Tottenham Hotspur ended their seven-game winless streak at home in the Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday. James Maddison’s first-half goal proved decisive, marking Spurs’ first home league win since early November and lifting them to 12th in the table.
Maddison broke the deadlock in the 13th minute, capitalizing on a rebound after Lucas Bergvall’s shot was saved by United goalkeeper André Onana. The goal came from a well-worked move involving Rodrigo Bentancur and Son Heung-min, showcasing Spurs’ attacking intent.
Manchester United, who dropped to 15th after their 12th league defeat of the season, struggled to create clear chances despite Alejandro Garnacho’s efforts. The Argentine forward missed a golden opportunity in the 23rd minute and was denied twice by Tottenham’s returning goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario in the second half.
Tottenham dominated large periods of the game, registering 22 shots compared to United’s 10. However, only five of Spurs’ attempts were on target, highlighting their struggles to convert chances. United, meanwhile, continued their poor first-half form, having scored just once in the opening 45 minutes of their last 10 league games.
The win was a boost for Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou, who saw key players like Brennan Johnson and Wilson Odobert return from injury. For United, manager Ruben Amorim faced challenges with an inexperienced bench, making just one substitution during the match.
Key Stats:
– Tottenham ended a seven-game winless run at home in the Premier League.
– Manchester United have lost 12 of their 25 league games this season, their most at this stage since 1973-74.
– Spurs registered 22 shots, the second time this season United have faced 20+ shots in a league game (both against Tottenham).
The victory keeps Tottenham’s hopes of a mid-table finish alive, while United’s struggles deepen as they edge closer to their worst Premier League campaign in decades.
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