Matthijs de Ligt nods in dramatic equaliser for Manchester United at Tottenham

Matthijs de Ligt struck deep into stoppage time to rescue Manchester United a 2-2 draw after a dramatic finale at Tottenham.

This repeat of the Europa League final in May looked set to go the way of Ruben Amorim’s improving team after Bryan Mbeumo haunted old Brentford boss Thomas Frank with a goal in the 32nd minute.

It sparked boos at half-time from a disgruntled Spurs fanbase which has seen only three home wins in the Premier League in 2025, but the hosts’ turned it around with substitute Mathys Tel able to produce an 84th-minute equaliser.

When Richarlison deflected in a shot by the excellent Wilson Odobert in the first minute of stoppage time, Frank looked set to get the statement home win in the league his five-month tenure had lacked.

Yet wild home celebrations were followed by more late drama as De Ligt powered home a header from a corner in the sixth minute of added time to earn United a 2-2 draw and extended their unbeaten run under Amorim to five matches.

Both teams had seven starters each from that night in Bilbao, but United arrived in the capital in a good moment under Amorim after a tricky September and Tottenham eyed a first league win at home since August.

Mbeumo’s threat was clear early on despite being caught offside twice, but Spurs should have gone ahead in the 17th minute.

The bright Xavi Simons found Brennan Johnson, who cut inside and produced a wonderful left-footed cross but Richarlison could only send it wide off his shoulder.

It was a guilt-edged chance and five minutes later the other Brazil forward on the pitch nearly scored.

Matheus Cunha bundled his way past Cristian Romero and got into the area only for Pape Sarr to deflect his shot wide.

Chances remained limited until Amad Diallo forced