Frank Christian
Manchester United is set to face Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday in a match crucial for both teams aiming to improve their standings in the Premier League.
As they each have only managed two victories from their first five league matches, both clubs find themselves stuck in the mid-table and seeking better results.
In their recent game in Europe, United drew 1-1 with Twente, a result that continues to attract criticism towards their manager, Erik ten Hag.
On the other hand, Tottenham had a successful outing, winning 3-0 against Qarabag, which kicked off their Europa League campaign positively.
Both Ten Hag and his counterpart Ange Postecoglou have a lot at stake as they look to build some momentum ahead of this match.
The Sporting News provides insights into the expected formations and current team updates for this weekend’s clash in the Premier League.
Lineups for Man United vs. Tottenham, expected starting 11, and team updates
Manchester United’s Ten Hag has defended his choice to rest key player Marcus Rashford, who returned to the starting lineup for the draw with Twente and is expected to play on Sunday.
The Red Devils are still missing several defenders: Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia, and recent acquisition Lenny Yoro. Shaw and Lindelof might be back in October, while the others need more time to recover.
Mason Mount is back in action but could start from the bench after his appearance against Twente.
Projected Man United lineup (4-2-3-1, left to right): Onana (GK) — Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot — Mainoo, Eriksen — Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho — Hojlund.
Injuries: Shaw, Yoro, Malacia, Lindelof
Suspensions: None
Tottenham’s Postecoglou has adjusted the team’s formation, successfully incorporating James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski into a midfield pivot during the game against Brentford, and this strategy will likely continue.
Brazilian forward Richarlison is out for another month due to a muscle injury, and Wilson Odobert is also sidelined after a hamstring injury sustained in the EFL Cup match against Coventry City.
Radu Dragusin is expected to be available despite a recent red card in the Qarabag match, as his suspension applies only to European competitions, though he may not start due to his early ejection.
Projected Tottenham lineup (4-3-3, left to right): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie — Kulusevski, Betancur, Maddison — B. Johnson, Solanke, Son
Injuries: Richarlison, Odobert
Suspensions: None
How to watch Man United vs. Tottenham live, TV channels
Here’s how to catch this Premier League game in various regions around the globe:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | USA Network | Fubo |
| Canada | — | Fubo Canada |
| UK | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky Sports |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Star Sports Select 1 | Jio TV, Disney+ Hotstar |
