Tottenham Hotspur travel to Old Trafford on Saturday, 10 October, for a Premier League meeting with Manchester United, with kick-off scheduled for 16:30 UTC. Roberto De Zerbi faces Michael Carrick, and Spurs need control in possession.
My Tottenham Hotspur predicted XI vs Manchester United uses a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Sandro Tonali and Rodrigo Bentancur protecting the defence as the attackers support Dominic Solanke. This is my opinion, not a confirmed team sheet, though fitness checks could change it.
Spurs have concerns around several first-team players. Dejan Kulusevski is doubtful with a knee issue, Pedro Porro has physical discomfort, and Micky van de Ven faces a spell out with a wrist injury. Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert are listed with cruciate ligament injuries, so neither features in this predicted side. Those absences limit his options.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted XI vs Manchester United: Who starts?
Antonín Kinský starts in goal, with Archie Gray at right-back and Andrew Robertson on the left. Tosin Adarabioyo and Marcos Senesi pair up at centre-back. Gray must choose his forward runs carefully if United attack the space behind him.
Bentancur and Tonali start in the double pivot. Bentancur can help Spurs play through pressure, while Tonali offers energy and passing. Ahead of them, Sávio starts on the right, Mateus Fernandes operates centrally, and Omar Marmoush takes the left flank. Their movement should give Solanke options.
Should De Zerbi trust this Tottenham starting XI?
I would choose this side because it balances midfield control with pace across the front four. Tonali could help Tottenham win second balls, while Fernandes can connect the midfield with Marmoush and Sávio. Solanke must occupy the centre-backs, attack crosses and run behind the defensive line.
The defence is the main concern. With Van de Ven unavailable, Adarabioyo and Senesi must communicate well and avoid leaving gaps when Spurs push forward. Robertson can deliver from the left, but Gray must judge when to overlap and when to hold his position. Against United, careless turnovers could prove costly.
This remains my predicted selection, not official team news. Tottenham Hotspur predicted XI vs Manchester United could change after fitness updates, but I would keep the 4-2-3-1 and ask the wide players to track back when possession turns over.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Antonín Kinský; Archie Gray, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marcos Senesi, Andrew Robertson; Rodrigo Bentancur, Sandro Tonali; Sávio, Mateus Fernandes, Omar Marmoush; Dominic Solanke.
