Manchester United and Tottenham set for crucial Old Trafford meeting

Manchester United and Tottenham meet at Old Trafford in the sixth round of the Premier League, with both sides viewing victory as vital. Michael Carrick and Roberto De Zerbi are expected to name 4-2-3-1 formations for the fixture.

Manchester United

Senne Lammens is expected to retain his place in goal for Manchester United. Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez are likely to start together in central defence, with their experience and aerial strength preferred for the contest.

Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans should form the deeper midfield pairing, providing a balance of energy and control. Bruno Fernandes remains the side’s key creative figure, while Marcus Rashford and Bryan Mbeumo are expected to support Matheus Cunha in attack.

Cunha has been in good form and is in line to lead the forward line. Matthijs de Ligt, Manuel Ugarte and Amad Diallo remain unavailable through injury.

Manchester United’s probable XI

Goalkeeper: Senne Lammens

Defenders: Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Diogo Dalot

Defensive midfielders: Kobbie Mainoo, Youri Tielemans

Attacking midfielders: Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo

Striker: Matheus Cunha

Tottenham

Tottenham are also expected to adopt a pragmatic 4-2-3-1 at Old Trafford. Antonin Kinsky is set to continue in goal, while Archie Gray should come into the defence in place of the injured Pedro Porro.

Marcos Senesi and Micky van de Ven are expected to operate at the heart of the defence, with Andrew Robertson completing the back four. Rodrigo Bentancur and Sandro Tonali are likely to provide the midfield platform.

Savinho, Mateus Fernandes and Omar Marmoush should play behind Dominic Solanke, who is expected to start as the central striker.

Tottenham’s attacking options have been reduced by the absences of Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert, Mykhailo Mudryk and Dejan Kulusevski. Their unavailability removes several creative alternatives from De Zerbi’s squad.

Tottenham’s probable XI

Goalkeeper: Antonin Kinsky

Defenders: Archie Gray, Marcos Senesi, Micky van de Ven, Andrew Robertson

Defensive midfielders: Rodrigo Bentancur, Sandro Tonali

Attacking midfielders: Savinho, Mateus Fernandes, Omar Marmoush

Striker: Dominic Solanke

The match is Manchester United’s sixth Premier League fixture of the campaign, and the result could prove important for both teams. The listed betting prices give Manchester United odds of 1.63 to win, with a draw at 3.90 and a Tottenham victory at 4.10.