Spurs Held to Dramatic 2-2 Draw by Man Utd

De Ligt snatches point for Man Utd thrilling encounter

Manchester United's unbeaten run against Tottenham continues as Matthijs de Ligt scores a 96th-minute equalizer in a 2-2 Premier League draw.

De Ligt headed it home, prolonging the Red Devils' unbeaten run to five matches...

Matthijs de Ligt scored a 96th-minute equaliser as Manchester United snatched a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur, extending their unbeaten head-to-head run to eight matches.

The two teams were evenly matched in the opening sequences, producing little goalmouth action early on, separated by just four points at the end of last season.

The UEFA Europa League final between these two teams in May was also a tight, cagey affair. Given that, a repeat performance here might suit Spurs, who've conceded six of their eight Premier League goals this season before halftime. However, with neither team managing a shot on target by the 30-minute mark, the hosts' early vulnerability resurfaced, and they fell behind to Manchester United's first real chance.

The tense, low-scoring nature of the Europa League final between these two in May could be repeated here, potentially suiting Spurs. They've conceded most of their PL goals before halftime, and with neither team having a clear shot on target by the 30-minute mark, the hosts' early vulnerability was evident, and they fell behind to United's first big chance.

Tottenham Spurs struggled to contain United's attack, and the ball eventually made its way to Amad Diallo on the right wing. He sent a cross to the back post, where Bryan Mbeumo headed it home with precision, scoring his fifth goal in nine games against Tottenham.

This goal could be crucial, given that Thomas Frank's side has only managed to rescue two points from losing positions in the Premier League this season. Mbeumo, the Player of the Month for October, has been a constant threat against Spurs.

Tottenham Hotspur showed greater intent after the restart, but Lammens was in top form, making two incredible saves to deny them. He turned Romero's improvised finish around the post, then blocked Palhinha's volley with a great dive.

The home fans celebrated briefly when Johnson scored, but it was ruled offside, and the momentum shifted back to United.

Bruno Fernandes had a great chance to score when Amad played him in, but he fired over. Shortly after, Mathys Tel created Tottenham's first real chance, receiving Destiny Udogie's cross and turning past Matthijs de Ligt before scoring.

Micky van de Ven made a crucial tackle to dispossess Benjamin Sesko, who was bearing down on goal. Sesko picked up an injury, leaving United to play stoppage time with 10 men.

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Spurs couldn't withstand the pressure, and a corner was cleared to the box. Wilson Odobert aimed for the goal, and Richarlison brilliantly steered the shot into the bottom corner, seemingly sealing victory for Spurs.

However, United had other ideas, countering and winning a corner. Fernandes delivered the ball to the back post, and De Ligt headed it home, prolonging the Red Devils' unbeaten run to five matches.

Van de Ven's timely tackle prevented Sesko from scoring, but the Slovenian's injury left United down to 10 men.

Spurs thought they had the win sealed when Odobert's shot was cleverly steered in by Richarlison.

But United snatched a late equalizer, with De Ligt heading in a Fernandes corner to extend their unbeaten streak.