Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in north London on Saturday, as Matthijs de Ligt equalized in the 96th minute after Spurs had surged back to lead in the 91st minute.
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Bryan Mbeumo had United ahead but Spurs rallied late on through Mathys Tel and Richarlison to go 2-1 up in the 91st minute.
However, De Ligt headed home a dramatic equalizer in the 96th minute to silence Spurs’ celebrations and keep United’s unbeaten run going.
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The 2-2 draw leaves both teams on 18 points.
Both teams show why Champions League qualification could be tough
Spurs’ sluggish first half highlighted why they may struggle to finish in the top four this season, while Man United’s late collapse after losing a few key defensive players to injury highlighted why they may not make it either. This was a very even game between two teams hoping to qualify for the Champions League but they are still playing catch up with their rivals. Man United’s best 11 is solid but Ruben Amorim’s squad isn’t deep enough and there was a massive drop off in terms of quality, experience and solidity when Casemiro, Mazraoui and Maguire went off. Spurs were so much better in the second half as Thomas Frank brought on Wilson Odobert and Destiny Udogie as they wrecked havoc down the left flank. Spurs are missing plenty of key attackers through injury but they are too clunky and inconsistent. This game summed up perfectly where both teams are at and it’s exactly the same spot: probably a top seven team but maybe not a top four team. There is still plenty of time for both of them to keep building on this and they are heading in the right direction. Together.
What’s next?
Spurs head Arsenal in the north London derby on Sunday, November 23 after the international break. Man United host Everton on Monday, November 24.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United score: 2-2
Tel 84', Richarlison 91'; Mbeumo 32', De Ligt 96'
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De Ligt heads home in the 96th minute!
A corner to the back post is headed home by Matthijs de Ligt, who was unmarked! Last attack of the game and United have snatched a draw.
Richarlison deflects it home in the 91st minute!
Chaos. Spurs have turned it around! A shot towards goal is flicked home by Richarlison.
United finish the game with 10
Sesko can’t carry on after he was injured following that tackle from Van de Ven. United have made all of their subs and have to finish the game with 10 players.
Van de Ven with a stunning tackle!
Sesko is clean through after a wonderful pass, but Micky van de Ven appears from nowhere to make a superb last-ditch tackle.
Tel finishes!
The sub turns in the box and his shot deflects in. Spurs are level! And they deserve it.
Boos for Xavi Simons being subbed off
Spurs fans aren’t happy with Tel and Bentancur coming on for Simons and Palhinha. Boos ring around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Thomas Frank looks unbothered by it and is chewing his gum ferociously and has his arms folded across his chest. Just over 10 minutes to go. Can Spurs create any kind of momentum late on?
Triple sub for United
Yoro, Mount and Ugarte on for Maguire, Cunha and Casemiro. Maguire was struggling with an injury. United have 20 minutes to try and see this out.
Johnson scores, but he’s offside
Richarlison takes his time to find Brennan Johnson who couldn’t stay onside. Lovely finish across goal but the flag is up. Johnson was a yard off. Richarlison should have passed to Odobert who was free to his left. Still, much better from Spurs.
Sesko is on for Mazraoui
Benjamin Sesko is on for United, with Amad Diallo going to right wing-back. Big chance for the Slovenian striker to help get United over the line here.
Lammens denies Palhinha this time
Another great top from United’s goalkeeper Senne Lammens. A cross into the box drops down and Joao Palhinha gets his technique spot on as he volley towards goal. Even though Lammens saw it late, he stands tall and pushes it away. Great few minutes from the United goalkeeper. Spurs pushing hard for an equalizer.
Brilliant save from Lammens!
A lovely cross from the left finds Romero in the six yard box and his flick is on target but Senne Lammens gets down well to save. Really good reaction stop but Romero has to score there.
Odobert on for Kolo Muani
Spurs make a half time sub with Wilson Odobert on for Randal Kolo Muani. Disappointing display from Kolo Muani. Odobert will be tasked with getting at United and being more direct.
Half time: Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Manchester United
A few boos from the home fans as the half time whistle goes and that was pretty turgid from Spurs. Man United looked more confidence and lively when they got the ball into the final third and Mbeumo’s header is the difference. Say it quietly, but as it stands Man United sit second in the Premier league table.
Bryan Mbeumo heads home!
That has been coming, as Spurs are messing around with it at the back and can’t get out. Cunha then plays in Amad and he clips a lovely cross to the back post which Mbeumo heads home. He loves a goal against Spurs, with five goals in nine against them. His old boss Thomas Frank won’t be happy with that Spurs defending...
October's Premier League Player of the Month continues his fine form as Bryan Mbeumo nods Man United in front. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/0P3JaSxj8l
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Cunha denied!
Matheus Cunha somehow gets it past Cristian Romero and his shot is on target but Sarr is back for Spurs and deflects the shot away for a corner, which comes to nothing despite a few handball shouts on Richarlison. United starting to sustain some pressure now.
Richarlison misses a header... completely
Great cross in from the right from Johnson and Richarlison has a free header, 12 yards out, but he totally misses the ball. He can’t believe it. Neither can every single Spurs fans on the planet.
Big chance for Mbeumo!
Bruno Fernandes with a lovely pass through to Bryan Mbeumo but he decides to cross the ball rather than shoot. The offside flag is up but replays show Mbeumo was probably onside. Lovely play from United there.
Tottenham Hotspur lineup
Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Sarr; Johnson, Simons, Kolo Muani; Richarlison
Manchester United lineup
Lammens; De Ligt, Maguire, Shaw; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Amad; Cunha
Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus
OUT: Lucas Bergvall (concussion), Archie Gray (calf), Ben Davies (thigh), Dominic Solanke (ankle), Yves Bissouma (undisclosed), James Maddison (torn ACL - MORE), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Radu Dragusin (knee), Kota Takai (foot) | QUESTIONABLE: Mohammed Kudus (knock)
Man United team news, focus
OUT: Lisandro Martinez (knee)
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United preview
Spurs were beaten and battered by Chelsea right there on their home turf last weekend, in what was easily the worst performance of Thomas Frank’s short tenure. Spurs attempted just three shots (all by Mohammed Kudus) for a grand total of 0.10 xG. The attack has been disjointed from the opening day of the season, with the occasional exception being Kudus, and Spurs currently rank in the bottom-third of the PL for xG (1.01 per game). However, Frank has fixed so much of what was wrong with Spurs at the other end of the field (2nd-fewest goal conceded, with 8 in 10 games).
Ruben Amorim has gone the other direction in his first full season at Man United, overseeing one of the league’s best attacks (5th-most goals scored, 17) and one of the league’s leakiest defenses (6th-most conceded, 16) — and the Red Devils have the xG and xGA numbers to prove it. Bryan Mbeumo, who played four seasons under Frank at Brentford, leads the way with four goals (and an assist) in 10 PL appearances after joining Man United for $95 million this summer.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United prediction
It’ll be strength versus strength in this one, and typically that would favor the side with the rock-solid defense but Spurs’ aren’t even threatening on counter-attacks while Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani, the two healthy options at center forward, go through crises of confidence. If they can’t play their way out of the defense half, the same way they couldn’t against Chelsea, United might put a few past them. Spurs 1-1 Man United.
How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 7:30 am ET, Saturday
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — London
TV Channel: Peacock
Streaming: Watch live on Peacock
