Tottenham vs Man Utd: Today’s line-up predictions and confirmed team news | Football

Manchester United face Tottenham in a thrilling weekend Premier League opener this afternoon.

With a lighter fixture list, United have a clean bill of health with recent absentees Harry Maguire and Mason Mount returning last time out against Nottingham Forest.

Lisandro Martinez was eager to return to action last week with Ruben Amorim opting to hold him out following the ACL injury he suffered in February.

Although Amorim is keen to bring him back into the squad, he may choose to hold off until after the international break when Martinez will have another full fortnight of training.

Amorim’s only possible dilemma is whether to change his attack. Matheus Cunha was preferred in midfield against Liverpool but Benjamin Sesko has retained his place up front since then.

Tottenham’s injuries have eased slightly in the last seven days, with captain Cristian Romero returning from the bench against Chelsea.

Lucas Bergvall was a new casualty in the match, forced to come off in the first half due to concussion. The protocols followed by Spurs ensured he missed the midweek win over Copenhagen, also ruling him out against United today.

Mohamed Kudus missed the Champions League through injury and Frank described it as ‘touch and go’ when he spoke to the press on Friday.

Djed Spence, who was involved in that incredible scene alongside Micky van de Ven at the final whistle against Chelsea, missed training on Monday but was fit enough to come off the bench on Tuesday evening.

Meanwhile, Dominic Solanke is expected to return at the earliest after the November international break because James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Ben Davies, Radu Dragusin, Kota Takai and Archie Gray cannot be used.

After three consecutive wins, Ruben Amorim’s side settled for a point when they visited Nottingham Forest last time out, thanks to Amad Diallo’s stunning volley at the City Ground.

Meanwhile, Tottenham were miserable at home to Chelsea last Saturday, lifeless and lackluster in front of their own fans, but a 4-0 win over Copenhagen in midweek will help ease the tensions that are starting to build in north London.

Prediction that Man Utd XI will face Tottenham

Amorim named an unchanged United XI for the first time last weekend against Forest. With Leny Yoro perhaps better suited to deal with Tottenham’s attacking options, he may end up staying with the same team again.

Prediction that Tottenham XI will face Man Utd

Xavi Simons has not shone in the Premier League but a brilliant performance in the Champions League coupled with Bergvall’s unavailability could give him a chance to hurt United.

Tottenham vs Man Utd TV channel and kick-off time

Spurs vs United takes place on Saturday 8 November with kick-off scheduled 12:30 p.m.

You can watch the game live on TNT Sports 1, with streaming also available via the Discovery+ app

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