Everything you need before United host Tottenham at Old Trafford on Saturday 10 October: kick-off time, both teams' form and league position, and the run of fixtures that follows.
Manchester United return from the international break with a home game against Tottenham at Old Trafford. Here is what you need to know, using the latest data from our fixtures and table.
Match details
Competition: Premier League, matchweek 6
Date and kick-off: Saturday 10 October 2026, 17:30 UK time
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
You can follow the game live on our match centre, with the score, events and line-ups as they happen.
Where the two teams stand
| Team | Position | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 12th | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Tottenham | 20th | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
The table is as it stands after five games each (25 September). Tottenham are bottom, without a win and with only two goals scored. United are 12th, four points behind fourth-placed Brentford.
United's recent results
Hull City 2-0 United (Premier League, 22 August)
United 5-2 Ipswich (Premier League, 30 August)
Everton 2-2 United (Premier League, 6 September)
United 4-0 Sabah FA (Champions League, 10 September)
United 0-1 Manchester City (Premier League, 13 September)
United 2-3 Brighton (League Cup, 16 September)
Fulham 1-1 United (Premier League, 20 September)
That is two wins in seven games in all competitions. Read our report on the Fulham draw.
Injury and squad news
Striker Benjamin Sesko is being managed after a shin problem (details here). Several players were away with their national teams during the break, including Joshua Zirkzee, who was called up by the Netherlands (read more). Check the squad page for the full list.
What comes next
The Spurs game starts a demanding run: Atletico Madrid away in the Champions League on 13 October, Leeds away on 18 October and Como away on 21 October. See all of them in our October fixtures guide.
The numbers behind the table
- United's goals: eight scored and eight conceded in five league games, so a level goal difference.
- Tottenham's problem: two goals scored and eight conceded in five league games. That is an average of 0.4 scored and 1.6 conceded per match, and no win yet.
- United at home: in four home games in all competitions United have won two (5-2 against Ipswich and 4-0 against Sabah FA) and lost two (0-1 against Manchester City and 2-3 against Brighton in the League Cup), scoring 11 and conceding six. The home form has produced big wins and painful defeats, rather than a steady diet of narrow ones.
What to look for
- The striker question: Benjamin Šeško is being managed after a shin problem, so Joshua Zirkzee, who has made four appearances this season, is the likeliest alternative. See our international break report for the full injury picture.
- The captain: Bruno Fernandes has been managing a knock and his minutes may be watched closely.
- Fitness after the break: Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo came out of the England squad, so their availability will be clearer closer to kick-off.
- The goalkeeper: Senne Lammens returns from Belgium duty with strong numbers, having saved 11 of the 12 shots he faced.
Why this game matters
A win would lift United to eight points, one behind the group of Brentford, Leeds, Liverpool and Everton, who were on nine in the table of 25 September. A draw would be a missed chance against the bottom side. With Atletico Madrid away only three days later, this is also a game where Carrick will want to manage minutes, a theme we cover in the October fixtures guide.
How to follow it
Our match centre shows the score, events and line-ups as they happen, and the app can send goal alerts. If you are going to Old Trafford, our stadium guide covers getting there and the ground's landmarks.