The London clash concluded with intense emotions as Matthijs de Ligt netted a goal at 90+6 minutes, helping Manchester United avoid a loss in a dramatic comeback against Tottenham.
From the early minutes, MU showed strong determination by actively attacking. In the 32nd minute, Amad Diallo broke through on the right wing and delivered a precise cross for Bryan Mbeumo to head home, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead. Trailing, Tottenham pushed forward but still struggled to finish chances.
In the second half, coach Thomas Frank introduced more attacking options like Wilson Odobert, Mathys Tel, and Rodrigo Bentancur to increase pressure. The first chance came for Romero in the 54th minute, but his shot was comfortably saved by keeper Senne Lammens. Later, Palhinha missed a one-on-one, shooting straight at the keeper. Tottenham’s Brennan Johnson had a goal disallowed by VAR for offside, adding to their frustration.
The match featured 6 yellow cards and numerous fierce challenges
The home side’s efforts were finally rewarded in the 84th minute when Destiny Udogie delivered a perfect cross for Mathys Tel to neatly finish into the top corner, leveling at 1-1. Tottenham kept pressing, and Richarlison’s precise header put them ahead 2-1 at 90+1. Just when it seemed Spurs would secure all three points, drama unfolded in the final stoppage time.
From Bruno Fernandes’ corner, Matthijs de Ligt positioned himself perfectly and unleashed a decisive shot into the top corner, sending the stadium into a frenzy. His goal at 90+6 secured a 2-2 draw for MU, earning a valuable point in London.
MU earns a point thanks to resilience and De Ligt’s shining moment
The game saw a total of 6 yellow cards evenly split between both teams, with intense battles throughout the 98 minutes. Tottenham lost victory in heartbreaking fashion, while MU left the pitch with fighting spirit and De Ligt as the hero symbolizing steadfastness till the very end.
Live commentary Tottenham vs Manchester Utd, 08/11/2025
90+6'
2 - 2
Bruno Fernandes takes a corner, Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United) receives the ball inside the 5-yard box and beats the goalkeeper with a precise shot into the top right corner. Score is 2:2.
90+6'
The referee signals a corner kick for Manchester Utd.
90+2'
Richarlison (Tottenham) receives a yellow card for a tackle. He appears to disagree with the decision, but referee Samuel Barrott will not entertain any protests.
90+1'
2 - 1
Richarlison (Tottenham) scores with a superb header inside the right post, leaving the goalkeeper no chance.
90+1'
A corner kick awarded after the ball went out. Tottenham can continue their attacking efforts.
90'
The fourth official shows a board indicating 6 minutes of added time.
90'
Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham) receives a cross inside the box and shoots well into the lower right corner. However, goalkeeper Senne Lammens stays alert and makes a great save.
89'
Wilson Odobert (Tottenham) delivers a good aerial cross into the box but the opposing defense stays vigilant and a defender clears the ball away.
88'
Thomas Frank is forced into an unplanned substitution as Cristian Gabriel Romero (Tottenham) gets injured; Kevin Danso comes on.
87'
Cristian Gabriel Romero (Tottenham) requests medical assistance and the referee stops play for the medics to enter.
86'
Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) attempts a solo run but an opponent intercepts before he can shoot.
86'
Attendance is 61,210.
84'
1 - 1
Goal! Mathys Tel (Tottenham) finds space inside the box to receive a pass from Destiny Udogie and finishes neatly into the top right corner. Score tied at 1:1.
83'
Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) frees Diogo Dalot from tight marking; Dalot receives a perfect through ball and launches a dangerous attack.
82'
Total shots so far – 2:1.
80'
Ruben Amorim prepares a substitution. Patrick Dorgu is replaced by Diogo Dalot (Manchester United).
79'
The coach opts to introduce fresh players, Mathys Tel (Tottenham) comes on for Xavi Simons.
