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Tottenham v Man United - as it happened

Hurria Butt 6 months ago 15.4k
Spurs v Man United, matchday 25, 2024/25 Premier League, 16/02/2025, lineups. BeSoccer

Join us for LIVE coverage of the Premier League showdown between Spurs and Man United, kick-off at 17:30 CET at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. The two strugglers meet with hopes of escaping the bottom half of the table.

List of goalscorers

J. Maddison
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Match report in news

  • 90'
    FT: Tottenham 1-0 Man United. A scruffy first half came to an end with Spurs leading at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. James Maddison broke the deadlock in the 19th minute as he pounced Andre Onana's rebounded save from 4 yards. United had chances to equalise, their clearest with Garnacho, but Postecoglou's men claimed a deserving win, with the former Leicester man's first-half goal being the decider.

Substitution

at Manchester United
  • 90'
    Chido Obi-Martin is brought on to replace Casemiro by Ruben Amorim.
  • 90'
    Tottenham's free-kick eventually leads to a shot from Davies in the box that is deflected behind by De Ligt for a corner.
  • 90'
    THREE MINUTES OF ADDED TIME!

Yellow card

a Manchester United
  • 90'
    Dorgu is booked for clipping Porro after Onana delivered a poor pass for the Dane defender. Spurs get a free-kick in attack.
  • 89'
    Casemiro rises to head Fernandes' cross but the ball is straight into Vicario's gloves.
  • 89'
    Spence and Danso double up on Garnacho on the right flank and the latter defender touches the ball out to concede a corner.

Substitution

at Tottenham Hotspur
  • 87'
    Wilson Odobert comes on to replace Spurs captain Son.
  • 81'
    Johnson is down in pain after Dorgu's tackle in the middle of the park. Postecoglou looks worried, let's see if he is able to continue.

Yellow card

a Tottenham Hotspur
  • 79'
    Yellow card for Ben Davies for dangerous play? We are not sure...
  • 79'
    Hojlund has a chance at goal from Dorgu's pass on the right-hand side of inside the penalty box but Spence makes an important sliding block.
  • 79'
    Good save from Onana on Kulusevski! The Londoners won the ball high up the pitch and almost doubled their lead. Son rolled the ball back to Kulusevski, whose sidefooted-shot was pushed away well by Onana.

Substitution

at Tottenham Hotspur

Substitution

at Tottenham Hotspur
  • 78'
    Double substitution for Spurs: Archie Gray and Yves Bissouma ON, Kevin Danso and Rodrigo Bentancur OFF.
  • 75'
    Spurs break in attack as Tel's strikes from the edge of the box but his attempt is comfortably saved by Onana.
  • 74'
    Fernandes’s corner is aimed towards Vicario but he manages to push it. Dorgu collects and crosses past the far post to Casemiro, but the Brazilian loses possession as he goes down way too easily after a lovely first touch.
  • 74'
    Man United get a corner as Johnson was the last man to touch the ball before it went.
  • 72'
    Massive, massive chance for the Red Devils to score with Zirzkee! The Dutch striker rose to meet with Mazraoui's terrific cross but he could only direct the ball past the wide post. United had another chance just moments later as Hojlund’s shot from the edge of the area but Vicario was easily able to collect the ball as it lacked power.
  • 71'
    Crucial tackle from Danso, who stretched to send the ball away from Hojlund as both players raced to chase the ball. The Dane would've been through on goal by himself if it wasn't for the defender.
  • 70'
    Mazraoui conceded a corner but United survived the scare as Son's cross went straight onto the top-netting.
  • 68'
    Spence’s shot from long range is comfortably saved by Onana.
  • 67'
    The corner is successfully handled by Man United bu Tottenham still hold posession.
  • 66'
    Kulusevski attempts to score with a cheeky flick from Son's set-piece and gets a corner.
  • 65'
    Foul from Dalot on Johnson and the hosts get a free-kick on the left flank.
  • 65'
    Brennan Johnson tried to whip in a low cross on the counter-attack but De Ligt is again crucial as he stretches his leg to deflect the ball wide. Spurs get a corner.

