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Man Utd vs. Tottenham: Predicted starting 11 as Spurs target huge win on the road

The Lilywhites have a couple of injury concerns to deal with after the extended international break.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
Man Utd vs. Tottenham: Predicted starting 11 as Spurs target huge win on the road
Key Things to Know
  • Hotspur HQ predicts Tottenham's starting lineup for Saturday's away Premier League match against Manchester United.
  • Pedro Porro is confirmed out with a hamstring injury, with Archie Gray predicted to start at right-back.
  • Jan Paul van Hecke is trending towards playing after withdrawing from the Netherlands squad with a foot injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur travel to face Manchester United on Saturday aiming to spark their season following a difficult start under manager Roberto De Zerbi. Spurs currently face injury concerns after the international break, with Pedro Porro ruled out due to a hamstring injury suffered against Aston Villa, while defender Jan Paul van Hecke is expected to be fit after withdrawing from international duty.

Writer James Cormack predicts Archie Gray will deputize for Porro in a defense featuring Antonín Kinsky, Jan Paul van Hecke, Micky van de Ven, and Destiny Udogie. In midfield and attack, Cormack forecasts starts for Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, James Maddison, Sávio, Dominic Solanke, and Omar Marmoush as Tottenham seek a vital away victory.

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