Team news for United v Spurs
Team news for United v Spurs
Team news for United v Spurs
Team news for United v Spurs
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Team news for United v Spurs
Team news for United v Spurs
Team news for United v Spurs
Team news for United v Spurs
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The Reds are the only top-flight side not to taste defeat so far in 2026, and we’re aiming for a fourth straight victory under Michael Carrick, after rousing successes over Manchester City, Arsenal and Fulham.
Spurs stand in our way and, despite the north Londoners’ domestic struggles this term, they will fancy their chances of leaving M16 with a result, as they haven’t lost any of the last eight meetings between the sides.
Here’s what you need to know, before the weekend…
HOW TO WATCH AND FOLLOW
TNT Sports are the UK broadcasters for Saturday’s early kick-off, but don’t forget the MUTV offering on matchday.
Our pre-match show begins from 11:00 GMT, so join Mark Sullivan, John O’Shea and Danny Simpson for breaking team news, exclusive features and more, as we build up to the first whistle.
The United App is the place to be during the contest itself, with radio commentary, up-to-the-minute stats and text updates available. Short highlights can be seen from 17:15 GMT, with longer editions following at midnight.
REMEMBERING MUNICH
Saturday’s fixture is the closest men’s team game to the 68th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster.
Match-going supporters are invited to pay their tributes at a 30-minute matchday memorial service, which will take place at 10.30 GMT under the Munich clock (East Stand).
The service will feature a minute's silence, roll of honour, poems and readings with representation from our Academy teams and Manchester United Foundation.
Flags will fly at half-mast, the team will lay a wreath and the families of the Busby Babes will be in attendance for the game.
Fans are kindly requested to be in their seats for the Flowers of Manchester, which will play 15 minutes before kick-off.
With thanks to The Red Army, the We’ll Never Die surfer banner will be unfurled across the Lower Stretford End and a commemorative drop-down banner will be displayed across Tier 2 of the Stretford End for the player walkout moment.
TEAM NEWS
United were without three first-team players for Sunday’s dramatic late win over Fulham, with Mason Mount joining the list of absentees after suffering a knock during training.
Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu is out, following his withdrawal at Arsenal, while Matthijs de Ligt hasn’t featured since November due to a back complaint. Carrick did have Joshua Zirkzee back in the matchday squad against the Cottages, after the Dutchman’s two-game absence.
Spurs will hope to have first-choice defensive pairing Sergio Romero and Micky van de Ven available, especially as Kevin Danso has been ruled out for a while with a toe injury.
Van de Ven missed the 2-2 draw with Manchester City, while Romero was replaced at half-time through illness, but Frank expects both players to be back for this contest.
Dominic Solanke (ankle) and Djed Spence (calf) seem to be the main concerns for the Lilywhites, as their other eight absentees have longer-term issues.
Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison (both knee) haven’t played at all this term, while Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, Ben Davies, Mohammed Kudus, Pedro Porro and Richarlison were all added to the casualty list during a difficult January.
Conor Gallagher’s arrival and the return of Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr from AFCON have eased Frank’s issues in midfield a little, while Souza has come in to provide competition for Destiny Udogie at left-back.
FORM GUIDE
Four points separated the two sides at Christmas, but United’s seven-game unbeaten run, coupled with a sequence of six without a win for Spurs, has drastically changed the outlook amid a tight race for the European spots.
Sunday’s second-half performance against Manchester City will have given Spurs hope, with Dominic Solanke scoring twice - the second a sublime scorpion kick - to rescue a point against Pep Guardiola’s title chasers.
There were impressive wins against Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt to secure a fourth-placed finish in the UEFA Champions League’s initial phase, but three points from five league outings in January means the pressure appears to still be on the visitors.
DID YOU KNOW?
In the 21st century, only Chelsea (12 games between 2012 and 2017) have gone longer without defeat against United than Spurs’ current run of eight.
Matheus Cunha has been involved in four goals in his last five Premier League games (3 goals, 1 assist), as many as in his first 16 appearances for Manchester United (3 goals, 1 assist).
Bruno Fernandes is aiming to become only the third United player to register an assist in five straight Premier League matches, after Ryan Giggs (April 2003) and Antonio Valencia (December 2011).
Thanks to Opta.
The Manchester United head coach is set to preview the weekend clash against the club he left to join the Reds in his playing days, Tottenham Hotspur.
The briefing with reporters will be published at 15:00 GMT across our official channels, and should include the latest team news for the visit of Thomas Frank's men, who will be buoyed by their comeback to force a 2-2 draw against Manchester City last time out.
Although Friday is usually our day for hosting press conferences at Carrington, this week it marks the anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster in 1958.
Hence, the focus of the club and staff will be on paying our respects to those lost and affected by the accident, with a memorial service being held at Old Trafford in the afternoon.
The period of remembrance will begin around 14:45 GMT and last half an hour, with supporters invited to gather under the Munich clock outside the East Stand.
The home match with Spurs kicks off at 12:30 GMT, as we look to make it four wins on the trot since Carrick took charge.
After victories against Manchester City, Arsenal and Fulham, the Reds are out to end an eight-match winless run against the capital club, in all competitions.
However, United's confidence is high going into the game, which precedes a trip to the London Stadium to meet West Ham United on Tuesday night.