Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur returned from the international break with plenty to prove after a disastrous start to the season.
United arrived with just one win, while Tottenham came to Old Trafford without a win.
Both teams had half-chances in the first half but little to show for them. Tottenham had the better chances with chances for Dominic Solanke, Connor Gallagher and Kudus, but none could take advantage of them.
Manchester United came close in the first half to score after Bryan Mbeumo raced towards the goal on a counter-attack to find Amad. He had a difficult shot, and eventually the shot was too weak to cause any damage. The first-half display was met by boos from the Old Trafford crowd at half-time and during the first half as well.
The second half of drama
Solanke had another chance at the start of the second half but put it over the top, amid a wrestle with Lisandro Martinez in the six-yard box. It was United, however, who started the second half with promise.
Substitutions by Michael Carrick around the hour mark made the difference as United showed intent before Mbeumo got the goal off Cunha’s low cross. Luke Shaw was at the end of a scuffle with Bentancur, who was shown a red card for headbutting Shaw.
United failed to capitalize on their one-man advantage and seemed to sit on their 1-0 lead, but Solanke punished them with a header to level the game in injury time. The draw left United with just 6 points off their first six games. The result leaves United with their worst start in 40 years.
Manchester United player ratings vs Tottenham
Lenne Sammens-6 Quiet afternoon for United no.1 till the goal, where he saw the ball go into the back of the net.
Leny Yoro-6 Defensively was fine but offered little upfront. Played out of position, and he showed good defensive awareness on the right back till his substitution.
Harry Maguire-5.5 Was decent in the first half but wasn’t much of an answer to Tottenham going forward in the second half
Lisandro Martinez-5 Took his eyes off the ball, resulting in conceding a late goal off Solanke.
Luke Shaw-6 Went up high on the pitch and remained a threat with his overlapping threat. Was involved in the scuffle that got Bentancur a red card for headbutting.
Kobbie Mainoo-6.5 Brilliant defensive tackle to deny Tottenham in the 68th minute. Remained composed in tight spaces against a physical Tottenham midfield.
Youri Tielemans-6 A decent performance and was solid throughout the minutes he was on the field
Bruno Fernandes-5 Another quiet and disappointing evening for the United captain after he failed to impress on a day he needed to get a result for United.
Amad-6 A positive return from injury, showed plenty of promise on the wing but failed to get past a resolute Tottenham side
Matheus Cunha-7 One of the liveliest options for United going forward. Provided an assist to Mbeumo to put United up front
Bryan Mbeumo-7.5 A brilliant finish off Matheus Cunha’s low ball to put United in front. Was dangerous going forward and denied a second on a counter by Kinsky off a brilliant long ball by Baleba.
Subsitutions
Carlos Baleba (58’)-6.5 A decent debut overall for the Cameroon international. He put in a couple of dangerous balls up the field, including a clear ball to Mbeumo on a counter, who was denied by Kinsky.
Diogo Dalot (58’)-6 Provided a decent attacking threat when brought on around the hour mark.
Joshua Zirkzee (58’)-6 Showed plenty of promise and was a threat after he was brought in around the hour mark.
Marcus Rashford (90’) N/A
Ayden Heaven (90’) N/A
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