Manchester United Vs Tottenham Team News, Preview And Predicted Lineups As Red Devils Look To Get Back To Winning Ways

Here at SportsCasting, we have the latest Man Utd vs Tottenham team news, preview and predicted lineups ahead of Sunday’s encounter at Old Trafford. 

The Red Devils go into the match off the back of a hugely disappointing home draw against FC Twente in the UEFA Europa League. Subsequently, the only bright note was Christian Eriksen’s stunning opener in the 1-1 stalemate.

Prior to that, Erik ten Hag’s side drew a blank in the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace in the Premier League on gameweek 5. Andre Onana pulled off a stunning double save to keep the scores level.

Like their hosts, Spurs are languishing in mid-table as both sides have suffered indifferent starts to the 2024/25 campaign. A win this weekend could provide the catalyst needed to push on.

Ange Postecoglou will be boosted after the Lilywhites brushed aside Qarabag 3-0 on Thursday night. An early red card for Radu Dragusin made little difference as Brennan Johnson, Pape Matar Sarr and Dominic Solanke all netted.

Spurs are one of the favourites to go all the way in the Europa League this season alongside United. However, both sides have higher aspirations of returning to the UEFA Champions League.

That is why a victory on the weekend for one of the league’s traditional ‘top six’ could be the spark needed to go on and have a strong season. Last year, the two played out a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford with Spurs winning 2-0 on home soil.

Scroll down for the latest Man Utd vs Tottenham team news and predicted lineups ahead of Sunday’s encounter. The best football betting sites in the UK price the Red Devils as the slight match favourites (11/8).

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Man Utd Team News

The main injury concerns from a Manchester United perspective all come in defence. Summer signing Leny Yoro is yet to make his debut after suffering a foot injury in pre-season.

Luke Shaw is still a doubt with a calf problem. A return before the October international break is a realistic target for him. Tyrell Malacia and Victor Lindelof will also miss out.

Boss Erik ten Hag will need to determine if Marcus Rashford will make the starting XI. The England international scored against Southampton in the Premier League but was benched for the Crystal Palace game.

Tottenham Team News

At the time of publication, only Richarlison and Wilson Odobert are definitely ruled out through injury for Tottenham Hotspur. Manager Ange Postecoglou has given no time frame on a potential return for the Brazil star.

Radu Dragusin is essentially still match fit after lasting just seven minutes in the UEFA Europa League win on Thursday. Naturally, his ban won’t apply to domestic competitions. Furthermore, Son Heung-min suffered a knock but is expected to feature.

The Instagram-less Brennan Johnson has really flourished of late. Consequently, he has now scored in three consecutive games in all competitions for the Lilywhites. Naturally, he will want to extend that run on Sunday.

Man Utd Vs Tottenham Predicted Lineups

Man Utd XI (4-2-3-1): Onana; Dalot, Martinez, De Ligt, Mazrauoi; Ugarte, Mainoo; Diallo, Rashford, Fernandes; Zirkzee

Tottenham XI (4-3-3): Vicario; Udogie, Van de Ven, Dragusin. Romero; Sarr, Bissouma, Maddison; Son, Solanke, Johnson