Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United faced each other in the Premier League in what was a crucial match for both teams’ pursuit of a top-four finish. Spurs overturned a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with United in Ryan Mason’s first game back as interim manager (The Guardian). The result keeps United in fourth place in the Premier League, six points ahead of Spurs with two games in hand (The Athletic).
Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford scored for the Red Devils, but a late rally from Spurs saw Son Heung-min score the equalizer in the 79th minute (BBC). Tottenham’s comeback against Manchester United came after they trailed 2-0 at halftime (Sky Sports). The draw means that Tottenham remains in seventh place and two points behind Liverpool in sixth place, while Manchester United remains in second place (Premier League News, Video, Scores | NBC Sports’ ProSoccerTalk).
Thursday’s match was important for Tottenham and Manchester United as it had serious top-four implications. Manchester United has two games in hand over their rivals, and they will need to win to maintain their place in the top four (Covers.com). Spurs fought hard to make up the deficit, and the result was a fair one, as both teams produced an entertaining match (Daily Mail).
The match saw Bruno Fernandes returning to the United squad after being rested against Leeds, and he was included in the starting lineup against Spurs (Manchester Evening News). United fans would have been pleased to see their talisman back in the team, though the result of the match might have left them disappointed.
Overall, Tottenham’s comeback against Manchester United was a remarkable showing of determination, and Ryan Mason will feel positive about the team’s ability to claw back from two goals down. Manchester United will take some solace in the point they earned, but they will be wary of Spurs’ fighting spirit as they go into the final stretch of the season (Sports Mole).