Substitution

at Tottenham Hotspur

Substitution

at Tottenham Hotspur
  • 64'
    Goalscorer Maddison is subbed off alongside Bergvall as Johnson and Sarr come in to replace them for Postecoglou's side.
  • 61'
    Maddison clips a nice pass into Tel, who controls the ball with his chest before striking a volley on the turn but De Ligt gets a defection to send the ball out for a corner.
  • 58'
    What a save from Vicario! Garnacho strikes on the turn after collecting a clearance on the edge of the area but the Italian keeper gets down quickly to push it away from goal. Vicario has been excelled for Tottenham today, and it is only his first game back from injury!
  • 55'
    Garnacho gets a shot away a split-second before being challenged by Porro but the Spurs keeper manages to push it away. The Argentinian tries to pick out Hojlund from the rebound but the is caught out by Danso.
  • 54'
    Dalot has a shot beaten away by Vicario at the near post but the linesman raises the flag to signal the Portuguese defender's offside position.
  • 53'
    Postive start from Spurs in this second half. Spence gets away from Mazraoui superbly on the left flank and whips a low cross towards Kulusevski, who gets a slight touch before Tel stabs the ball over the crossbar. It was not easy to score for the Dutchman from there as he was stretching away from goal and the ball came towards him quickly.
  • 50'
    Hojlund is found in an offside position De Ligt's pass.
  • 49'
    Tel has a go with a volley from the edge of the box at goal as Danso dumbed the ball back in the danger zone after Maguire's headed it away. But Onana gets down to make a comfortable save in the end.
  • 48'
    Kulusevski earns his side a corner as De Ligt managed to touch the ball out to avoid the winger from being able to get away.
  • 46'
    Foul from Kulusevski on Dorgu. The Swedish forward got hurt in the challenge but he is now up as United get a free-kick in attack.
  • 46'
    Underway for the second half!!
  • 45'
    HT: Tottenham 1-0 Man United. A scruffy first half comes to an end with Spurs deservingly leading. James Maddison broke the deadlock in the 19th minute as he pounced Onana's rebounded save from 4 yards. United have had chances to equalise, with Garnacho missing their clearest chance as he fired the ball above the crossbar from close range.
  • 45'
    One minute of added time!
  • 45'
    Set-piece is handed successfully by Amorim's men as Maguire head it away before Bruno kicks it even further.
  • 44'
    Spurs get a dangerous free-kick due to Mazraoui's foul on Spence. The Moroccon is not cautioned but he does get a warning from the referee, who calls him aside to have a chat.
  • 43'
    The game has gotten a bit more dull now with many fouls and interruptions.

