Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspurs fixture will kick-off on Wednesday evening. The home game is set to take place at Old Trafford. We discuss kick-off time, team news and everything you need to know ahead of the match.
1. How to follow the match
The match will be broadcasted on BT Sports, on or about 20:15 (BST) in the evening. Accordingly, the starting line-ups of both teams will be released an hour before kick-off, at around 19:15.
The match build-up will cover the manager’s interviews, match analysis by pundits, previous encounters between the two teams and other fixtures taking place in the Premier League.
2. When can you see Manchester United vs Tottenham highlights
United Radar official website will provide full match highlights shortly after final whistle. On the other hand, Sky Sports will also upload match highlights on their official website
The repeats of full match will be broadcasted shortly after the post-match analysis. This will also be available during the course of the week on BT Sports.
3. Manchester United vs Tottenham team news
Erik ten Hag confirmed that Anthony Martial will not be available on Wednesday. The French international had since been injured at Goodison Park Stadium during an encounter against Everton.
The boss confirmed that it is not clear whether Christian Eriksen will be available on Wednesday after missing a fixture against Newcastle United. The Danish international will be looking forward to face his former club.
Ten Hag told the media that: “Anthony Martial is not available. [With Christian] Eriksen, we have to wait. He was just on the pitch. We have to see how he recovers from that and then we will make a decision tomorrow”.
Eriksen enjoyed a long spell at Tottenham where he made 223 appearances, scoring 51 times. He will play against his former London based club in a red shirt for the first time ever.
Scott McTominay missed the Newcastle United fixture due to suspension. The Dutchman said: “It’s good to have Scott back”. He further commented that: “We are happy with that [of the return of McTominay”.
Axel Taunzebe, Brandon Williams, Donny Van de Beek and Aron Wan-Bissaka are long absentees after picking up injuries during the early stages of the season.
4. Head-to-head
According to Manchester United official website, Harry Maguire is expected to return to training whilst Martin Dubravka has returned to full fitness.
Spurs lost their previous two fixtures against the English giants. Manchester United sealed a 3-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspurs in London last season as reported by BBC. On the return fixture, the Red Devils won 3-2 at Old Trafford with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a hatrick.
The Portuguese international enjoys playing against the London based club. Accordingly, he will look forward to increase his goal tally at Old Trafford. Cristiano was presented with an award by Sir Alex Ferguson after scoring 700 career goals last Sunday.
Antonio Conte’s side will come to Old Trafford with confidence after his team beat Everton in the weekend for Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspurs fixture. On the other hand, the Red Devils will be desperate to bounce back after a dissapointing goalless draw against the Magpies.
Conte confirmed that Richarlison de Andrade and Dejan Kulusevski picked up injuries and they might not be available for selection against the Red Devils. However, Harry Kane and Son will be available.
5. Match officials
Referee: Simon Hooper
Assistants: Adrian Holmes, Ian Hussin
Fourth official: Andy Madley
VAR: Michael Oliver
Assistant VAR: Dan Robathan
