In a highly-anticipated match in the Premier League, Tottenham hosted Manchester United on Thursday, May 13th. Despite the visitors being in better form heading into the game, Spurs made an impressive comeback from a two-goal half-time deficit to draw 2-2 (The Guardian).
Son Heung-min’s 79th-minute equalizer marked the end of a fine Spurs comeback against Manchester United in Ryan Mason’s first game back as interim coach, after he replaced Jose Mourinho who was fired in April (BBC). The match had serious top-four implications, as both teams are fighting for a spot in the Champions League.
Despite United taking an early lead through goals from Marcus Rashford and Edinson Cavani, Tottenham gradually gained momentum and scored two goals in the second half. The hosts’ first goal came from a stunning strike by Fred, after a cross from Lucas Moura (The Athletic). The second goal was scored by Cavani, as he turned in Mason Greenwood’s header (Manchester Evening News).
The result keeps United in fourth place in the Premier League, six points ahead of Spurs with two games in hand (The Athletic). However, the draw was seen as a missed opportunity for United to solidify its hold on a Champions League spot.
The match was Ryan Mason’s first game in charge, becoming the youngest manager in Premier League history at the age of 29 (CBS Sports). Despite the loss of Mourinho, Tottenham played with renewed energy and produced an impressive performance under Mason, proving that they are still competitive.
The draw between Tottenham and Manchester United was covered widely by multiple news outlets, with live blogs and updates from reporters at the stadium (Daily Mail). The match certainly lived up to the hype, and fans were thrilled with the exciting game which had a bit of everything – goals, drama, and a fantastic comeback.