Yellow card

a Manchester United
  • 41'
    Yellow card for Casemiro for dangerous play on Son. Both players are now up and the game has resumed.
  • 40'
    Reckless challenge from Casemiro on Son to slide in on the forward from behind. Both players are hurt after the tackle.
  • 38'
    United's set-piece comes to nothing as Hojlund is found in an offside position from Fernandes' ball.
  • 37'
    Foul from Davies on Casemiro and the Red Devils have a promising free-kick in attack. Fernandes as usual on the ball.
  • 35'
    Maddison's foul on Mazraoui gave United a free-kick in attack but Tottenham managed to defend it successfully.
  • 34'
    Hojlund is found in an offside position from Onana's long ball.
  • 33'
    Bergvall went for a flying kick from close range after Son's cross was not headed on target but referee had already blown his whistle for the former's foul on Casemiro in the box.
  • 33'
    De Ligt puts his foot in front of Bentancur's ball to concede a corner.
  • 29'
    Massive intervention from De Ligt to stop Kulusevski from scoring from close range. The defender put his body in front to stop the Swedish forward's run, and he would've been 1v1 with Onana if he hadn't!
  • 26'
    Big big save from Onana on Tel! The Dutch man hit Son's pass first-time but the Cameroon keeper made amends for his blunder before as he stretched to push the ball out for a Spurs corner.
  • 24'
    Dalot sent in a dangerous shot-turned-cross in the box for Hojlund but the Danish striker just couldn't make contact from five yards.
  • 23'
    How did Garnacho miss that? The Argentinian was handed the goal on a silver platter as Bruno Fernandes beautifully picked him out with no one in front of goal but Vicario but he somehow fired it above the crossbar from 10 yards. His teammates can't believe it and Amorim is not happy on the sidelines.
  • 23'
    Zirzkee tried to curl it in from the edge of the box but the ball just went wide of the far post.
  • 21'
    A very broken-down spell in these last few minutes as the referee is forced to interrupt the game once again for Mazraoui's foul on Maddison.
  • 21'
    Foul from Hojlund on Danso on the right flank of the pitch.
  • 19'
    Another foul from Maddison, this time on Zirzkee in Man United's half.
  • 19'
    Kulusevski looked to have had a good chance to shoot on target as he waited to Maguire to get down and tackle before striking but the English defender still managed to block the shot from reaching Onana's goal.
  • 16'
    Foul from goalscorer James Maddison and Bruno Fernandes in Man United's half.
Goaaaaaal!
de Tottenham Hotspur en el 13'
  • 13'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLL MADDISON OPENS THE SCORE!!! Son volleys the Bentcur's cross but it is blocked, giving Bergvall the chance to hit on the rebound. The forward struck it well but Onana pushed it out. However, his save was poor as the ball stayed in the small box and Maddison was the first on the scene to put it in the back of the net. 1-0!
  • 11'
    Triple chance for United to score! Hojlund was the first to strike as he somehow managed to get the ball on target with men in front and, on top of that, from a tight angle but Vicario reacted well to keep it out. Garnacho tried to strike on the rebound but the Italian was again there to deny the Red Devils before Dalot went to pounce on the second rebound. But Spurs stayed alive as Davies made a crucial block to send the ball out for a corner.
  • 9'
    Promising ball from Davies to Son. The South Korean's position would've had to be reviewed but it was a nice idea from the Welsh defender. Onana had doubts when coming off his lines but he does enough to stop the threat.
  • 7'
    Foul from Tel again, this time on Harry Maguire. The Red Devils get a free-kick in defence.
  • 7'
    Spence, similarly to Son just a minute ago, also whips a cross, but from closer range as he charged until just outside the box. His ball is not precise and goes above Onana and out for a United goal kick.
  • 6'
    Son launches a dangerous cross in the box after getting away nicely from Mazraoui but not enough men are in the area to make contact with it.
  • 5'
    Foul from Mazraoui on Maddison in attack but Spurs opt to take a quick free-kick.
  • 4'
    Joshua Zirzkee is found in an offside position from Andre Onana's long ball.
  • 1'
    Early foul from Mathys tell on Matthijs de Ligt in the Man United half. Onana takes the ball ready to launch a long ball forward.
  • 1'
    Underway at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for Spurs-Man United!!

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Players are out of the tunnel and take the field, here we goooooooooooooo!!
  • PRVW
    Ruben Amorim confirming Diallo will miss the remainder of the campaign ahead of kick-off: “I think Amad Diallo will be out for the rest of the season, yes. There are seasons when everything happens at the same time. Maybe we will find new ways to create situations."
  • PRVW
    Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, and Toby Collyer (plus Amad Diallo, whose season is over) are not available for Man United after sustaining injuries in training this week. Leny Yoro and Christian Eriksen were poised to start today but they are both reportedly ill.
  • PRVW
    On the bench for Ruben Amorim's side: Harrison, Amas, Fredricson, Heaven, Lindelof, Fletcher, Kone, Moorhouse, Obi.
  • PRVW
    Man United starting lineup (3-4-2-1): Onana (GK); Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire; Dalot, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Dorgu; Garnacho, Zirkzee; Hojlund.

  • PRVW
    On the bench for Ange Postecoglou's side: Kinsky, Udogie, Gray, Bissouma, Sarr, Moore, Odobert, Johnson, Scarlett.
  • PRVW
    Tottenham starting lineup (4-3-3): Vicario (GK); Porro, Danso, Davies, Spence; Bentancur, Maddison, Bergvall; Kulusevski, Son, Tel.

