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Player Ratings As Tottenham Hotspur Draw 2-2 With Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United delivered a chaotic 2-2 draw that offered drama in the final moments but very little in terms of sustained quality. It was a contest marked by hesitation, defensive lapses and isolated sparks of attacking clarity. The scoreline reflected both sides’ inconsistencies, yet it also highlighted the competitive urgency within a fixture that rarely settles quietly.

United struck first, capitalising on Tottenham’s early wastefulness. Richarlison missed a clear header when the match remained goalless, and Spurs were punished moments later when Amad Diallo floated a clipped ball to the back post for Bryan Mbeumo. Pulling away from Pedro Porro, Mbeumo met the cross cleanly and steered United into the lead. Tottenham’s defensive structure faltered and United, at that stage, looked the more organised side.

Spurs Struggle With Rhythm Then Rally Late

The first half drifted without conviction, reminiscent of European ties that fail to ignite. Spurs lacked cohesion and United rarely threatened beyond their opener. Tottenham improved marginally after the interval, but the game maintained its subdued tone. There was little indication a Spurs equaliser would arrive until Thomas Frank turned to Mathys Tel from the bench.

His change drew muted discontent when Xavi Simons departed, although the manager was vindicated when Tel converted with eight minutes remaining. The substitute reacted sharply and brought Spurs level, restoring life to a contest previously defined by slog rather than spark.

Late Drama As De Ligt Denies Tottenham

The closing stages were muddled and frantic. United were reduced to ten when Benjamin Sesko was forced off injured after all substitutions had been used. Spurs pushed forward and belief surged when Richarlison scrambled what appeared to be a stoppage time winner. The Brazilian, who had endured a poor afternoon, thought he had silenced the criticism. Then came the sting.

Deep into additional time, Matthijs de Ligt climbed from right back to head in a dramatic equaliser. His intervention punctured Tottenham’s celebrations and left the home support exasperated. It was a finish that captured the rhythm of the afternoon, erratic, messy and ultimately shared.

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Tottenham Hotspur Player Ratings

Guglielmo Vicario, 6Not culpable for the opening goal.

Pedro Porro, 5Lost Mbeumo for the header and struggled throughout.

Cristian Romero, 4Reckless, erratic and out of sync with the match tempo.

Micky van de Ven, 6Unsettled at times and slow into rhythm.

Djed Spence, 6Left exposed by those around him but held his ground.

Joao Palhinha, 6Worked hard with little midfield protection.

Pape Matar Sarr, 6Steady but unspectacular.

Brennan Johnson, 6Offered width, saw a goal ruled out for offside.

Xavi Simons, 6.5Brightest attacking presence in spells.

Richarlison, 5Missed a decisive early chance, marginal improvement late on.

Randal Kolo Muani, 6Battled Maguire, withdrawn at half time.

Wilson Odobert, 6Struggled to influence a flat match.

Destiny Udogie, 6.5Delivered the cross for the equaliser.

Rodrigo Bentancur, 5Battled through a drab contest.

Mathys Tel, 6.5Timed his run perfectly for the late Spurs goal.

Manchester United Player Ratings

Senne Lammens, 8Strong late save from Romero.

Matthijs de Ligt, 6.5Solid defensive work and a crucial equaliser.

Harry Maguire, 7Enjoyed the physical duel.

Luke Shaw, 7Used experience to guide the back line.

Noussair Mazraoui, 6Disciplined defensively.

Casemiro, 6.5Influenced the first half battle.

Bruno Fernandes, 6.5Worked hard without dictating tempo.

Patrick Dorgu, 6Consistent defensive contribution.

Amad Diallo, 7.5United’s most dangerous outlet and creator of the opener.

Bryan Mbeumo, 7Took his goal with authority.

Matheus Cunha, 6Industrious but limited impact.

Benjamin Sesko, 6Forced off through injury.

Mason Mount, 6Tried to play runners into space.

Manuel Ugarte, 6Attempted to control pace late on.

Leny Yoro, 6Physical battle with Richarlison.

Diogo Dalot, 5Late cameo, little influence.