Without hesitation, the referee shows a yellow card for Patrick Dorgu’s (Manchester United) foul.
78'
Mason Mount (Manchester United) frees Benjamin Sesko from tight marking; Sesko receives a perfect through ball and initiates a threatening attack.
76'
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) delivers a quality free-kick cross into the box, but the opposing defense blocks all attempts to challenge the goalkeeper.
75'
Joao Palhinha (Tottenham) receives a yellow card.
75'
The match heats up. Joao Palhinha (Tottenham) fouls an opponent with a late and rough slide tackle. Manchester Utd will take a free kick near the sideline.
72'
Substitution. Matheus Cunha is replaced by Mason Mount (Manchester United).
72'
Harry Maguire cannot continue due to injury. Leny Yoro (Manchester United) will come on.
72'
This is a substitution. Casemiro leaves the field, Ruben Amorim gives final tactical instructions to Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United).
71'
The match is paused as Harry Maguire (Manchester United) is dazed after a collision and medical staff enter the pitch.
71'
A cross creates a chance for Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), who cleverly shields the ball and shoots, but the shot flies over the crossbar into the stands. The ball is out, and Tottenham will take a goal kick.
70'
Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham) sends in a cross, but no teammate can reach it as the opposing defense has neutralized the threat.
69'
Destiny Udogie (Tottenham) tries to pass to a teammate inside the box, but an opponent reacts quickly to block the ball.
68'
Possession rate – 57:43.
67'
Substitution. Pedro Porro leaves the pitch and Destiny Udogie (Tottenham) enters from the bench.
64'
Manchester Utd concedes a free kick after a rough tackle.
63'
Brennan Johnson (Tottenham) has a goal disallowed for offside!
60'
Pedro Porro (Tottenham) is down in pain and requires medical attention. The severity of the injury is still unknown.
58'
Time for a substitution. Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) replaces Noussair Mazraoui.
58'
Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United) fails to find a teammate inside the box with a strong cross towards the far post.
57'
A great chance missed by Joao Palhinha (Tottenham)! He had space inside the box and fired a good shot straight at goal, but goalkeeper Senne Lammens made an amazing save to keep the clean sheet.
56'
Pedro Porro (Tottenham) takes a short free kick.
55'
Tottenham wins a corner. Their opponents face another attacking threat.
54'
Cristian Gabriel Romero (Tottenham) wastes a clear chance inside the box! He received a precise cross and shot low towards the center of the goal, but his shot lacked power and the keeper safely caught it. The referee blows for a corner to Tottenham.
54'
Pedro Porro (Tottenham) crosses into the box; a decent decision but no teammate reaches the ball.
52'
Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham) attempts to create a scoring chance with a good pass from the edge of the box, but a defender blocks the effort.
51'
Tottenham keeps possession and executes short passes, waiting for the right moment to exploit gaps in the opponent’s defense.
50'
A Tottenham player commits a rough foul. Samuel Barrott blows the whistle and maintains control of the game.
49'
A pass from Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) finds no receiver and the attack ends.
48'
Richarlison (Tottenham) was clearly offside, and the assistant referee raised the flag.
47'
Amad Diallo finishes a perfect pass from Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) with a header towards goal.
46'
Xavi Simons (Tottenham) delivers a cross into the box, but it goes too close to goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who catches it easily.
46'
Thomas Frank makes a halftime substitution. Wilson Odobert (Tottenham) replaces Randal Kolo Muani.
46'
The halftime break is over and the second half begins now.
45+2'
The match has entered halftime.
45'
One minute of added time will be played.
44'
Pedro Porro (Tottenham) takes a corner and sends the ball among many players in the box, but a defender clears safely.
44'
Randal Kolo Muani (Tottenham) tries to escape pressure but a defender clears. Tottenham earns a corner and is organizing players inside the box.
42'
A good move by Brennan Johnson (Tottenham), but his poor cross finds no teammate. The ball went out for a throw-in to Manchester Utd.
