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Shearer makes Man Utd v Spurs prediction as Carrick ‘noise’ tipped to reach fever pitch

"It is a huge game for both clubs." 💪

By Will Ford · Football 365

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:09 AM

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Alan Shearer predicted a score draw for Manchester United against Tottenham and warned of mounting pressure on Michael Carrick.
Manchester United are winless in three consecutive Premier League matches and were eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Brighton.
Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham side enter the match sitting bottom of the table without a league win this season.

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Pundit Alan Shearer has predicted a score draw when Manchester United face Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford, warning that external pressure on manager Michael Carrick will escalate significantly if United fail to win. Carrick enters the fixture under scrutiny after a three-match winless streak in the Premier League and an early exit from the Carabao Cup.

Tottenham, managed by Roberto De Zerbi, sit at the bottom of the table with only two points from their opening five games. Shearer noted that United face a critical stretch with an upcoming clash against Atletico Madrid, predicting a 1-1 or 2-2 result against Spurs.

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