Manchester United v Spurs – how to watch, team news, key information
Sun 04 October 2020, 09:16|
Tottenham Hotspur
A hectic run of club fixtures comes to a head today as we take on Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League, before many of the players then disperse for the latest round of international matches.
Here’s all the key information you need to know ahead of the 12.30pm UK kick-off...
How can I watch the game?
Today’s match at Old Trafford is being televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm. You’ll find full worldwide broadcast listings here.
You can also follow the action during the game on Club channels via our live Match Centre, complete with live text and audio commentary, goal alerts and stats. The Match Centre is available on the Spurs Official app and here on tottenhamhotspur.com.
How will the teams line up?
Jose Mourinho has not definitively ruled Heung-Min Son out of the game after the South Korean international forward picked up a hamstring problem in last weekend’s draw with Newcastle United.
The Head Coach did indicate after Thursday night’s Europa League play-off round win over Maccabi Haifa, however, that Giovani Lo Celso may need to be assessed after going off at half-time.
Gareth Bale is not yet ready to be involved.
On United’s side, central defender Harry Maguire is available despite injuring his ankle against Brighton in last Saturday’s Premier League encounter.
Who is the referee and what colours will the teams be playing in?
Anthony Taylor is today’s match referee.
Both clubs will be in their usual home colours – United in red shirts, white shorts and black socks, with Spurs in white shirts, navy shorts and white socks.
What will the weather be like?
It’s set to be cloudy and breezy with a chance of rain in Manchester today. Temperatures are expected to be at around 15 degrees at kick-off.
