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Benjamin Sesko was spotted limping out of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday afternoon after sustaining an injury in the second half.

Indeed, the Manchester United frontman was only able to make a 32-minute cameo before being withdrawn in the closing stages of the clash.

Sesko leaving the Tottenham stadium this Saturday with knee injury #ManUnited pic.twitter.com/cxd97LhbkN

— Joao Castelo-Branco (@j_castelobranco) November 9, 2025

Benjamin Sesko: What happened vs Tottenham?

Sesko was initially introduced to the action in the 59th minute when he replaced Noussair Mazraoui in an attacking change from Ruben Amorim.

In the 85th minute, when Spurs had pulled one back and the scoreline was tied at 1-1, the Slovenian was granted a golden opportunity to restore United’s lead when he was played through on goal by Mason Mount, leaving him one-on-one with Guglielmo Vicario.

That was until in-form centre-half Micky van de Ven powered through with an exquisitely-timed tackle to poke the ball away from Sesko’s feet before he was able to take the shot and prod it safely into Vicario’s grasp.

Amorim has fresh injury concern to account for

United’s striker then had another issue to account for – aside from being left red-faced from the squandered chance – when it became clear he had sustained an injury in the process.

He was eventually deemed unable to continue and, given Amorim had already used up all his substitutions, the Reds were left with 10 men to see out the game.

Post-match, Amorim did verify that Sesko had suffered an injury to his knee, but could not provide any further details as to the prognosis.

The 22-year-old will presumably undergo tests at Carrington this week to determine the severity of his setback, with United back in action two weeks from today with a home clash against Everton.

Manchester United extended their unbeaten streak to five matches following this afternoon’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in North London.

While Ruben Amorim will undoubtedly be breathing a sigh of relief that his men claimed something from the clash after trailing in injury time, he does have two new injury blows to navigate.

Harry Maguire suffers hamstring injury vs Spurs

Indeed, Harry Maguire was withdrawn for Leny Yoro in the 72nd minute, with TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher suggesting the centre-half had injured his hamstring.

Maguire was given the nod for the outing, having not featured since United’s emphatic win at Anfield, which he directly contributed to by scoring the winning goal.

He sustained a knock during the victory and missed the subsequent match against Brighton and Hove Albion. The 32-year-old returned to the matchday squad for last week’s draw at Nottingham Forest, but was an unused substitute.

Benjamin Sesko squanders superb chance before being forced off

In the final 10 minutes of today’s contest, Benjamin Sesko was through on goal with a golden opportunity to net his third Premier League goal.

That was until Micky van de Ven intervened with a last-ditch, exquisitely-timed tackle to nick the ball from Sesko’s feet and allow Guglielmo Vicario to collect it and restart play.

The Slovenian had only been on the pitch since the 59th minute after he was called upon to replace Noussair Mazraoui in an attacking change from Amorim.

Sesko evidently hurt himself in the process of the chance, as he stayed on the floor and was later forced off. Amorim had already used up all of his substitutes, leaving the travelling Reds with 10 men.

“This is not good at all for Manchester United,” said BBC Sport’s live commentary journalist.

“Benjamin Sesko is injured and is going to have to come off…and the visitors are going to finish with 10 men because they have used all their substitutes.”

Thomas Frank confirmed in his pre-Manchester United press conference that he could be without star attacker Mohammed Kudus this afternoon.

Tottenham Hotspur host the Red Devils in North London in today’s early kick-off slot, meaning the result could hugely dictate supporters’ weekends, depending on how the sides fare.

It’s also the last round of games before yet another international break, after which United return to action in a home clash with Everton on November 24.

United travel to N17 for last outing before int’l break

Entering the break on the back of a win will be the goal for Ruben Amorim and his men, and it’ll take United’s unbeaten streak to five games; winning three on the bounce before drawing to Nottingham Forest last Saturday.

Amorim may just have the slightest advantage over Frank for the outing, too, as Spurs’ coaching staff have been left sweating over the condition of Kudus throughout the week.

The Ghanaian sustained a knock during Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat to arch-rivals Chelsea, ruling him out of their midweek Champions League clash against Copenhagen.

Kudus ‘touch-and-go’ before facing United

Fans had been trying to determine whether Kudus had trained with the rest of the squad following their win on Tuesday night, until Frank issued a formal update when pressed on the forward’s condition yesterday.

