Tottenham Edge Past Manchester United as James Maddison Seals Vital Win

Tottenham Hotspur secured their first home Premier League victory in 15 weeks with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Manchester United, thanks to a first-half strike from James Maddison.

In a match overshadowed by fan frustration, Spurs found an early breakthrough in the 13th minute when Maddison reacted quickest to a rebound after Lucas Bergvall’s shot was saved by Andre Onana. Despite both sides creating chances, the midfielder’s goal proved decisive as Ange Postecoglou’s team leapfrogged United in the Premier League table.

The only positive that Manchester United can take from this game is that 17 year old Obi Martin made his debut in the 91st minute.

Line ups and Info.

Tottenham (4-3-3)

Starting XI: Vicario; Porro, Danso (Gray 78′), Davies, Spence; Bentancur (Bissouma 78′), Bergvall (Sarr 64′), Maddison (Johnson 64′); Kulusevski, Son (Odobert 87′), Tel

Subs not used: Kinsky, Udogie, Scarlett, Moore

Booked: Davies (79′)

Goal: Maddison (13′)

Manager: Ange Postecoglou

Manchester United (3-4-2-1)

Starting XI: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire; Dalot, Casemiro (Obi 90+1′), Fernandes, Dorgu; Garnacho, Zirkzee; Højlund

Subs not used: Harrison, Amass, Fredricson, Heaven, Lindelof, J. Fletcher, Kone, Moorhouse, Obi

Booked: Casemiro (41′)

Manager: Ruben Amorim

Spurs will take confidence from this result as they look to build momentum, while Manchester United will rue their missed opportunities in a game where they struggled to convert their chances.