Manchester United vs Tottenham: Preview, Team News, Possible Lineups and Score Prediction

Manchester United aim to extend their winning streak under interim manager Michael Carrick to four games as they host Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford for a compelling Premier League showdown on Saturday.

This marks the first meeting between the two clubs since their dramatic 2-2 draw in North London last November, where a 96th-minute equaliser from Matthijs de Ligt salvaged a point for the Red Devils.

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Since Michael Carrick took the helm following Ruben Amorim's departure, Manchester United have experienced a significant turnaround. The Red Devils have secured a perfect nine points from their last three matches, extending their unbeaten run in the Premier League to seven games.

Following impressive victories over title contenders Arsenal and Manchester City, United narrowly defeated Fulham 3-2 at Old Trafford last weekend. The win was sealed by a dramatic 94th-minute goal from substitute Benjamin Sesko.

An interesting trend has emerged for United this season: they are undefeated in all nine league games where they have had less possession than their opponents, winning seven of those. In contrast, they have won only four of the 15 matches where they have dominated the ball with over 50% possession.

Confidence is high in the red half of Manchester, with Carrick's revitalised squad now sitting fourth in the Premier League table. A victory on Saturday would not only solidify their position but also see them surpass their entire points tally from last season with 13 matches still remaining.

A win against Spurs would also mark United's first four-game winning streak since February 2024 under Erik ten Hag. However, recent history is not on their side, as they have failed to beat the North London club in their last six league meetings, a winless run that matches a record from over a century ago.

Meanwhile, Thomas Frank's Tottenham have struggled at home this season, with only Wolves collecting fewer points on their own turf. After a bleak first half against Manchester City last weekend, another home defeat seemed likely. However, Spurs mounted a spirited comeback, with two goals from Dominic Solanke—including a spectacular scorpion kick—rescuing a valuable 2-2 draw.

Despite that fightback, Tottenham remain winless in their last six Premier League fixtures and find themselves in 14th place, closer to the relegation zone than the top five. Frank's team may find relief in playing away from home, as five of their seven league victories this season have come on the road.

Spurs also boast a strong recent record against United, remaining unbeaten in their last eight encounters across all competitions. They secured a 3-0 victory at Old Trafford last season and will be looking to win consecutive away matches against the Red Devils for the first time since January 2014.

Manchester United will be without Patrick Dorgu and Matthijs de Ligt, who are sidelined with thigh and back injuries, respectively. Mason Mount is also unavailable after picking up a knock in training.

Carrick is unlikely to make significant changes to his winning side. However, Benjamin Sesko could be in contention for a starting role after his game-winning cameo last week, potentially replacing one of Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, or Matheus Cunha in the attack.

Club captain Bruno Fernandes, who leads the Premier League in assists this season with 12, is expected to continue in his key playmaking role just behind the main striker.

Tottenham Hotspur face a daunting injury crisis with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski both out with knee injuries. Hamstring issues have ruled out Pedro Porro, Richarlison, and Rodrigo Bentancur, while Ben Davies and Lucas Bergvall are nursing ankle problems. Adding to the woes, Mohammed Kudus has a thigh injury, and Kevin Danso is unavailable due to a toe issue.

The match will kick off at 3.30pm Kenyan time and will be live on SuperSport TV.

Manchester United: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Diallo, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo

Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario; Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Gallagher; Odobert, Simons, Kolo Muani; Solanke

Tottenham's vulnerability in the first half could be a decisive factor in this contest. They have conceded 18 goals before halftime in the Premier League this season, a record only surpassed by Burnley (23) and Wolves (21).