“Everyone came through it (the game) well. Cuti (Cristian Romero) and Destiny [Udogie] responded well, fit and available. Kudus is touch and go for tomorrow – we’ll see,” said the Danish coach.

Kudus, hailed as an ‘unbelievable’ talent by former West Ham teammate Michail Antonio, has undoubtedly been one of Spurs’ most influential players since 2025/2026 got underway.

No player in Europe’s top five leagues has completed more dribbles than Mohammed Kudus this season 👣🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/84LyfLj1hU

— ESPN Africa (@ESPNAfrica) October 30, 2025

Being without him for such a high-stakes fixture could prove detrimental to the London outfit’s approach, especially when considering that, prior to their Chelsea loss, they were also knocked out of the Carabao Cup to Newcastle United in the fourth round.

Thomas Frank may be navigating a potentially costly absentee list when Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester United in five days’ time.

Last season’s Europa League finalists lock horns in North London this Saturday in the early kick-off slot, which, for fans, means the result can either make or break their weekend.

How Spurs and United fare heading into matchweek 11

Unlike the Red Devils, whose defeat in the UEL final confirmed they wouldn’t be playing European football this term, Spurs have a midweek fixture to account for in the form of a Champions League clash at home to Copenhagen.

They’re on the back of a narrow defeat to London rivals Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, so they will be keen to get back to winning ways at the earliest opportunity.

United and Spurs’ starts to the campaign are almost identical when looking at the league table; although Tottenham sit in fifth and the Reds in eighth, both sides are on the same points (17) and have recorded the same number of wins (five), draws (two) and losses (three). They’ve also scored 17 goals each.

However, Frank’s men boast a considerably better defensive record, having conceded eight fewer goals.

Frank sweating on injury concerns?

Spurs’ Tuesday night fixture has opened the door for Ruben Amorim to receive early intel on how their squad might look come Saturday, as their training session this afternoon has been open to reporters and broadcast on social media.

As a result, it’s been reported via reputable journalist Alisdair Gold that all of Lucas Bergvall, Djed Spence and Mohammed Kudus were nowhere to be seen whilst the rest of their teammates were being put through their paces.

Although he's doing the press conference in a bit, no Mohammed Kudus currently in the session either.

— Alasdair Gold (@AlasdairGold) November 3, 2025

Former Manchester United star Luis Nani has poured praise on midfielder Joao Palhinha, who was a target for the Reds before his Fulham exit.

Back in August 2024, the Portugal international finally completed his desired move to Bayern Munich in a £47.4 million deal, snubbing United in the process.

It came almost a year on from Palhinha’s initial failed Bayern switch, which saw him travel to Germany to undergo his medical and even go as far as partaking in media duties for the club, before it collapsed due to Fulham not being able to sign a replacement in time.

He subsequently flew back to West London to oversee the 2023/2024 campaign as a Cottager.

Palhinha endured a quiet year at the Allianz Arena

Unfortunately for Palhinha, his Bayern tenure left much to be desired throughout his maiden season.

A combination of unrelenting injury woes, combined with Vincent Kompany’s preference for other options in the middle of the park, resulted in the Sporting Lisbon graduate making only 25 appearances across the entirety of 2024/2025 in all competitions and totalling just 986 minutes on the pitch.

Palhinha was granted a measly six Bundesliga starts, making 11 cameos off the bench and being an unused substitute for six fixtures.

While he did end the term with a league winners’ medal to his name, he was keen to avoid a repeat of such a quiet nine months of action – and you couldn’t really blame him in the build-up to a World Cup year.

Alas, in August, the 28-year-old agreed to spend the season on loan with Tottenham Hotspur. The club will have the option of signing him permanently upon the culmination of his temporary spell for around £27m.

Already enjoying a more prominent role under Thomas Frank, Palhinha has started eight of Spurs’ nine league games thus far, as well as both Carabao Cup ties and one of their three Champions League outings.

What Nani had to say about ‘complete’ Palhinha

Nani, a four-time Premier League winner with United, singled out his compatriot for his stellar work ethic when speaking to Covers (as cited by UtdDistrict): “Joao Palhinha is a great player. I played with him at Sporting, where he was growing and learning a lot. After a few years, he became one of the best players in his position.

“He’s very strong and talented at winning and recovering the ball, and tackling. He’s also improved his forward play: scoring goals, connecting with the team, and moving forward with the ball. He’s become a complete player in his position.

