking midfielder has had struggles in adapting to Premier League football.

In fact, some pundits have already written off Xavi as a flop, suggesting that he does not have the tools to succeed in English football, but that is not stopping Tottenham Hotspur from eyeing another young Leipzig attacker.

It has now emerged that the Lilywhites are tracking an 18-year-old winger, who only moved to the Red Bull Arena in the summer, but they are not the player’s only admirers.

Tottenham one of several clubs across Europe eyeing Yan Diomande

Yan Diomande arrived at Leipzig from the Spanish side Leganes in a £17.6m deal in the summer, and the teenager has made a bright start to life in Germany.

The pacy wide man has two goals and three assists in nine Bundesliga matches, and according to TBR Football, Tottenham are among his admirers.

The outlet says that Spurs, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United have scouted Diomande multiple times ahead of the January window.

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Additionally, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have also been alerted to the youngster.

Representatives from many of the clubs were in attendance during Leipzig’s 3-1 win over Stuttgart at the weekend to watch the Ivorian get on the scoresheet.

Spurs will have to break the bank to land Diomande

TBR Football say that Leipzig are aware of the growing interest in the winger and are even prepared to offer him an improved contract, just months after he signed for the club.

The outlet also spoke to journalist Graeme Bailey, who revealed that the winger is valued at around £88m by the German side.

Bailey told TBR about Diomande: “He really is special, I am told Red Bull think he could be their greatest prospect since Erling Haaland. Leipzig say there is no release clause, and already he is being talked about in the £88 million category.

“From what I am hearing from scouts and clubs, there is not a player currently in Europe who has clubs more excited. Could he have a third club in 18 months, come next summer? It’s not beyond the realms of possibility.”

Manchester United could be about to throw their hat in the ring for a long-standing Tottenham and Liverpool target, but a January deal will be expensive.

One can argue that Antoine Semenyo has been the best attacker on show across the Premier League this season, with the Bournemouth winger hitting new heights this term.

Spurs fans are dreaming of pairing Semenyo and his Ghana teammate, Mohammed Kudus, on either wing, and that is something that Thomas Frank’s side are seemingly keen to make happen.

It has been widely reported that Tottenham may make a move for the Cherries star in January, but another Premier League club are now increasingly more likely to join the race for the 25-year-old.

Man United are considering challenging Tottenham for Antoine Semenyo

We have heard over recent weeks that the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal may battle Spurs for Semenyo, and it turns out that the Lilywhites may now have another Premier League club to worry about.

Journalist Dean Jones has said that the struggles of Benjamin Sesko at Old Trafford have made Man United consider a move for the Bournemouth star in January.

Jones told TEAMtalk: “The performances of Cunha and Mbeumo compared to Sesko so far help us to understand why United have this view that signings from within the Premier League are preferable.

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“They very clearly identified Mbeumo and Cunha as having traits and data that were repeatable and consistent. Sesko has not been as good as those two so far and to some extent that was expected.”

“I really do think this is why they continue to look at players like Semenyo, who is consistently good, as well as players like Anderson at Forest. The fact they are at smaller clubs like Cunha and Mbeumo is also important. The problem, of course, is that any signing within the Premier League has its own issues in terms of how much you have to pay.”

Is Semenyo a realistic target for Spurs in January?

Last month, it emerged that Semenyo has an undisclosed release clause in his contract, and that gave some Tottenham fans hope that a deal may be possible.

However, subsequently, some sources suggested that Semenyo’s release clause only becomes active next summer and that Bournemouth are determined not to lose their star man mid-season.

Tottenham Hotspur may have to move fast if they wish to sign Kobbie Mainoo after the latest developments regarding the Man United youngster’s future.

Many outlets have said that Spurs are set to reignite their interest in Mainoo after failing to get a deal over the line for him in the summer.

It has been suggested that Mainoo is keen to leave Old Trafford in search of regular game time, given that a spot in England’s World Cup squad is up for grabs next summer.

Tottenham face plenty of competition from around Europe for the Man United man, and one club appear to have now stolen a march on the Lilywhites

Serie A club pushing to beat Tottenham to Kobbie Mainoo’s signature

According to a new update from TEAMtalk, Napoli are now ‘aggressively pushing’ to land Mainoo on loan in January.

The Serie A side is willing to cover the midfielder’s £45,000-a-week wages in full and insert a purchase option in an effort to tempt United.

The report says that Mianoo’s exit from the Manchester club is thus ‘edging closer to reality’, with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis being persistent in his efforts to land the youngster.

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Given the success that Scott McTominay has had at Naples, the Italian club is convinced that another United midfield outcast can achieve similar things at the Diego Maradona Stadium.

What is Man United’s stance on Mainoo?

TEAMtalk say that Rubem Amorim views the 20-year-old as ‘essential depth’ to his midfield and is hesitant to sanction a departure.

However, the outlet explains that United are facing a difficult choice as they could alienate Mainoo by denying him a January transfer, rather than selling him and funding a midfield rebuild.

A senior United source told the publication: “If Kobbie goes, the door swings open for a new arrival – Ruben won’t lose a body without gaining one.”

Thomas Frank has opened up about his start to life as Tottenham boss, reflecting on the differences between managing Spurs and his time at Brentford.

Thomas Frank was long viewed as one of the most promising managers in the Premier League during his time at Brentford.

It always felt like a matter of time before a bigger club came calling, and this summer, the Dane answered Tottenham Hotspur’s call by signing a three-year deal to take charge in north London.

Life at Tottenham has not been entirely smooth sailing for Frank, who has experienced both highs and lows since taking over.

He has certainly improved Tottenham’s league position compared to last season, but inconsistency in performances and results has seen him face his fair share of criticism from sections of the fanbase.

Thomas Frank reflects on life at Tottenham and managing expectations

When asked about his early months in charge, Frank described his Tottenham side as a work in progress and spoke about his journey so far as head coach.

In his words, as quoted by the official Tottenham Hotspur channel, he said: “It is a work in progress.”

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Speaking on his start to life in north London, he added: “It has been super exciting. A big learning curve. You learn every single day. I think it has been overall fine.

“I think we have done quite well to get the amount of points we have done in the Champions League and Premier League, competing on both fronts. We are far from where I want us to be but we will get there.”

Thomas Frank compares Spurs to Brentford

Frank went on to discuss how his day-to-day experience at Tottenham differs from his time at Brentford, explaining that while the environment is different, much of his approach remains the same.

Thomas continued: “When I walked in here… ‘Is it different (to Brentford)?’ No, it is the same in many ways. A lot is exactly the same, it is just different people, tactics. When I say learning curve, learning about reactions, learning about people.”

He also reflected on how dealing with personalities plays a major part in football management, adding: “We all have egos. If you do not have an ego, we would not be sitting here.

“Some are better managing it themselves. Some need a bit more guidance managing it.”

Finally, Frank highlighted the importance of unity between the players and supporters, praising the atmosphere during recent games and calling for continued togetherness.

On creating a collaborative environment, he said: “It was really rocking. It was great to see and experience. It needs to be a collaborative approach from fans and players.

“The more we can push each other to bring that positive energy the better. We will do everything we can do to perform. That positivity, we need to build on that.”