Solanke strikes late as 10-man Tottenham salvage point at Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur displayed remarkable resilience at Old Trafford, fighting back with ten men to secure a 1-1 draw against Manchester United. A dramatic stoppage-time equalizer from Dominic Solanke silenced the home crowd after a feisty encounter that saw Spurs lose Rodrigo Bentancur to a straight red card in the second half.

The match remained goalless for over 70 minutes, with Tottenham appearing the more threatening side despite failing to convert their chances. The deadlock was finally broken in the 73rd minute when Bryan Mbeumo, assisted by Matheus Cunha, found the back of the net to give Manchester United the lead. The situation worsened for the visitors five minutes later when Bentancur was sent off for headbutting Luke Shaw following a confrontation.

Late Drama at Old Trafford

Despite the numerical disadvantage, Roberto De Zerbi’s side refused to surrender. In the second minute of added time, Sandro Tonali delivered a precise cross into the box, allowing Solanke to outmuscle the United defense and head home the equalizer. The goal sparked celebrations in the away end and left the home supporters frustrated, with boos echoing around the stadium at the final whistle.

"I liked that my player showed a reaction and want to see more of that attitude."

Roberto De Zerbi

While the Tottenham manager admitted the red card was the correct decision, he praised the fighting spirit shown by his squad. For Manchester United, the result adds to a string of unconvincing performances that have left fans questioning the team's direction under Michael Carrick.

"It hurts a lot but I and my team must cope with it."

Michael Carrick

The draw leaves both teams searching for consistency in the Premier League. While Tottenham will take confidence from their spirited comeback, United must address the defensive lapses that cost them two points in the dying moments of the game.