Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur celebrates after scoring his facet’s second purpose through the English Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur on the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, on January 14, 2024.
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Manchester United had been held to a 2-2 Premier League draw by Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Sunday in a disappointing outcome for Erik ten Hag’s staff who twice took the lead however had been pegged again by an aggressive efficiency from the guests.
Rasmus Hojlund’s early opener was cancelled out by Richarlison and Rodrigo Bentancur levelled once more for Spurs after Marcus Rashford had put United again in entrance.
Spurs, who had been hit laborious by sickness this week, remained fifth within the desk, stage on 40 factors with fourth-placed Arsenal however having performed a sport extra.
“Delighted, mate,” Spurs supervisor Ange Postecoglou informed the BBC. “You always want to win games but I couldn’t be prouder of the players. They have had to deal with a fair bit this week and to put on a performance like that… I thought the way we handled the game was outstanding.”
United climbed a spot to seventh, however are eight factors adrift of the highest 4.
“I am quite disappointed, when you go ahead twice and then concede two soft goals it is a bit frustrating, but you have to take it as it is,” Ten Hag informed the BBC. “The attitude from the team was great, the spirit was great.”
United bought off to a full of life begin with a purpose from Hojlund within the third minute. The 20-year-old scored for the second time in as many residence video games with a ferocious left-footed shot to the highest nook. Richarlison capitalised on United’s poor marking to go within the equaliser from a nook within the nineteenth.
Rashford put United again on high simply earlier than the break after a fast one-two with Hojlund for his fourth purpose of the season and first at residence.
Bentancur cancelled out Rashford’s purpose when he scored lower than a minute after the interval, taking a cross from debutant Timo Werner earlier than firing the ball previous goalkeeper Andre Onana.
“To play for a new club in this stadium against United, you’re always a bit nervous. You try to enjoy it,” Werner, who joined Spurs on mortgage from RB Leipzig earlier within the week, informed Sky Sports.
Scott McTominay virtually netted a winner seconds earlier than the ultimate whistle, however his header from Alejandro Garnacho’s pinpoint cross sailed simply over the bar.
United had been capable of delay keeper Onana’s journey to the Africa Cup of Nations so he may play on Sunday. The Cameroonian was scheduled to depart for the Ivory Coast on a non-public airplane proper after the match.
Some excellent news for injury-plagued United was the return of Lisandro Martinez, who performed for the primary time since their Champions League sport in opposition to Bayern Munich on Sept. 20.
“Senior players like Casemiro (who was on the bench on Sunday), Martinez and Luke Shaw are returning and when you add that to our team I am sure it is a strong side,” Ten Hag mentioned.
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, who struck a deal to take a minority stake at Manchester United final month, attended the sport and was noticed speaking to United’s former supervisor Alex Ferguson, who was seated subsequent to him.
