Man Utd starting XI confirmed to face Tottenham as Bruno Fernandes starts

Tottenham and Manchester United have confirmed their starting XIs for the crunch Premier League fixture at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this evening.

The match, which is Ryan Mason's first in charge of Spurs as interim manager since his spell in the same role in 2021, could prove critical in determining who finishes in the top four of the Premier League table.

United could go eight points clear of fifth-placed Aston Villa with a win, whilst Spurs will assume fifth place if they pick up the three points.

Most of the discussion in midweek has been surrounding the fitness of United star Bruno Fernandes, who suffered an ankle injury during the first half of the Red Devils' FA Cup semi-final against Brighton on Sunday.

He did play on, but was later substituted during extra time. His wife posted a photo to Instagram on Monday, showing the midfielder wearing protection around his ankle and foot, with a protective boot and crutches alongside him.

There has also been uncertainty over the line-up that Mason would select, following Spurs' devastating 6-1 defeat to Newcastle on Sunday.

There were doubts over captain Hugo Lloris, with the goalkeeper substituted at half-time. It was later confirmed that he had suffered an injury.

Man Utd, Tottenham starting XIs confirmed

The big news for United is that Bruno Fernandes is in the starting XI to take on Spurs, having recovered from the ankle problem that forced him off against Brighton.

Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw both keep their places in the XI, while Jadon Sancho also starts, having been on the bench for the clash against the Seagulls.

Captain Harry Maguire, meanwhile, is not named in the squad, while Anthony Martial has dropped to the bench. Diogo Dalot continues at left-back, with Shaw set to resume the centre-back position.

Spurs, meanwhile, have understandably made several changes from the Newcastle defeat. Fraser Forster replaces the injured Hugo Lloris in goal.

Clement Lenglet, meanwhile, comes into the side in place of Pape Matar Sarr, with Ryan Mason seemingly electing to return to the five-defender formation that was utilised throughout Antonio Conte's reign in charge.

Richarlison is also into the starting XI in place of Dejan Kulusevski.

There is also a spot on the bench for Lucas Moura, who has missed the last three games through suspension after getting sent off against Everton earlier this month.

The Brazilian could face United for the final time in a Spurs shirt tonight, with talkSPORT claiming earlier this week that he will leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires.