Saturday will see Manchester United host Tottenham in a match with significant implications at Old Trafford. Both teams are aiming to finish in the top four, and this six-pointer could determine just how successful the league season is for either side.
United head into the game off the back of a disappointing result. Their 4-1 defeat against Man City was a humbling affair, with their local rivals playing on a completely different level. Ralf Rangnick’s side haven’t won in their last three, and falling further behind in the race for top four could be catastrophic as they head into the business end of the league season.
That being said, Antonio Conte’s men are only in slightly better shape. While a 5-0 against Everton was a positive result, it probably said as much about Everton as it did about Spurs. Tottenham’s form has been inconsistent, as have their performances. Their win at Man City shows what they’re capable of, especially against teams that leave space in behind, but they’ve struggled to create in other games.
All things considered, this is a match where both teams will be desperate for a positive result. It could be a scrappy affair, decided by a moment of quality by a star on either of these sides.
Sporting News is following the match live and providing live score updates, commentary.
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Man United vs. Tottenham live score
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11:17 a.m.: The scene is set for a HUGE CLASH at Old Trafford
𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍 🏟️✨#MUFC | #MUNTOT
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 12, 2022
11:00 a.m.: No better way to warm up for the marquee matchup than with a few of the better goals this series has seen.
When @ManUtd host @SpursOfficial, we’re usually treated to great goals 🤩#MUNTOT pic.twitter.com/67FBVOVApg
— Premier League (@premierleague) March 12, 2022
Five of our best against @ManUtd…
🖐 @HSBC_Sport pic.twitter.com/hmbzs5otQt
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 12, 2022
A classic Dimitar Berbatov finish against Spurs 👌⚽️#MUFC | #GoalOfTheDay pic.twitter.com/2h7CE0N1tY
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 10, 2022
Man United vs. Spurs lineups
The expected absence from the starting lineup of Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to dominate pre-match discussion, while Edinson Cavani may also miss out. With Luke Shaw and Raphael Varane both returning from COVID-19 enforced absences, it remains to be seen whether they’re fit enough to start. Aaron Wan-Bissaka may lose the right back spot after being ruthlessly targeted by Man City last time out.
Man United projected starting lineup (4-3-3, left to right): De Gea (GK) — Telles, Maguire, Varane, Dalot — McTominay, Pogba — Elanga, Fernandes, Sancho — Rashford
Man United subs (12): To be confirmed
Antonio Conte heads into this game with a fairly complete roster. Oliver Skipp is set to miss out with a groin problem, but Japhet Tanganga could return from a knee injury which has been keeping him sidelined. Spurs may be without Ryan Sessegnon, but Sergio Reguilon is a natural replacement in that position.
Tottenham projected starting lineup (3-4-3, left to right): Lloris (GK) — Davies, Dier, Romero — Reguilon, Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Doherty — Son, Kane, Kulusevski
Tottenham subs (12): To be confirmed
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How to watch Man United vs. Tottenham
- Date: Saturday, March 12
- Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
- USA TV channel: —
- USA streaming: Peacock
- Canada streaming: DAZN
USA: Saturday’s action live from Old Trafford will be broadcast to U.S. viewers exclusively on NBC streaming platform Peacock for subscribers only.
Canada: The match will also be streamed live in Canada on DAZN, the home of the Premier League.