“I think he’s a great player and can do really well for Tottenham. He had an opportunity with Bayern and we’re not sure what will happen next season, but he’s a player who can play for any team in the world. He just needs to be consistent and fit, as injuries sometimes cause problems. I trust he will have a fantastic career.”

Further, the ex-winger claimed Palhinha would’ve been an ideal fit in the current Red Devils squad, saying: “He is a player with energy, with power to recover balls and to fight. That is something that fits into Man United’s DNA.

“Having players who are able first to fight on the field, like to recover the ball and challenge opponents to help the team win games.

“You can’t give your opponents any time in the Premier League, and he has the energy and physical abilities to be such an asset for anyone.”

Harry Kane has been put on the spot regarding his future with Bayern Munich amid growing speculation he might opt to return to England.

The world-class frontman has enjoyed a prolific two years in Germany after severing his 19-year ties with Tottenham Hotspur to make the move in 2023.

In doing so, Kane put an end to the prospect of him overtaking Alan Shearer to become the Premier League’s all-time highest goalscorer. At the time of his exit, he sat on 213 goals, with the former Newcastle United hero atop the rankings on 260.

Had the Three Lions skipper stayed put, you can put your money on the fact he’d have broken the record sooner rather than later. Even in his last season at Spurs, he recorded a 30-goal campaign in his 38 appearances.

Why Harry Kane has been linked with a return to England

Alas, reports have suggested that a desire to clinch such a prestigious honour has been quietly spurring Kane to cut ties with Bayern and return to home soil.

A clause in his contract would make such a deal considerably easier to negotiate, too, as he has a £52 million buyout option that can be activated as early as January 2026.

In the event he pushed for a Premier League switch, both his former club and Manchester United are said to be among his top admirers, with the latter holding a longstanding interest in the unstoppable No.9.

Kane looks to end speculation over his future

However, much to the Old Trafford faithful’s dismay, he has spoken out to squash such rumours.

After reaching 100 goals for the Bavarian giants last Friday evening, the 32-year-old said: “No, I’m not thinking about a Premier League return at the moment. I’m really happy here.

“I have two years left on my contract. I’m enjoying every moment. Bayern is the best place to win trophies, absolutely.”

Kane won the Bundesliga title in 2024/2025 to mark his first-ever major trophy, followed by the German Super Cup in August.

Manchester United are determined to improve the midfield unit in the coming months, and they remain keen on Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid.

According to Fichajes, they are keeping the England International midfielder at the top of their list of priorities. It remains to be seen whether they come forward with an offer to sign him in the coming months.

Spurs also keen on Gallagher

They believe that Gallagher could be the missing piece of the puzzle for them. Meanwhile, they will face competition from Tottenham Hotspur as well. The two clubs are now preparing for an intense battle.

Atletico Madrid will not make it easy for the player to move on, and Manchester United might have to come forward with a substantial offer in order to get the deal done. They want to sign the player during the January transfer window. They wanted to sign Gallagher during the summer transfer window as well.

Man United need Conor Gallagher

Gallagher has shown his ability in the Premier League, and he could make an instant impact at Old Trafford if he joins the club. He will add physicality, defensive, cover and work rate to the side. The hard-working midfielder will add a new dimension to the Manchester United side. He could form a solid partnership with Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte.

Manchester United have struggled to control games in the middle of the park, and the lack of physicality has seen them get bullied at times. The arrival of Gallagher could solve that problem. He has been described as a “leader” by Mauricio Pochettino, and the Red Devils could use his leadership.

Meanwhile, the opportunity to return to his homeland could be exciting for the former Chelsea player as well. Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and he will look to fight for major trophies with them in the near future.

It will be interesting to see if they can beat Tottenham to his signature now.

Tottenham Hotspur are ready to act on their longstanding interest in Kobbie Mainoo after being snubbed by priority target Eberechi Eze.

It was confirmed on Wednesday evening that Arsenal had successfully hijacked Spurs’ pursuit of Eze following a lengthy injury layoff to Kai Havertz. The Crystal Palace talisman is expected to undergo his medical with the Gunners on Friday, leaving Tottenham floundering for a suitable alternative.

They themselves are having to navigate the absence of James Maddison, who’s likely to be out for the best part of the season whilst he recovers from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture.

Tottenham to act on Kobbie Mainoo interest

Alas, the North London outfit have reportedly landed on Manchester United’s No.37 in hopes of sanctioning a deal in the final fortnight of the window.

