The 2026-27 English Premier League season returns after a lengthy international break with an exciting clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in a repeat of the 2025 Europa League final.
Ayomide Oguntimehin looks ahead to the October 10 matchup at the Old Trafford Stadium.
Man United vs Spurs match preview
Manchester United enter this clash in 12th place on the standings after a poor start to the season, which has seen them record just one win in five league matches. The Red Devils have also recorded two draws and lost twice, leaving them with just five points and already 10 points off Manchester City in top spot.
Michael Carrick is under pressure to deliver, with his side scoring eight times and conceding eight times as well, and they will be eager to return to winning ways at home, as their only win in the Premier League this season also came at home, when they thrashed Ipswich Town 5-2 on Matchday 2.
Michael Carrick’s Manchester United 📸🇾🇪 https://t.co/mXfRnzg5eW
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 5, 2026
Tottenham, meanwhile, are still searching for their first Premier League win of the season after a dismal start to the campaign. Spurs have finished in 17th position for the last two Premier League seasons and will be keen on avoiding another lower finish, meaning they need to turn their fortunes around beginning with this clash.
They are currently bottom of the standings with only two points and recently scored their first goals of the season during the 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa before the international break.
Returning this week: the @PremierLeague. https://t.co/m5uBXyA761
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 5, 2026
Man United vs Spurs Head-to-Head
(Last five meetings)
- 07.02.2026 – Man United 2-0 Spurs
- 08.11.2025 – Spurs 2-2 Man United
- 21.05.2025 – Spurs 1-0 Man United
- 16.02.2025 – Spurs 1-0 Man United
- 19.12.2024 – Spurs 4-3 Man United
Tottenham have held the upper advantage in this fixture in recent meetings, winning three of their last five matches.
However, Manchester United are currently on a two-game unbeaten run against Spurs, including a 2-0 win when both sides last met in February.
Best betting odds
Both Teams to Score (Yes) – 1.49 (via 1xBet)
Prediction
Both teams have struggled badly this season, particularly in defence, which could make this an open and entertaining game. With neither side looking solid at the back, both teams are likely to create plenty of chances and could find the net.
Recent form: Man United
Manchester United are currently on a poor run of form and have only secured a single win from five Premier League matches this season.
The Red Devils have not kept a clean sheet as well and they have also failed to score in two of their matches, including in their last outing at the Old Trafford.
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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 1, 2026
Recent form: Tottenham
Tottenham have been very poor in the league this season and they are winless in their five matches so far, picking up two draws and three defeats.
Spurs have kept two clean sheets during this poor run of form, although they failed to score a goal in their first four league games of the season.
Player to watch
Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur)
The Ghanaian winger only recently returned to action and will be looking to provide enough threat on the flanks to threaten the Manchester United defence.
Mohammed Kudus‘ pace and dribbling skills could cause problems for the Red Devils’ fullbacks and he will also be hoping to find the back of the net as he continues to rebuild his confidence after a lengthy injury spell.
