Johnson steers Spurs on brink of Europa glory with 42nd-minute goal

Silverware is at stake at the San Mames, as Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United face off in the 2024/25 Europa League final. The 17th and 16th-placed Premier League sides have the opportunity to salvage their woeful domestic campaigns with a golden ticket to the Champions League.

Spurs are eyeing an end to their 17-year drought for a major trophy, which would also continue under-fire Postecoglou's streak of winning in his second season at a club, while Man United are looking to give Ruben Amorim his first trophy since taking over from Ten Hag in November.

A fast-paced and tense first half saw the north London side break the deadlock just minutes before the break. Pape Sarr whipped in a cross from the left, which took a touch off Luke Shaw's arm before Brennan Johnson steered past Andre Onana in the 42nd minute of the game.

The Red Devils will be looking to get back in the game in the second period. They will be relying on their brightest man of the night, Amad Diallo, who also had the clearest chance for his side in the 16th minute. On the other hand, Spurs will be delighted to have taken the lead.