Dominic Solanke headed a late equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw for 10-man Tottenham at Manchester United, cancelling out Bryan Mbeumo's second-half opener.
Key facts
- Manchester United 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
- Bryan Mbeumo gave United the lead after 72 minutes.
- Dominic Solanke headed a late equaliser for Spurs.
- Tottenham finished the match with 10 men.
- Spurs were rock bottom of the Premier League at the time of United's goal.
Tottenham Hotspur, reduced to 10 men, salvaged a 1-1 draw at Manchester United after Dominic Solanke headed a late equaliser, according to the Guardian and Sky Sports.
For much of the contest there was little to separate the sides. The Guardian described the match as 72 laboured minutes before it was lit up by a moment of quality that gave the hosts the lead.
That breakthrough came when Matheus Cunha was fed by Luke Shaw down the left, and the Brazilian crossed to Bryan Mbeumo, who spun and finished for Manchester United.
The goal drew delirious chants from the home support, with Spurs at that stage sitting rock bottom of the Premier League, as the Guardian reported.
Despite being down to 10 men, Tottenham responded. Solanke headed home a late equaliser to level the score at 1-1, as reported by Sky Sports in its match highlights.
The result left both sides sharing the points after a game that turned on its late moments.
Why it matters
The draw offered struggling Tottenham a lifeline after they sat rock bottom of the Premier League, showing resilience despite playing with 10 men. For Manchester United, dropping points at home after taking the lead will be a frustrating outcome.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score between Manchester United and Tottenham?
The match finished 1-1, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring for Manchester United and Dominic Solanke equalising for Tottenham.
Why were Tottenham down to 10 men?
The sources confirm Tottenham finished the match with 10 men but do not provide details on how or when they were reduced to 10 players.
Who scored the goals in the match?
Bryan Mbeumo scored for Manchester United after 72 minutes, assisted by a cross from Matheus Cunha, and Dominic Solanke headed a late equaliser for Tottenham.