Manchester United host a struggling Tottenham side at Old Trafford on Saturday 10 October 2026, in a clash between two clubs well below where their names suggest they should be in the table.
Kick-off Time and Venue
- Date: Saturday 10 October 2026
- Kick-off: 16:30 GMT
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Where the Teams Stand
United are 12th with five points from five games, while Tottenham are bottom of the table on two points, without a win all season. United have scored and conceded eight goals apiece, while Tottenham have managed only two goals scored against eight conceded, a far bigger problem than their league position alone suggests.
Manchester United: Form and Team News
Michael Carrick’s side go into the game winless in three matches across all competitions, having needed a stoppage-time deflection to draw 1-1 with Fulham before the international break. United are without Matthijs de Ligt, Amad Diallo, Tom Heaton and Manuel Ugarte through injury, and Benjamin Sesko is suspended. Bruno Fernandes remains the creative focal point, with Matheus Cunha leading the attack having scored twice in his last four appearances.
Predicted United XI (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens; Diogo Dalot, Lisandro MartÃnez, Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui; Youri Tielemans, Kobbie Mainoo; Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo; Matheus Cunha.
Tottenham: Form and Team News
Tottenham have won just two points from five league games and have scored only twice all season. They are missing Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert, Dejan Kulusevski and Mykhailo Mudryk through injury, and Richarlison is also out. Central defenders Micky van de Ven and Jan Paul Van Hecke are doubts after picking up minor injuries on international duty, a significant blow to an already struggling defence. Dominic Solanke has started every league game so far but is yet to score.
Head-to-Head
United’s win over Tottenham at Old Trafford in February, a 2-0 scoreline, ended a poor run of results for the Red Devils in this fixture, though United have won just once in their last nine meetings with Spurs.
What the Numbers Say
Statistical models and bookmakers lean toward a United win, with probabilities ranging from roughly 54% to 56%, a draw at around 22-24%, and Tottenham trailing at 22-30%. Predicted scorelines mostly point to a narrow United win, such as 2-1, though some pick a draw given Tottenham’s defensive absences cut both ways against a United side still finding consistency.
FAQ: Manchester United vs Tottenham
What time is Manchester United vs Tottenham?
Kick-off is at 16:30 GMT on Saturday 10 October 2026.
Where do Tottenham sit in the Premier League table?
Bottom, on two points after five games, without a win.
Is Dominic Solanke in form for Tottenham?
He has started every league game but has not scored this season.
Who is injured for Manchester United?
De Ligt, Amad Diallo, Heaton and Ugarte are out, and Sesko is suspended.
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