The Manchester United line-up Michael Carrick must pick vs Tottenham is clear - but there's a problem

Manchester Evening News - Oct 8, 2026

Manchester United return to Premier League action on Saturday when they host bottom club Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford

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The Manchester United line-up Michael Carrick must pick vs Tottenham is clear - but there's a problem

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