De Ligt Rescues Point for Man United in Dramatic 2–2 Draw Against Tottenham

Manchester United snatched a last-gasp 2–2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, thanks to a powerful 96th-minute header from Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt, in a pulsating Premier League encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The result means both sides miss the chance to move up to second in the table, with Tottenham sitting third and Manchester United seventh, level on 18 points after 11 matches but separated by goal difference.

United appeared set to leave North London empty-handed after a frantic finish saw Mathys Tel haul Spurs level and Richarlison nod in what looked like the winning goal deep into stoppage time. But De Ligt’s towering effort from a corner ensured Erik ten Hag’s side escaped with a point and stretched their unbeaten run to five matches in all competitions.

The visitors had earlier taken a deserved lead, controlling much of the first half with slick attacking play. Tottenham, however, responded strongly after the break, pressing high and forcing United into defensive errors. The game’s closing stages turned chaotic as both teams chased victory, producing one of the most thrilling endings of the season so far.

While Tottenham fans were left frustrated after seeing victory slip away in the dying seconds, Manchester United supporters will take encouragement from their team’s resilience and De Ligt’s first goal since joining the club.

Despite the draw, both teams remain in the hunt for Champions League qualification, with momentum and consistency now key as the Premier League campaign approaches its busy festive period.