Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur: game time, live blog, and how to watch online

And just like that, it’s October, and Tottenham Hotspur are yet to secure a win in the 2026/27 edition of the Premier League. In fairness, though, there’s normally been a couple more fixtures by this point in the year (you can thank a World Cup and an extended international break for that) so maybe Spurs are just warming up.

Their opponents today, Manchester United, aren’t faring much better: a solitary win so far under Michael Carrick. It’s a modest return compared to expectations, and looking at both clubs you would be forgiven for wondering how the mighty have fallen.

With that in mind, this match sits as an opportunity for one of these sides to turn things around. Both teams are vulnerable. Both teams are probably better than results suggest so far. Which side, then, can turn that opportunity into reality?

Lineups will be posted closer to kick-off.

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Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Old Trafford, Manchester, UK
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. ET, 5:30 p.m. UK
TV: NBC, Sky Sports Main Event (UK). Check international listings at livesoccertv.com
Streaming: Unavailable

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Absolutely no links to illegal streams. They’re bad and they get us in trouble. Violators will be warned or banned.

We have rules against “relentless negativity.” Nobody likes a Negative Nancy. Don’t knee-jerk and post outlandish or hurtful things just because you’re frustrated.

Along those lines, outright abuse of players or match officials is also not allowed. It’s fine to say “wow, that was a really bad call,” but it’s NOT okay to direct copious amounts of abuse in the direction of said official over a call you did not like.

Treat other people in the match thread the way you would want someone else to treat your grandmother. Be nice. This is a community of fans, not an un-moderated message board.

Finally, while we don’t have a rule against profanity, please try and keep the naughty words in check. Also, language that is sexist, racist, transphobic, or homophobic in nature will be swiftly deleted and you will be immediately banned. This is an open, supportive community.