Manchester United face Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford, Manchester on Saturday, Oct 10 at 6:30 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Premier League, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Manchester United come into this fixture in mixed form (0W 0D 1L). Tottenham Hotspur are in mixed form (0W 0D 1L), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

Despite playing at home, Manchester United face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Tottenham Hotspur have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Manchester United won 2–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Manchester United a slight edge, but Tottenham Hotspur are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.