In a pulsating Premier League opener on Saturday, Manchester United staged a dramatic comeback to earn a 2–2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur, despite finishing the match with 10 men on the pitch.
United, who had exhausted all five substitutions, were forced to play the final minutes a man down due to injury. The setback seemed decisive when Richarlison produced a sublime flick to put Spurs ahead for the first time in the match, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
But the drama was far from over.
In the dying moments, United won a corner. Bruno Fernandes delivered a teasing in-swinger to the far post, where poor defending allowed Matthijs de Ligt to redirect the ball toward the near post. Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario scrambled mid-air, but goal-line technology confirmed the ball had fully crossed the line.
🔥 Match Highlights
Bryan Mbuemo and Mathys Tel scored early for United, giving them a 2–1 lead.
Richarlison’s flick in the 85th minute put Spurs ahead 2–1.
De Ligt’s equalizer in the 90th minute salvaged a point for United.
Both teams now sit on 18 points, with Spurs ahead on goal difference.
The result denied United a chance to climb to second in the league standings, while Spurs fans were left relieved their side avoided another home defeat.
