
Man United v Spurs – how to watch, team news, key information
Fri 11 March 2022, 21:09|
Tottenham Hotspur
We’re in action against Manchester United at Old Trafford in Saturday’s 5.30pm kick-off.
The hosts, who lost the Manchester derby 4-1 last weekend, are fifth in the table, two points and two places above us, although we retain two games in hand over them and sixth-placed West Ham, who are only ahead of us on goal difference.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of the match...
How can I watch the game?
Saturday’s match kicks-off at 5.30pm and will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
Radio commentary will be available on talkSPORT, while you can also follow all the action via our live Match Centre here on the website and app, complete with live text and audio commentary, goal alerts and stats.
Alternatively, join our official Watchalong on Twitch with hosts Rebekah and Matt from 4.30pm UK.
If you’re following us from outside the UK, please refer to the overseas broadcast listings to see if the match is being shown in your area.
How will the teams line up?
Ryan Sessegnon misses out for us after picking up an injury in the closing moments of the first half in Monday night’s 5-0 home win over Everton.
He joins Oliver Skipp and Japhet Tanganga in the treatment room, neither of whom are yet ready to return.
Cristiano Ronaldo is back in United’s squad after missing last weekend’s clash with Manchester City, while defender Raphael Varane returns following illness.
Left-back Luke Shaw remains out while midfielder Scott McTominay will need to be assessed over a calf problem.
Who is the referee and what colours will the teams be playing in?
Jonathan Moss will referee Saturday’s match, with Marc Perry and Timothy Wood as his assistants.
The fourth official will be Craig Pawson, with VAR duties occupied by Andre Marriner along with assistant Nick Hopton.
We’ll play in Lilywhite shirts, navy shorts and white socks, with our goalkeeper wearing all green.
United will have red shirts, white shorts and black socks, with their keeper set to wear yellow.
What will the weather be like?
It’s due to be dry and bright in Manchester on Saturday. There’ll be sunny intervals and a gentle breeze, with temperatures at around 11 degrees.