Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Manchester United: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday, 08 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Well, what a thrilling encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium! The match ended in a 2-2 draw, a result that might not surprise many given the recent form of both teams. Tottenham, coming off a loss to Chelsea and a win against Everton, showed resilience. Manchester United, on the other hand, have been on a decent run with three wins and a draw in their last five, but they couldn’t hold onto their lead. Richarlison was the hero for Spurs, bagging a crucial equaliser in the dying moments, while M. Tel also made his mark with a late goal. It was a game of two halves, with both teams showing they can fight till the end.

The key moments were littered with drama, from yellow cards to last-gasp goals. Tottenham’s discipline was tested with five bookings, but it was their attacking prowess that shone through in the end. Both teams will feel they could have won it, but a point each is probably a fair reflection of the game’s ebb and flow.

Looking at the stats, Tottenham had the upper hand in possession with 55% compared to Manchester United’s 45%. This dominance was reflected in their higher number of corners (5 to 3) and a significantly better successful dribble percentage (55% vs 23%). However, the game was marred by Tottenham’s disciplinary issues, picking up five yellow cards compared to United’s single booking. Despite this, the stats suggest Tottenham were the more dominant side, pushing forward and creating more opportunities, even if the final scoreline didn’t fully reflect that.

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United drew 2-2 in north London. United led on 32 minutes when Bryan Mbeumo headed in Amad’s cross past Guglielmo Vicario. After the break, United keeper Senne Lammens twice kept Spurs out, saving from Cristian Romero (53') and João Palhinha (55'). Spurs levelled on 84 minutes: after a Wilson Odobert burst and Destiny Udogie cross, Mathys Tel controlled, swiveled, and scored via a deflection off Matthijs de Ligt. Richarlison then made it 2-1 in 90+1', glancing in Odobert’s long-range effort with a header, before United equalised in 90+6' when De Ligt headed in at the back post from a corner.

Tottenham lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Guglielmo Vicario in goal and a backline of Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Djed Spence. The midfield was anchored by João Palhinha and Pape Matar Sarr, with Brennan Johnson, Xavi Simons, and Richarlison supporting striker Randal Kolo Muani. This setup allowed Tottenham to control the game’s tempo and push forward, though their five yellow cards suggest they were sometimes caught out defensively.

Manchester United opted for a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Senne Lammens between the sticks and a back three of Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, and Luke Shaw. The midfield was manned by Noussair Mazraoui, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, and Patrick Dorgu, with Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo behind striker Matheus Cunha. This formation allowed United to be solid at the back and dangerous on the counter, though they struggled to maintain their lead in the closing stages.

Matthijs de Ligt is Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match for his last-gasp equaliser in the 96th minute (90+6), rescuing a point for Manchester United and showing real composure under pressure. For Spurs, Richarlison also made a major impact, heading in at 90+1 from Wilson Odobert’s delivery to briefly put the hosts ahead.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Manchester United (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Chelsea (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Everton (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Nottingham Forest (A)
• Win: 4-2 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Liverpool (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Sunderland (H)

• Everton Vs Fulham

• West Ham Vs Burnley

• Sunderland Vs Arsenal

• Chelsea Vs Wolves

• Crystal Palace Vs Brighton

• Aston Villa Vs Bournemouth

• Brentford Vs Newcastle

• Nottingham Forrest Vs Leeds

• Man City Vs Liverpool

Currently in 3rd place with 18 points, Tottenham will face Arsenal, who are in 1st place with 25 points, on November 23, 2025 at 16:30.

Sitting in 7th place with 18 points, Manchester United will take on Everton, who are in 14th place with 12 points, on November 24, 2025 at 20:00.

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