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21:40
But United are also really strong here. Again and again the ball moves from one side to the other in seconds with three to four quick passes and then there is space. Romero blocks Rashford on the fifth in dire need and then unequivocally explains to his colleagues that they should please help defend.
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21:36
Perišić saves on the line! It’s unbelievable how easily United create chances here. Two quick passes in midfield, then Antony ups the ante and leaves Bruno Fernandes, who serves out the left for Sancho. The 23-year-old’s first shot is blocked, but the second gets past Forster and Perišić heads the thing out inches from the line!
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21:33
Defensively, Tottenham is anything but stable. With the simplest means, the Red Devils can combine up to the penalty area. Wan-Bissaka’s cross is then a bit too imprecise.
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21:30
The hosts are becoming more active and parts of the previously very quiet audience are now starting to support. Kane gets to the leather for the first time in the last third, but finds no conclusion.
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21:29
In return, Richarlison scored the first finish for Spurs but failed to threaten De Gea with his low shot from 15 yards out. In addition, the Brazilian was probably offside when Son passed the ball.
13.
21:28
Marcus Rashford tries it directly and puts the ball almost a meter next to the left post. But Forster would have been there too.
12.
21:27
After Dier fouled Rashford, the guests got a free kick about 30 meters in front of Fraser Forster’s goal.
11.
21:26
The home side have hardly started up front and let United come. The Spurs only receive their opponents deep in their own half, in order to then have room for counterattacks after winning the ball.
9.
21:25
This again? Many of the Spurs fans in the arena will probably think so now. Tottenham had already conceded three goals in the first ten minutes in Newcastle. So she’s improved in that regard.
7.
21:21
Tooor for Manchester United, 0-1 by Jadon Sancho
United take the lead with the first deal! Marcus Rashford drops a bit and holds the ball well against two opponents. Then the ball goes out to the left to Sancho, who already pulls in in the sixteen and is simply not vigorously attacked by three defenders who are watching. So the ex-Dortmunder nets from 14 meters dry with a touchdown in the far corner.
5.
21:20
It gets loud for the first time when Heung-min Son is sent into the box on the right lane. The Korean looks for Harry Kane in the middle, but Victor Lindelöf just manages to get his foot in between.
4.
21:18
In the first few minutes there is still very little going on on the pitch. Both sides are still looking for security in their own game.
2.
21:16
After the failed back four attempt and the return of Clément Lenglet, Ryan Mason switched back to a 3-4-2-1 today. United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 as usual.
1.
21:16
The ball rolls! Tottenham play in white and blue, Manchester in red and white.
21:11
Referee Anthony Taylor has just led the two teams onto the pitch of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. In a few minutes, the 200th competitive game between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United can begin!
21:04
ten Hag had rated the 2-0 win in the first series as “one of the best games of the season” for his team. United have won all of their last four meetings with Tottenham. The last Spurs win dates from 2020.
20:57
Guest coach Erik ten Hag didn’t want to deal with the opponent’s situation at all in advance. “It’s not about Tottenham, it’s about Manchester United. Every team is always motivated to beat us,” said the Dutchman before the trip to London. However, he does not take the task lightly. “We have to be absolutely focused and ready for this game because Spurs will play at the highest level. We have to play our best football if we want to beat them.”
20:46
Ryan Mason – still the youngest manager in Premier League history after his brief stint in 2021 – demanded redress from his team after the Newcastle smack. “You always want to show a reaction after a defeat. But the way we lost last time, we really have to,” said the 31-year-old. And how? “To do that we have to stick together and understand the situation. We have to approach it with humility but also believe 100% that we can get a good result. We want to pose problems for United, especially in front of our own fans .”
20:27
A look at the staff: Spurs have made three changes after the recent debacle in Newcastle. Keeper and captain Hugo Lloris is still suffering from a muscle injury and will be replaced by Fraser Forster. Clément Lenglet got fit in time and pushed Pape Sarr onto the bench. Dejan Kulusevski can also be found there, with Richarlison starting in front for him. With the guests, Erik ten Hag only changes once after the successful cup semi-final in Brighton. Jadon Sancho starts for Anthony Martial (bench).
20:20
Manchester United, on the other hand, has been in top form at least at national level in recent weeks. While they were eliminated against Sevilla in the Europa League quarter-finals, the Red Devils recently celebrated three clean sheets in the league and reached the FA Cup final in a dramatic penalty shoot-out against Brighton at the weekend. United currently have the best prospects of a Champions League starting place. In fourth place, Manchester are already five points clear of nearest rivals Aston Villa and have played three games fewer.
20:15
In terms of name alone, a real top game is taking place in London today. The fact that this is not really the case is mainly due to the hosts, whose result crisis has been going on for two months now and most recently culminated in a 1: 6 swatter at Newcastle United. The Spurs have won just one of their last five league games and are now six points behind the targeted Champions League positions. Coach Cristian Stellini had to resign after just one month. As after Mourinho’s exit in 2021, the team is currently being looked after by Ryan Mason on an interim basis.
20:14
Hello and welcome to the Premier League on Thursday night! Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester United at 21:15 at the end of the 33rd match day.