Manchester United hold Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 in Premier League: Stats
What's the story
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United played out a thrilling 2-2 draw on Matchday 11 of the Premier League 2025-26 season on Saturday. Visitors 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, Matthijs de Ligt's header secured a 2-2 draw.
1st half
What happened in the 1st half?
The visiting Man United side made a nervous start through Senne Lammens and looked shy. However, Tottenham despite growing into the game, failed to capitalize on their dominance. This allowed Man United to get a breather and in the 32nd minute, Mbeumo scored with a header from Amad Diallo's teasing cross. Notably, Tottenham didn't attempt a shot since the 17th minute of the contest.
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Match stats from the 1st half
Both sides had three attempts with Spurs managing no shots on target to the visitors' 1. The Red Devils had 11 touches in the opposition box. Spurs had three such touches. The home team had more ball possession (54.40%).
2nd half
Key details from the 2nd half
Tottenham started the 2nd half on a strong note and drew out two saves from Lemmens. The visitors were sloppy on the ball and lacked ideas, sitting deeper to protect the lead. Substitute Tel scored in the 84th minute to level the proceedings and then Richarlison made it 2-1 (90+1') as the stadium erupted. However, it was de Ligt, who stole a point thereafter.
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Man United lose substitute Sesko with an injury
Benjamin Sesko, who came on as a 2nd-half substitute, failed to make any sort of an impact. The striker suffered an injury late on and was forced out. Before that, he missed a big chance to help his side restore a lead.
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Match stats and points table
Spurs finished the match with 10 attempts and 4 shots on target. Ruben Amorim's men had 2 shots on target from 5 attempts. In terms of touches in the opposition box, United edged past Spurs 19-17. Spurs had 55% ball possession and an xG of 0.96. Both sides own 18 points from 11 matches (W5 D3 L3). United are 7th with Spurs being 3rd.
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54th Premier League assist for Bruno Fernandes
It was Bruno Fernandes' corner which de Ligt headed in. The former now has 54 Premier League assist from 206 appearances. In 11 league matches this season, he has made three assists (G2).
Duo
Key Premier League numbers of Amad and Mbeumo
Amad Diallo assisted Mbeumo for United's opener. In 48 Premier League matches, he now owns 10 assists and 10 goals. This season, he has two assists and a goal from 10 matches. Former Brentford forward Mbeumo made his 147th Premier League appearance. He has raced to 47 goals. Since joining the Red Devils this summer, he has 5 league goals and an assist.
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Key feats attained by the Red Devils
As per Opta, United are the first team to score first, go behind, but then avoid defeat in consecutive PL matches since Manchester City in May/August 2012. United have now gone five PL games unbeaten for the first time under Amorim (W3 D2). As per Squawka, United have only lost one of their last 158 PL games when leading a half time (W134 D23).
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Tel enters record books
As per Opta, former Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel (20y 195d) became Tottenham's youngest Premier League goalscorer against Manchester United since Dele Alli in April 2016.
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Man United yet to beat Tottenham in 8 successive matches
Interestingly, United have not beaten Spurs in 8 successive matches across all competitions. In this run, Spurs have won 5 matches and drawn three. This was also the 3rd 2-2 draw between the two teams in this run of 8 games.