Tottenham vs Man Utd: Premier League Team News and Predicted Lineups
Manchester United travel to face Tottenham Hotspur in a highly anticipated Premier League encounter this Saturday, 8th November 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30pm. The match, broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and available via the Discovery+ app, promises to be a thrilling start to the weekend's football action.
Manchester United Team News: Fitness Boost for Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has received a significant fitness boost ahead of the trip to North London. The Red Devils have a clean bill of health, with recent absentees Harry Maguire and Mason Mount having already returned to action in the previous match against Nottingham Forest.
The main talking point surrounds defender Lisandro Martinez. The centre-back was reportedly desperate to make his comeback last week following an ACL injury suffered in February. However, Amorim opted for caution, holding him back from the squad. While eager to reintegrate the Argentine, the manager may decide to wait until after the upcoming international break, allowing Martinez another two full weeks of training.
Amorim's primary selection dilemma appears to be in attack. Matheus Cunha was preferred through the middle against Liverpool, but Benjamin Sesko has led the line since and retained his place up front. After naming an unchanged starting eleven for the first time against Forest, Amorim could stick with the same side, with Leny Yoro potentially being favoured for his ability to handle Tottenham's attacking threats.
Tottenham Team News: Injury Situation Easing
For Tottenham, the injury crisis has eased slightly over the past week. Captain Cristian Romero made his return from the bench in the match against Chelsea, providing a major boost to the defence.
However, new concerns have emerged. Midfielder Lucas Bergvall became a fresh casualty against Chelsea, forced off in the first half with a concussion. Following the concussion protocols implemented by Spurs, he missed the midweek Champions League victory over Copenhagen and is also ruled out of the clash with Manchester United.
Winger Mohamed Kudus missed the European fixture due to a knock, with manager Ange Postecoglou describing him as 'touch and go' during his press conference on Friday. Defender Djed Spence, who was involved in the post-match celebrations after the Chelsea game, missed training on Monday but recovered sufficiently to appear as a substitute on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, striker Dominic Solanke is not expected back until after the November international break at the earliest. The list of confirmed absentees remains lengthy, including James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Ben Davies, Radu Dragusin, Kota Takai, and Archie Gray.
With Bergvall unavailable, Xavi Simons could be handed a starting opportunity. The attacking midfielder has yet to fully sparkle in the Premier League, but a bright performance in the Champions League midweek may convince the manager to deploy him against United.
Form Guide and Match Context
Manchester United, under Ruben Amorim, saw a run of three consecutive wins halted last time out, settling for a point away at Nottingham Forest. The draw was secured by Amad Diallo's stunning volley at the City Ground.
Tottenham, in contrast, produced a wretched and lifeless performance in a home defeat to Chelsea last Saturday, leaving their fans uninspired. However, the mood around the club was lifted by a resounding 4-0 victory over Copenhagen in the Champions League midweek, a result that will have helped ease the tensions beginning to build in North London.
