Man United vs Tottenham: Match preview, predicted line-ups, team news and prediction

Manchester United will hope to continue their impressive Premier League form when they take on Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.

United secured a last-gasp 3-2 victory over Fulham last time out, continuing their perfect start under interim manager Michael Carrick.

Tottenham, on the other hand, came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw with title hopefuls Manchester City.

Match preview

Historically, this fixture has served several memorable contests, and Saturday’s meeting could be another despite the varying form of the two sides.

United are the league’s most in-form team, having collected 12 points from their last six games. They have scored 12 goals and conceded eight goals during that period.

The Red Devils have played with better attacking fluidity under Carrick, but defensive frailties remain, as evidenced against Fulham.

Captain Bruno Fernandes is expected to play another key role here. He could become the third United player to register an assist in five consecutive league games.

Tottenham will be buoyed by confidence, given their spirited performance against City and their recent impressive record against United.

Spurs are unbeaten in their last eight meetings with the Red Devils. Manager Thomas Frank is also unbeaten in his last two fixtures against United.

However, Spurs are winless in their last six league fixtures, putting pressure on Frank. The Dane hopes they can build on their second-half performance against City to get a result here.

Team news

Man United will be without three stars — Matthijs de Ligt, Mason Mount and Patrick Dorgu.

Spurs have received a double fitness boost, with centre-backs Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero declared fit for this clash.

However, they still have several injured players including Mohammed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, Dejan Kulusevski, Ben Davies, Richarlison, Kevin Danso, James Maddison and Pedro Porro.

Predicted line-ups

Man United (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens, Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro, Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo.

Tottenham (3-4-2-1): Guglielmo Vicario, Radu Dragusin, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence, Yves Bissouma, Conor Gallagher, Destiny Udogie, Wilson Odobert, Xavi Simons, Dominic Solanke.

Prediction

We fancy a 3-1 win for United.

Stats from whoscored.com & transfermarkt.com

Article written by Henry Thornton .