Manchester United host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this weekend in a huge fixture for both teams.
Unconvincing starts to the season have left both sides off the pace in the race for the top four and Champions League qualification, with Sunday’s showdown shaping as crucial even at this early stage of the campaign.
Erik ten Hag will want his team to respond to frustrating results over the last week, as the Red Devils have failed to break down Crystal Palace and FC Twente in successive draws. The Dutchman described his team’s defending against the latter as ‘unacceptable’ following the errors that led to the Dutch side’s equaliser at Old Trafford on Thursday.
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Manchester United are aiming to improve on a poor recent record against Spurs. United have failed to win any of the last three meetings between the teams with their last victory over the North Londoners back in October 2022.
Manchester United vs Tottenham – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester United team news
Manchester United have no fresh injury concerns ahead of facing Spurs on Sunday. Defensive quartet Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof and Leny Yoro are yet to recover from their respective issues, though Ten Hag provided a positive update on the fitness of summer signing Yoro. The Frenchman has returned to the club’s training ground this week as he steps up his recovery from a broken foot.
“Yes, he is doing very well,” Ten Hag told MUTV.
“It is very pleasing that his rehab is going in the right direction and I expect him soon, but what I mean by soon, is that he is now in the right planning process.
“He is in the right spot and he will return as soon as possible into the squad and then the team training.”
Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount returned to action during the draw with FC Twente on Thursday. The former’s return will be welcome after United’s failure to break down then Dutch side or Crystal Palace in recent weeks.
Manchester United predicted line up
Manchester United predicted lineup: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Mainoo, Fernandes; Garnacho, Rashford, Zirkzee.
When is Manchester United vs Tottenham?
Manchester United host Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday 29th September 2024. Kick-off at Old Trafford is 16:30 BST.
What TV channel is Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur on?
Manchester United vs Spurs will be available to watch on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra.
