Manchester United will take on Tottenham Hotspur on the 7th of February at Old Trafford.
Manchester United welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Old Trafford on Saturday, looking to extend their winning streak to four matches under interim boss Michael Carrick. The Red Devils are riding a wave of momentum after back-to-back victories over Manchester City and Arsenal, followed by a dramatic 3-2 comeback against Fulham last weekend.
Following that thrilling win at Old Trafford, United sit fourth in the Premier League table with 41 points from 24 games. They are unbeaten in seven matches and enjoying their longest winning run since February 2024. Bruno Fernandes continues to lead the Premier League assist charts with 12, making United click in Carrick’s revitalized setup. Victory would strengthen their grip on a Champions League spot.
Their opponents, Tottenham, are struggling badly. Spurs sit 14th in the table with just 29 points, though they showed character to fight back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Manchester City last weekend. Dominic Solanke scored twice to take his tally to four goals in four games. However, Thomas Frank remains under intense pressure with Tottenham winless in their last five Premier League matches. The early kickoff marks the closest home game to the 68th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster, adding extra emotion to the occasion.
That said, here is how Manchester United could lineup against Tottenham Hotspur.
Predicted Manchester United lineup vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Goalkeeper: Senne Lammens
The young Belgian has been consistent between the sticks and will look to claim his fourth clean sheet of the season. Lammens has provided United with stability since his arrival and will be crucial against Tottenham’s attack.
Defence: Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw
Carrick is expected to stick with the 4-2-3-1 formation that has brought three consecutive victories. Matthijs de Ligt remains out long-term with a back problem that has sidelined him since early December. Harry Maguire has recovered from his thigh injury and could return to partner Martinez at centre-back. Leny Yoro is the alternative if Maguire isn’t deemed ready. Shaw continues at left-back with Dalot anchoring the right, though the Portuguese defender needs to improve on his discipline after nearly being sent off early against City.
Midfield: Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo
The midfield duo have been excellent in recent weeks, providing the perfect blend of experience and energy. Casemiro anchors transitions defensively while Mainoo’s ball-carrying helps United break pressure. Bruno Fernandes operates ahead of them in the attacking midfield role. Mason Mount could return after missing the Fulham match but will likely be eased back from the bench.
Attack: Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko
Patrick Dorgu remains sidelined with a hamstring injury and is set to be out until April. Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo and Noussair Mazraoui have all returned from the Africa Cup of Nations. Mbeumo started up front against Fulham and excelled with his frequent darts in behind. The Cameroon international will lead the line once again. Cunha, who scored against Fulham, is expected to start, with Sesko upfront.