41'
An excellent sequence by Tottenham. Players control the ball mainly through one-twos and are managing the game’s pace.
39'
A pass from Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) fails to find a receiver and the attack breaks down. The ball went out and Tottenham will throw in.
37'
Pedro Porro (Tottenham) tries a dangerous cross into the box but the opponent’s defense wins the aerial duel and clears. Manchester Utd will take a throw-in.
36'
The ball is cleared after Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) attempts to dribble past an opponent. The ball went out for a throw-in to Manchester Utd.
35'
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) prepares to take a direct free kick.
34'
Samuel Barrott shows a yellow card to Cristian Gabriel Romero (Tottenham) for a clear foul.
32'
0 - 1
Goal! Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) extends the lead to 0:1 with a close-range header into the top left corner following a cross from Amad Diallo.
30'
Tottenham is making use of ball possession and keeps passing to wait for an attacking opportunity.
29'
Samuel Barrott gives a yellow card to Brennan Johnson (Tottenham), who is unsurprised by the hard tackle.
28'
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) restarts play with a corner kick.
28'
Amad Diallo (Manchester United) beats challenges but an opponent defends well to clear the ball out. The assistant referee signals a corner for Manchester Utd.
27'
Pedro Porro (Tottenham) is tasked with taking a corner and aims to find a teammate’s head in the box.
27'
Djed Spence (Tottenham) delivers a ball into the box, but it is blocked and cleared. The assistant referee correctly awards a corner to Tottenham.
26'
Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United) sends a sharp pass from the edge of the box, but a defender reacts in time to block the attempt.
26'
Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham) and Joao Palhinha combine again to stretch the opponent’s defense and create chances for teammates.
23'
Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United) tries a pass from outside the box, but the opposing defense quickly blocks the attack.
23'
A good clearance by a defender means no corner for Manchester Utd.
22'
Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) sprints towards goal but a defender reacts well to stop him. The referee and assistant signal a corner for Manchester Utd.
20'
Casemiro (Manchester United) attempts a through ball to Bryan Mbeumo but it goes too far.
19'
Manchester Utd continues skillful passing to create new attacking opportunities.
17'
Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham) shoots from the edge of the box, but his attempt is inaccurate and flies several meters above the crossbar. The ball goes out for a goal kick to Manchester Utd.
17'
Brennan Johnson (Tottenham) delicately chips the ball into the box towards Richarlison’s run, but the striker fails to reach it.
15'
Pedro Porro (Tottenham) crosses but cannot find any teammate in the box. A poor cross.
14'
Casemiro (Manchester United) plays a forward pass, but an opponent intercepts.
13'
Luke Shaw (Manchester United) and Harry Maguire have been linking well with precise passes since the start. They are the team’s most cohesive and creative duo.
12'
Tottenham controls possession well, showing sharp passing from player to player. They wait for the right moment to stretch the defense and launch surprise attacks through gaps.
9'
Manchester Utd clearly dominates possession with accurate passing among players.
8'
Brennan Johnson (Tottenham) tries to escape pressure but his touch is poor and he loses the ball. The ball goes out for a goal kick to Manchester Utd.
7'
Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) is caught offside and the attack is stopped as the linesman raises the flag.
6'
Tottenham players are making some short passes.
6'
Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) escapes the opponent’s defense but the attack is halted due to an offside call.
4'
Micky van de Ven’s (Tottenham) through pass fails to reach its target. The assistant referee signals a throw-in for Manchester Utd.
1'
Pedro Porro (Tottenham) fails to deliver a good cross from the corner. The ball goes out and Manchester Utd will take a goal kick.
1'
Samuel Barrott pauses the match. A Tottenham player had the ball but his effort was deemed a rough challenge.
1'
The match has started, welcome to the live coverage!
Tottenham will kick off first.
Samuel Barrott is the referee for today’s match.
Starting lineups have been updated and can be viewed in the Lineups section.