Spurs were said to have made an initial enquiry over Mainoo’s availability earlier in the summer before pursuing other targets. Now, according to GiveMeSport, United have attached a £60 million price tag to their academy graduate, whose sale would generate straight profit for the board and provide a healthy PSR boost.

From the fans’ perspective, the prospect of losing the 20-year-old is unthinkable as it is, never mind allowing him to leave for a direct Premier League rival.

Allowing Mainoo to leave would be inexcusable from INEOS

The Old Trafford faithful would rightfully oppose Mainoo’s departure if things began materialising in the coming days. However, Ruben Amorim might not stand in the way, given he has not utilised the midfielder as much as initially anticipated when he took the reins.

For example, Amorim’s decision to leave Mainoo on the bench for the entirety of United’s season-opener against Arsenal last Sunday was an eyebrow-raiser. In total, the Carrington graduate has been given the nod only 15 times under Amorim.

Furthermore, a valuation of £60m is nothing short of ludicrous if that is indeed the price Spurs have been quoted. Mainoo boasts 72 first-team appearances for the Reds, an FA Cup winners’ medal, where he played a direct role in United’s triumph by scoring in the final, and 10 England caps — six of which came at last year’s Euros.

Manchester United are now confirmed to have missed out on one of their midfield targets in the form of Bayern Munich’s João Palhinha.

Indeed, the Portugal international is poised to join Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan from the Bundesliga giants after failing to cement a starting role under Vincent Kompany.

United had been credited with interest in Palhinha on numerous occasions since the window opened, but the need to prioritise the forward positions has allowed Spurs to get a deal wrapped up swiftly.

Joao Palhinha on cusp of signing for Tottenham

Now, the former Fulham ace is awaiting his medical, which is likely to be completed today.

Sky Sports’ Florian Plettenberg confirmed the ‘new details’ of the loan deal after a ‘breakthrough’ yesterday; Tottenham will have the option of making Palhinha’s transfer permanent upon the culmination of his temporary spell for £21.6 million.

They are paying a £4.3m loan fee and are covering his full wages, worth a reported £166,000 per week before bonuses (Capology).

How Palhinha has fared over the last year

Last July, the 30-year-old signed for Bayern in a £42.3m switch from Fulham. It came just under a year on from his failed transfer to the German giants, whereby he travelled to Munich to undergo his medical and even went as far as completing media duties at the Allianz Arena, before the Cottagers called off the deal on deadline day due to them being unable to sign a replacement in time.

Bayern revived their pursuit 10 months later and were successful the second time around. However, Kompany proceeded to utilise Palhinha sparingly throughout 2024/2025; the player made a total of just 25 appearances across all competitions, including only 10 starts.

Kobbie Mainoo may be made available in the latter stages of the transfer window in order for INEOS to recuperate funds.

To say it’s been an uneventful summer for Manchester United this year is an understatement; welcoming Matheus Cunha early doors before spending six weeks negotiating a deal for Bryan Mbeumo, whilst also not sanctioning any permanent outgoings, has left fans racking their brains over how the side will be able to compete next season.

The fact that there is no European football to account for may be a blessing in disguise for Ruben Amorim, who’s poised to be working with a crop of players he’d have perhaps opted against signing had he been at the reins when the likes of Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund were being pursued.

Costly Casemiro is preventing a new midfield signing

According to Samuel Luckhurst, one area the board are keen to reinforce before 2025/2026 gets underway is the midfield, but they are being hindered by Casemiro still being on the books.

Attempts have been made by four intermediaries to try and offload the veteran, although they were to no avail. As such, his £300,000-a-week deal looks likely to run its course before it expires next summer.

Luckhurst has suggested that United may turn to something of a last resort to raise money by selling Kobbie Mainoo. He adds the 20-year-old could be ‘this year’s Scott McTominay’ due to him being one of the side’s most profitable assets and an academy graduate, meaning his sale would generate straight profit.

To make the situation more uncertain, United have been in contract talks with Mainoo for over 12 months without reaching an agreement. He is tied down to Old Trafford until 2027 plus the option of an additional season, but the prospect of him potentially leaving as a free agent later down the line is unthinkable.

Had Fernandes gone to Saudi then #mufc would've had funds and leverage to move for a midfielder quickly. There's a remote possibility that Mainoo could be this year's McTominay (sellable asset, homegrown and contract issue) but Amorim needs to make it work with him.

— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) July 24, 2025

Where could Mainoo end up?

The England star wouldn’t be short of interest if he were made available, either.