Fresh from their dramatic win over Manchester City, Manchester United travel to London for an exciting EFL Cup quarterfinal clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday.
The Spurs also halted their five-match winless run this weekend as they scored a 5-0 win over Southampton in the league.
United, on the other hand, are on a roll after winning back-to-back matches across all competitions. They followed a 2-1 win over Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League with a come-from-behind victory in the Manchester derby this weekend.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Tottenham vs. Man United live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this EFL Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel: –
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is currently offering a FREE trial to new subscribers.
What time does Tottenham vs. Man United kick off?
This EFL Cup clash takes place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, United Kingdom and kicks off on Thursday, December 19 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, Dec. 19 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, Dec. 19 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, Dec. 19 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, Dec. 19 | 12:00 p.m. |
Tottenham vs. Man United lineups, team news
The hosts are facing some injury concerns, as key players like Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Richarlison, Ben Davies and Wilson Odobert are out with injury. Guglielmo Vicario (ankle) and Mikey Moore (illness) are unavailable for the quarterfinal clash as well.
Uruguayan midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur stays suspended for the game after the Spurs’ appeal over his ban was rejected by the FA on Tuesday. Destiny Udogie remains doubtful for this upcoming clash after suffering a thigh injury against Southampton.
Djed Spence impressed in his last outing and is likely to get another chance. Yves Bissouma will be available for selection after serving a one-match ban.
Tottenham predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Forster (GK) — Porro, Gray, Dragusin, Spence — Bissouma, Sarr — Kulusevski, Maddison, Johnson — Son.
Injured: Romero, de Ven, Richarlison, Davies, Odobert, Vicario, Moore, Udogie (doubtful)
Suspended: Rodrigo Bentancur
For the visitors, their major headache will be regarding the fitness of Mason Mount (leg) and Noussair Mazraoui (knock). While Mount is expected to miss the upcoming game, Mazraoui remains doubtful.
Irish defender Jonny Evans has missed the last six games for United and may not be fit in time for the Spurs clash as well.
Manager, Ruben Amorim may shuffle the squad and bring in Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, Casemiro, Antony, and Joshua Zirkzee to the starting XI.
Manchester United predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Yoro, Maguire, Martinez — Dalot, Mainoo, Casemiro, Malacia — Diallo, Fernandes — Zirkzee.
Injured: Mount, Evans, Mazraoui (doubtful)
Suspended: None
Tottenham vs. Man United Prediction
Tottenham achieved a dominant 3-0 victory against United earlier this season.
But the Spurs have been inconsistent this term and and it looks like United, though still far from their best, are picking up momentum. The Red Devils may clinch a narrow win over the London club in what may be a high-scoring thriller.
- Prediction: Man United 3-2 Tottenham
EFL Cup fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Wednesday, December 18
- Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace (2:30 p.m.)
- Newcastle United vs. Brentford (2:45 p.m.)
- Southampton vs. Liverpool (3:00 p.m.)
Thursday, December 19
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United (3:00 p.m.)
