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Manchester United have a Saturday lunchtime kick-off this weekend as interim manager Michael Carrick aims to make it four wins from four by beating Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. Carrick’s 100% record in this stint as interim is all the more impressive given that two of the victories came against the two best sides in the country, Arsenal and Manchester City.

A pulsating tie against Fulham last weekend also ended in victory after a superb last-minute swivel-and-shoot goal from substitute Ben Sesko.

Whether that sublime bit of skill and calmness under pressure will be enough to see the Slovenian reinstated into the starting line-up is probably the biggest dilemma the boss will have to face when naming his side.

Defence

An unchanged defence is once again expected despite shipping two goals against the Cottagers. This means Senne Lammens in goal, Diogo Dalot at right-back, Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez the centre-backs and Luke Shaw at left-back.

Tyrell Malacia was stopped from completing a loan move this week, suggesting there may be a fitness issue with Shaw. This could be confirmed at the pre-match press conference this afternoon (available here from around 3pm).

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