96TH-MINUTE: United Snatch Draw from Spurs

96TH-MINUTE: United Snatch Draw from Spurs

Anyone who left the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium early missed the entire story. A match that simmered for 80 minutes suddenly exploded into one of the most chaotic finishes of the season, ending in a 2-2 draw that felt like a victory for Manchester United and a devastating blow for Spurs.

For most of the game, United were in comfortable control. Bryan Mbeumo’s clever 32nd-minute header was the difference, and the home fans’ frustration was audible. It looked like a straightforward, tactical away win.

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But in the 84th minute, the game flipped. Substitute Mathys Tel smashed home an equalizer, breathing new life into the stadium.

Then, pure delirium for the home side. In the 91st minute, Richarlison deflected a shot in, sending the crowd into a frenzy. 2-1. It seemed to be the perfect smash-and-grab win.

But United had one last breath. In the 96th minute, from a final Bruno Fernandes corner, Matthijs de Ligt rose highest to power a header home, silencing the celebrations and stealing a point at the absolute death. For Spurs, it was five minutes of joy followed by crushing disappointment. For United, it was a point snatched from the jaws of defeat.