Late Drama at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
In a Premier League encounter filled with late drama, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United played out a 2-2 draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, 8th November 2025. The lunchtime kick-off saw both teams net injury-time goals, leaving Spurs players dejected after thinking they had secured a vital win.
Substitutes Spark Spurs Comeback
The match began poorly for the home side, with Bryan Mbeumo putting a dominant Manchester United ahead after 32 minutes. Manager Thomas Frank responded by introducing Wilson Odobert, Destiny Udogie, and Mathys Tel from the bench. The trio injected much-needed energy, turning the tide of the game. Mathys Tel rifled home from close range to bring Spurs level, before a clever Richarlison header seemed to have secured all three points for Tottenham late on.
However, the drama was not over. With mere seconds left on the clock, Matthijs de Ligt nodded home from a corner to snatch a point for United, leaving the final score at 2-2.
Post-Match Analysis and Player Ratings
The result means the two rivals remain level on points in the Premier League table heading into the international break. Tottenham Hotspur will not play another home match until the end of the month. Here is how the Spurs players were rated:
Guglielmo Vicario - 4
Could do little about Mbeumo's header but will be disappointed not to have kept out De Ligt's late equaliser. An unconvincing performance from the goalkeeper.
Djed Spence - 5
Missed a good chance from a Pedro Porro cross in the first half and was not quite at the races today.
Micky Van de Ven - 7
The midweek hero drove forward well but sometimes got carried away, losing possession dangerously. Made a crucial tackle on Benjamin Sesko after Spurs levelled.
Cristian Romero - 7
Produced a clever flick that forced a good save from United's Lammens, re-energising the side. However, he was guilty of losing possession to end a promising move just before half-time.
Mathys Tel - 10
The absolute gamechanger. His introduction from the bench and clinical finish transformed the match and ignited Spurs' comeback.
