A crucial Saturday at Old Trafford as Manchester United takes on Tottenham Hotspur in the early match.
This match holds significance because it is close to the 68th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster. On the field, Michael Carrick has turned United into the only Premier League team that has not lost in 2026. He looks for a fourth straight win after thrilling victories against Manchester City, Arsenal, and Fulham.
On the other hand, Tottenham aims to build on a spirited 2–2 draw with Manchester City, where Dominic Solanke scored with an impressive scorpion-kick to equalize after being two goals down.
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 7 February 2026
- Kick-off: 12:30 GMT
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
- Referee: Michael Oliver
- VAR: Paul Tierney
- Last Meeting: Tottenham 2–2 Manchester United (8 Nov 2025), Premier League
Team News
Manchester United
Michael Carrick expects Mason Mount to return soon, but he may not start this weekend. Matthijs de Ligt is still out with a back issue, while Patrick Dorgu is sidelined for 10 weeks with a hamstring injury. Carrick may include Benjamin Šeško after his last-minute winner against Fulham.
Tottenham Hotspur
Thomas Frank welcomes back important players: Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, and Dominic Solanke are fit to play. However, injuries keep James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus, and Richarlison out. Pedro Porro and Rodrigo Bentancur are also unavailable, while Djed Spence is a doubt due to a calf injury.
Form
Manchester United
United has been in good form, earning nine points from their last three matches. They remain unbeaten in all nine league games this season when having less possession than their opponent. Bruno Fernandes leads the league with 12 assists and is close to matching his personal record. Recent results include a 2–0 win against City and a 3–2 win against Arsenal.
Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs are currently 14th in the league, only 10 points above the relegation zone. They have a strong record at Old Trafford, having not lost in the last eight encounters. Five of Tottenham’s seven league wins this season have been away from home, but they struggle defensively, with only Burnley and Wolves conceding more first-half goals.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester United Predicted XI: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martínez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo
Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI: Vicario; Palhinha, Romero, Van de Ven; Spence, Gray, Gallagher, Udogie; Odobert, Solanke, Simons
How to Watch Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur?
In the UK, the match will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Coverage starts at 11:00 GMT before the 12:30 kick-off.
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