Welcome to our live commentary! We will continuously update the events on the pitch. The starting lineups for both teams will be confirmed shortly.
90+6'
2 - 2
Bruno Fernandes takes a corner, Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United) receives the ball inside the 5-yard box and scores with a precise shot into the top right corner. Score is 2:2.
90+2'
Richarlison (Tottenham) receives a yellow card for a tackle. He seems to disagree with the decision, but referee Samuel Barrott will not accept any arguments.
90+1'
2 - 1
Richarlison (Tottenham) scores with an excellent header inside the right post, giving the goalkeeper no chance.
88'
Thomas Frank is forced into an unplanned substitution as Cristian Gabriel Romero (Tottenham) is injured; Kevin Danso comes on.
84'
1 - 1
Goal! Mathys Tel (Tottenham) finds enough space inside the box to receive a pass from Destiny Udogie and finishes neatly into the top right corner. 1:1.
80'
Ruben Amorim prepares a substitution. Patrick Dorgu is replaced by Diogo Dalot (Manchester United).
79'
The coach decides to introduce new faces, Mathys Tel (Tottenham) is given the chance to come on for Xavi Simons.
79'
Substitution now. Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham) enters to replace Joao Palhinha.
79'
Without hesitation, the referee shows a yellow card for Patrick Dorgu’s (Manchester United) foul.
75'
Joao Palhinha (Tottenham) receives a yellow card.
72'
Substitution. Matheus Cunha will be replaced by Mason Mount (Manchester United).
72'
Harry Maguire cannot continue due to injury. Leny Yoro (Manchester United) will enter the field.
72'
This is a substitution. Casemiro leaves the pitch as Ruben Amorim gives final tactical orders to Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United).
67'
Substitution. Pedro Porro leaves and Destiny Udogie (Tottenham) comes on from the bench.
63'
Brennan Johnson (Tottenham) has a goal disallowed due to offside!
58'
Time for a substitution. Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) replaces Noussair Mazraoui.
57'
Joao Palhinha (Tottenham) misses a great chance! He had space inside the box and took a good shot at the center of the goal, but goalkeeper Senne Lammens made an incredible save to keep a clean sheet.
54'
Cristian Gabriel Romero (Tottenham) wastes a golden opportunity inside the box! He received a perfect cross and shot low to the center of the goal, but his shot lacked power and the goalkeeper safely caught it. The referee blows for a corner to Tottenham.
46'
Thomas Frank makes a halftime substitution. Wilson Odobert (Tottenham) replaces Randal Kolo Muani.
46'
The halftime break is over and the second half starts now.
45+2'
The match has reached halftime.
34'
Samuel Barrott shows a yellow card to Cristian Gabriel Romero (Tottenham) for a clear foul.
32'
0 - 1
Goal! Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) puts the score at 0:1 with a close-range header into the top left corner following a cross from Amad Diallo.
29'
Samuel Barrott shows a yellow card to Brennan Johnson (Tottenham), who is unsurprised by the hard tackle.
Tottenham:Kudus, Spence, and Lucas Bergvall all suffered minor injuries in the defeat to Chelsea. Additionally, the coach faces other injury concerns with Dominic Solanke and Yves Bissouma. Long-term injuries remain without a return date. On the positive side, Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero will return to the lineup, while Richarlison competes with Kolo Muani for the number 9 spot. Coach Frank will have tough decisions to make in attack if he wants to change things up.
MU: Lisandro Martínez has returned to trainingand hopes to play before the international break to regain match fitness. Coach Ruben Amorim keeps the lineup unchanged as balance has been found. Senne Lammens starts in goal, the back three are Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Luke Shaw; if Yoro is not fully fit, Harry Maguire will step in. Man Utd’s new attack needs more time to gel and improve scoring efficiency.
Expected lineups Tottenham vs MU
Tottenham:Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bentancur; Kudus, Simons, Johnson; Richarlison.
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