Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim rues dropped points against Tottenham
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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim rued dropping vital points on Matchday 11 of the Premier League 2025-26 season. His side was involved in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur. The match saw United end with 10 men due to Benjamin Sesko's late exit, just minutes after his introduction in the second half. Despite the setback, Matthijs de Ligt scored a stunning header in the 96th minute to secure a point for his team.
Match analysis
Three points were there to take home: Amorim
Amorim reflected on his team's performance, saying he felt they deserved a win. "During the game we felt like the three points were there to take home. But then with everything that happened, Harry Maguire and Casemiro coming off and conceding two goals, we scored again and it's a point," said Amorim to TNT Sports. "When you cannot win you don't lose, once again we did that. We have so much to grow as a team, because today was our day to win this game."
Injury update
Amorim speaks on Sesko's injury
Amorim gave an update on Sesko's injury. After the match, Amorim spoke about Sesko's condition, saying they would know more in the coming days. "We have to see, we think he has a problem but let's see," he said. The manager expressed both frustration and pride at his team's performance against Tottenham. He said, "It's a little frustration, but also pride at the response of the players at the response to second goal of Tottenham."
Player perspective
De Ligt proud of United's resilience
United's goalscorer de Ligt also shared his disappointment at not winning. He said, "Luckily we got a point, I think we deserved more the way we played." The former Ajax, Juventus and Bayern Munich star noted that the team was a bit tired in the second half but remained proud of their resilience. He stressed that drawing three games is better than losing one.
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Man United hold Spurs 2-2
Man United went ahead in the first half through Bryan Mbeumo and kept their lead intact. Spurs changed the complexion late on with goals from Mathys Tel and Richarlison. In the 96th minute, de Ligt's header secured a 2-2 draw for the visiting side.