Tottenham face Manchester United in a Premier League clash of two of Europe’s most underperforming teams, with Ange Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim out to secure a victory to improve their struggling seasons.
Spurs and United are both languishing in the bottom half of the table and there is pressure building on Postecoglou’s side after notable exits from the FA Cup and Carabao Cup last week.
Though Amorim may not be facing the same speculation around his job, he will be similarly desperate for three points today as both sides look to salvage something from an underwhelming campaign.
The last meeting of these teams was a cracker, with Spurs defeating United 4-3 in an error-filled Carabao Cup quarter-final. Who knows what could happen this afternoon as 14th and 15th meet in north London.
But United could be without Amad Diallo for the rest of the season after the winger suffered an ankle injury. Manager Amorim has been hit with another injury blow and has named eight teenagers on his bench ahead of facing Tottenham.
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HALF TIME! Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
United’s first-half woes continue – that’s 15 of the last 16 games where they have failed to score before half time.
Jamie Braidwood16 February 2025 17:24
HALF TIME! Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
Well Spurs have certainly been helped by the return of Maddison and Vicario – bringing energy and some assurance to Postecoglou’s side. Maddison was there to profit when Onana spilled Bergvall’s shot, but that came after the goalkeeper had saved well from Garnacho.
But Tottenham are showing some vulnerabilities too, United had a golden chance to equalise but Garnacho shot over. Amorim’s side have carried threat but have been so open defensively – with Casemiro struggling on his own in midfield.
Jamie Braidwood16 February 2025 17:20
HALF TIME! Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
No further incident in stoppage time, as Tottenham take a one-goal lead into the break. James Maddison’s goal is the difference.
Jamie Braidwood16 February 2025 17:17
Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
44 mins: Casemiro is hobbling after that challenge on Son – Mazraoui is the latest to commit a foul as he brings down Spence.
Nothing comes of Son’s cross. Just the one minute of added time.
Jamie Braidwood16 February 2025 17:15
Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
40 mins: Another United free kick and this one causes more problems as Casemiro knocks it across and Tottenham allow it to bounce in the box.
They eventually clear – then Casemiro brings down Son from behind and is booked.
Jamie Braidwood16 February 2025 17:11
Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
37 mins: Now Davies is late on Casemiro, giving United a free kick 35 yards from goal.
Fernandes targets Vicario and De Ligt challenges for it – but is caught offside.
Jamie Braidwood16 February 2025 17:09
Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
34 mins: Gary Neville is covering the game for Sky today and says the space between Fernandes and Casemiro in the United midfield is “madness”. He goes on to say it wouldn’t be seen in “under-9s”.
Maddison is penalised for a late lunge on the United captain.
Jamie Braidwood16 February 2025 17:05
Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
32 mins: Porro’s corner falls to Bergvall after Bentancur and Davies attack the cross – but a foul is given as Bergvall swings at the volley and United clear.
Jamie Braidwood16 February 2025 17:04
Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
30 mins: This is chaotically open. Fernandes has space to drive down the right but can’t find Hojlund or Garnacho in the box. Then Spurs attack down the left but Son can’t find a way through past Dalot and Mazroui.
Next goal is crucial and could come from anywhere.
Jamie Braidwood16 February 2025 17:02
Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
26 mins: CHANCE! Lovely move from Tottenham as Son is released down the left and the Spurs captain pulls it back into the box. Mathys Tel is lurking but his shot is saved by Onana, who makes amends for his earlier error by pushing out for a corner.
Jamie Braidwood16 February 2025 16:58
