The sense of desperation will be strong as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur arrive at Old Trafford with both teams in bad need of a win to change the narrative around their disappointing seasons so far.
Anything less than three points would further increase the pressure on Michael Carrick and Roberto De Zerbi, both of whom are fighting to prove they are the right people for their respective jobs. Saturday’s match could be pivotal.
Spurs can take encouragement from the fact they have won four of their last six encounters with United in all competitions dating back to September 2024. Less positive is their run of four blanks in the five league matches they have played so far this season.
Here is your complete guide on how to watch today’s Premier League fixture, including kick-off times, broadcast networks, and online streaming options.
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
Time: 5.30pm BST/12.30pm ET
Stadium: Old Trafford (Manchester)
How to watch
United States: Stream on Fubo
Canada: Stream on Fubo
United Kingdom: Watch on Sky Sports Main Event
What to watch for
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have suffered many of the same problems to start the season. Both teams have conceded far too many goals and struggled for any sort of defensive foundation. The former have yet to keep a single clean sheet in five league games while the latter have kept just two.
In midfield, Carrick and De Zerbi struggling for the right balance. Manchester United and Spurs both bought expensive new midfielders in the summer transfer window who have yet to settle into their new surroundings.
Things haven’t been much better in the attacking third where Spurs have scored in just one of their five league games. For Manchester United, the likes of Marcus Rashford, Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo have yet to find top form. This match could be a catalyst, but it’s not clear for whom.
Player to watch: Kobbie Mainoo, Manchester United – The 21-year-old has been United’s best player in the early part of the campaign and will be central to the home team gaining traction through the middle of the pitch. Mainoo could control the game.
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