De Ligt’s Last-Gasp Header Saves Manchester United in 2-2 Draw at Tottenham

In a thrilling Premier League showdown at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Matthijs de Ligt scored a dramatic 96th-minute equaliser to earn Manchester United a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur, cancelling out Richarlison’s stoppage-time strike.

Mbeumo Strikes First for Spurs

This fixture, a rematch of last season’s Europa League final, saw Bryan Mbeumo put Spurs ahead in the 32nd minute. The winger punished a defensive lapse from Pape Sarr, heading home Amad Diallo’s precise cross past Guglielmo Vicario to give Tottenham a 1-0 lead and ignite half-time frustration from the home crowd.

Spurs Turn It Around Late

Despite an uninspired first half, Ruben Amorim’s United looked sharp in spells, but it was Thomas Frank’s substitutes who made the difference for Spurs.In the 84th minute, Mathys Tel — assisted by Destiny Udogie and Wilson Odobert — fired an unstoppable strike into the top corner to level the score at 1-1.Moments later, the home fans erupted when Richarlison flicked Odobert’s low cross into the net in the 91st minute, appearing to seal a crucial victory and end Tottenham’s three-game home drought.

De Ligt Denies Tottenham at the Death

However, the drama was faTottenham remain winless at home since August, while United continue their upward momentum after a difficult start to the season. Both clubs fielded seven players from their Europa League final meeting in May, showcasing the tactical familiarity and intensity that defined this gripping contest.r from over. Deep into added time, captain Bruno Fernandes delivered a pinpoint corner, and De Ligt powered a header past Vicario in the 96th minute to snatch a point for United — extending their unbeaten run to five matches under Amorim.

What It Means

Tottenham remain winless at home since August, while United continue their upward momentum after a difficult start to the season. Both clubs fielded seven players from their Europa League final meeting in May, showcasing the tactical familiarity and intensity that defined this gripping contest.