Manchester wakes to a troubled Premier League fixture on Saturday, with Old Trafford hosting Tottenham as both clubs return from the international break looking for the first sign of momentum.
Manchester United sit 12th after five rounds, with five points and only one victory. Tottenham arrive from London at the foot of the table on two points, still waiting for their first league win of the campaign.
Quick facts
- Match: Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
- Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
- Kick-off: 13:30 Brasília time
- Broadcast: ESPN and Disney+
- Managers: Michael Carrick and Roberto De Zerbi
Carrick’s selection problems have deepened during the break. Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo missed England duty and remain uncertain for the match, while Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui returned from international assignments with injuries.
Benjamin Sesko has remained sidelined since picking up an injury in September. Amad Diallo, still yet to make his first appearance of the season, is also unavailable.
For Tottenham, the trip north comes after a painful home defeat to Aston Villa. De Zerbi’s side created opportunities in a strong opening half before Villa went 3-0 ahead after the interval; Spurs recovered two goals but lost 3-2.
De Zerbi said the wait for this match had weighed heavily on him. “I have been waiting three weeks for the United game,” he said on Friday. “After losing at home to Aston Villa, I wanted another game the next day. It was very difficult, but now we have to respond and work.”
Teams expected at Old Trafford
United’s listed side is: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Baleba, Tielemans; Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford, Matheus Cunha. Carrick is set to lead the team.
Tottenham’s listed line-up is: Kinsky; Gray, Senesi, Van de Ven, Robertson; Gallagher, Tonali, Fernandes; Savio, Solanke, Marmoush. De Zerbi will be in charge.
