Tottenham vs Man Utd: Preview, predictions and lineups
- Man Utd make the trip to the capital to face Tottenham on Sunday afternoon
- Red Devils still firmly stuck in the bottom half of the table
- Spurs also lingering alarmingly close to the relegation zone
The Premier League's crisis clubs go head-to-head this Sunday when Manchester United visit Tottenham Hotspur.
Both sides find themselves under increasing pressure following hugely underwhelming and inconsistent campaigns, with just two points separating the sides in the bottom half of the Premier League table.
Spurs have lost two games on the spin to end their hopes of winning a domestic cup competition this term but they did secure a hard-fought victory in their most recent Premier League outing. The 2-0 win at Brentford brought a seven-game winless run in the league to a much-needed conclusion.
United have been similarly hopeless in recent months but have won four of their last five in all competitions. None of those victories have been particularly convincing, however, with the 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace during that run more indicative of their current state under Ruben Amorim.
Here is 90min's guide to a tantalising affair.
What time does Tottenham vs Man Utd kick-off?
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Date: Sunday 16 February
- Kick-off Time: 16:30 GMT / 11:30 ET / 08:30 PT
- Referee: Peter Bankes
- VAR: Paul Tierney
Tottenham vs Man Utd head-to-head record (last five games)
- Tottenham: 3 wins
- Man Utd: 0 wins
- Draws: 2
Current form (all competitions)
Tottenham | Man Utd |
|---|---|
Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham - 09/02/25 | Man Utd 2-1 Leicester - 07/02/25 |
Liverpool 4-0 Tottenham - 06/02/25 | Man Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace - 02/02/25 |
Brentford 0-2 Tottenham - 02/02/25 | FCSB 0-2 Man Utd - 30/01/25 |
Tottenham 3-0 Elfsborg - 30/01/25 | Fulham 0-1 Man Utd - 26/01/25 |
Tottenham 1-2 Leicester - 26/01/25 | Man Utd 2-1 Rangers - 23/01/25 |
How to watch Tottenham vs Man Utd on TV - UK & US
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD, Sky GO, Sky GO Extra, NOW TV |
United States | Peacock |
Canada | fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada |
Tottenham team news
Ange Postecoglou has endured rotten luck with injuries this season, to put it mildly, but the Australian has received positive updates on several players this week.
Guglielmo Vicario is available once more having undergone surgery in November and replaces Antonin Kinsky in the Tottenham goal. Elsewhere, James Maddison and Destiny Udogie have both returned to training - the former starts, the latter is on the bench.
Brennan Johnson and Wilson Odobert are back on the bench, in further boosts to Spurs, but the game comes too soon for Timo Werner,
Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Radu Dragusin are all still absent in defence, however, and Dominic Solanke and Richarlison are unavailable up top.
Tottenham confirmed lineup vs Man Utd
Tottenham predicted lineup vs Man Utd (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Danso, Davies, Spence; Bentancur, Bergvall, Maddison; Kulusevski, Son, Tel.
Man Utd team news
Amorim has fitness issues in midfield after it was revealed that Kobbie Mainoo is set for several weeks on the sidelines, joining fellow engine room operator Mason Mount. Manuel Ugarte, Christian Eriksen Toby Collyer are also out after picking up training ground issues.
Amad Diallo's absence is a huge blow further forward and he could miss the remainder of the season.
United were without the services of Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton against Leicester City in last weekend's FA Cup fourth round victory and neither are on the bench.
Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans and Lisandro Martinez were all absent in defence, too, with none of the trio returning for the trip to north London, and Leny Yoro joins them on the sidelines.
Man Utd confirmed lineup vs Tottenham
Man Utd predicted lineup vs Tottenham (3-4-2-1): Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Mazraoui; Dorgu, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot; Zirkzee, Garnacho; Hojlund.
Tottenham vs Man Utd score prediction
Well, where do we start with this one?
God knows how the battle of the Premier League's underperformers will pan out but there is likely to be chaos and drama in north London. Both teams have enormous difficulties in their own defensive third while boasting talented individuals at the other end of the pitch capable of conjuring up some magic.
Duels between Spurs and United often result in plenty of goals - see the 4-3 Carabao Cup meeting earlier this term - and the hosts may be the side who shade proceedings. They welcome back some key personnel this weekend and have a higher ceiling on their day.
Either way, it's likely to be a fun watch for the neutral.
Prediction: Tottenham 3-2 Man Utd
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