Carrick names side for Spurs clash

The Reds are looking to extend the winning run under our head coach to four matches and end an eight-game stretch without a win against this afternoon's opponents, which includes the 2-2 draw in north London earlier in the campaign.

With Matthijs de Ligt, scorer of the dramatic equaliser at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Mason Mount and Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu out through injury, the boss has named an unchanged line-up.

“Ben’s been fantastic," Carrick explained to TNT Sports. "He’s going to be a big player for us and everything I’ve seen from him is really encouraging. Today was just a decision I’ve made but Ben will come on and make a big difference for us again."

Hence, Bryan Mbeumo looks set to lead the line, with Benjamin Sesko, last weekend's matchwinner against Fulham, kept in reserve.

There is a change among the substitutes, with Tyler Fletcher selected in a senior squad for the fifth time, but this is the first occasion under Carrick.

The midfielder takes Shea Lacey's place.

Spurs welcome Micky van de Ven back into their defence, alongside skipper Cristian Romero.

THE TEAMS

United: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes (c), Cunha; Mbeumo.

Substitutes: Bayindir, Heaven, Malacia, Mazraoui, Yoro, T. Fletcher, Ugarte, Sesko, Zirkzee.

Spurs: Vicario; Palhinha, Romero (c), van de Ven; Gray, Gallagher, Sarr, Udogie; Odobert, Simons; Solanke.

Substitutes: Kinsky, Byfield, Dragusin, Souza, Bissouma, Olusesi, Williams-Barnett, Kolo Muani, Tel.