  • PRVW
    Confirmed lineups have landed at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium!! Let's see what they're saying starting, as always, with the host..
  • PRVW
    Man United possible lineup (3-4-2-1): Onana (GK); Yoro, Maguire, Mazraoui; Dalot, Eriksen, Casemiro, Dorgu; Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund.
  • PRVW
    Tottenham possible lineup (4-3-3): Vicario (GK); Porro, Danso, Davies, Spence; Bentancur, Sarr, Bergvall; Kulusevski, Son, Tel.
  • PRVW
    With that all said, let's have a look at today's possible lineups!!
  • PRVW
    Elsewhere, long-term absentees Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Radu Dragusin, Dominic Solanke and Richarlison continue their spells on the sidelines as they are all still unavailable.
  • PRVW
    Brennan Johnson and Timo Werner are also nearing their comebacks after returning to training but today's clash could come too soon for the pair. Wilson Odobert is slowly regaining his fitness but Spurs will be cautious with his recovery.
  • PRVW
    Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is poised to return today ahead of Antonin Kinsky after having undergone surgery in November. Meanwhile, James Maddison and Destiny Udogie have both returned to training and are likely to feature against United.
  • PRVW
    As for Spurs, Postecoglou had been deprived of the services of 11 players but received positive updates on several of them ahead of United's visit.
  • PRVW
    The circumstances have led Amorim to draft five youth prospects in the travelling party to north London. Sekou Kone and Jack Moorhouse have been called up to bolster the depleted squad alongside former Arsenal prodigy Chido Obi-Martin, promising left-back Harry Amass and goalkeeper Elyh Harrison.
  • PRVW
    Lisandro Martinez recently sustained a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury, while Amorim suggested Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans, Mason Mount and Altay Bayindir would remain absent for the trip to the English capital.
  • PRVW
    Reports of the midfield trio emerged after the Portuguese boss had revealed ahead of Sunday's trip to Tottenham that the club were hit by unspecified injuries and illness. Mainoo will be unavailable today as he is expected back in 2-3 weeks, while Collyer and Ugarte will be assessed ahead of kick-off but are major doubts to feature.
  • PRVW
    The news of Diallo's injury arrived hours after those of Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer.
  • PRVW
    He had been one of United's most dynamic performers in a difficult campaign for the troubled Premier League club, netting crucial goals against Manchester City and Liverpool. He scored six times in his last 14 games in all competitions
  • PRVW
    Man United are yet to confirm the extent of the damage as the 22-year-old awaits further tests but it is understood that Diallo could face the remainder of the season on the sidelines, representing a massive blow to United manager Ruben Amorim.
  • PRVW
    Amad Diallo confirmed that he will be out for 'quite some time' after reports informing that he suffered an ankle ligament injury in training.
  • PRVW
    But their opponents today are now facing the same problem after Ruben Amorim, who admitted that he is under 'bigger pressure' at a 'bigger club' than Postecoglou, was handed four injury blows this week.
  • PRVW
    "They're tired. They can't press like that all the time. If we hadn't played on Thursday night (Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final) and I had rotated that, do you think we would have been pressing a bit more aggressively today? Fair chance. You can't expect them to be flying after playing Liverpool on Thursday night. It doesn't happen. They're human beings."
  • PRVW
    The Australian said: "I really don't know how else to explain it. This team is just trying to play under the most extreme conditions. It's been two-and-a-half months of asking 18-year-olds, 17-year-olds and senior players with no rest to play Thursday and Sunday going on for over two months. If you think that that is not at all a factor in how this team is performing, then there's nothing else I can explain to you.
  • PRVW
    Ange Postecoglou launched a passionate rant about his Tottenham squad after the 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa, insisting that his players cannot be expected to keep playing aggressively as they are 'human beings' like everyone else.
  • PRVW
    Injuries woes heavily hampered the north London side, with most of the starting players finding themselves on the sidelines for a big chunk of the season.
  • PRVW
    Winning the Europa League would not only give Tottenham their first piece of silverware for the first time since 2008, but it would also continue Postecoglou's streak of always winning a trophy in his second campaign at a club.
  • PRVW
    Nevertheless, under-fire manager Ange Postecoglou believes that his players can still salvage their dismal season with the Europa League still left to play for after qualifying for the last 16.
  • PRVW
    Today's hosts Spurs come at the back of two losses in the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup, putting an end to their hopes of winning a domestic cup competition this term.
  • PRVW
    Sitting 15th and 14th respectively, with two points separating them, both sides find themselves under increasing pressure following hugely underwhelming and inconsistent campaigns.
  • PRVW
    The two Premier League strugglers meet this afternoon hoping for a win that will help them escape the bottom half of the table.

Pre-match

16 February 2025, 17:30

Referee: Peter Bankes | VAR: Paul Tierney

Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

  • PRVW
    Hellow everyone and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Premier League showdown between Spurs and Man United, kick-off at 17:30 CET at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.

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