The highly anticipated Premier League fixture between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur took place at Old Trafford on Sunday, 29th September 2024. Kick-off was at 21:00, with referee Chris Kavanagh officiating. Both teams entered the match with contrasting forms. Manchester United struggled in recent matches, while Spurs had a mixed run of form but were determined to rise up the table.
Tottenham dominated the contest, claiming a convincing 3-0 victory over Manchester United, dealing another blow to the Red Devils’ hopes of climbing the league. Goals from Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke sealed the win for Spurs, while United saw their captain Bruno Fernandes sent off in the first half.
Man Utd vs Tottenham Head-to-Head
- Manchester United: 39 Wins
- Home: 24
- Away: 15
- Tottenham Hotspur: 12 Wins
- Home: 7
- Away: 5
- Draws: 14
- Total Matches Played: 65
Historically, United had the upper hand in this fixture, especially at Old Trafford. However, this encounter showed a shift in dominance, with Tottenham putting in a clinical performance.
Man Utd vs Tottenham Lineups & Substitutes
Manchester United (4-2-3-1):
- GK: André Onana
- RB: Diogo Dalot
- CB: Matthijs de Ligt
- CB: Lisandro Martínez
- LB: Noussair Mazraoui
- CDM: Manuel Ugarte
- CDM: Kobbie Mainoo
- CAM: Bruno Fernandes (C)
- LW: Alejandro Garnacho
- RW: Marcus Rashford
- ST: Joshua Zirkzee
Substitutes:
- Altay Bayindir, Victor Lindelöf, Jonny Evans, Mason Mount (45′), Christian Eriksen (73′), Casemiro (45′), Rasmus Højlund (73′), Amad Diallo (85′), Antony
Tottenham Hotspur (4-3-3):
- GK: Guglielmo Vicario
- RB: Pedro Porro
- CB: Cristian Romero (C)
- CB: Micky van de Ven
- LB: Destiny Udogie
- CM: Rodrigo Bentancur
- CM: James Maddison
- CM: Dejan Kulusevski
- RW: Brennan Johnson
- LW: Timo Werner
- ST: Dominic Solanke
Substitutes:
- Fraser Forster, Radu Dragusin (81′), Djed Spence (45′), Yves Bissouma, Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall (77′), Pape Sarr (77′), Mikey Moore (76′), Will Lankshear
Man Utd vs Tottenham First Half Summary
The match started with high intensity from Tottenham Hotspur, and they struck early. In just the 3rd minute, Brennan Johnson scored after a brilliant assist from Micky van de Ven, giving Spurs a quick 1-0 lead. Manchester United struggled to find rhythm as Spurs controlled possession and pressed high.
The pressure got to United when captain Bruno Fernandes received a red card in the 42nd minute for a reckless challenge on James Maddison. Spurs looked dangerous on the counter, but the score remained 1-0 at halftime.
Man Utd vs Tottenham Second Half Summary
Tottenham wasted no time extending their lead in the second half. Just two minutes after the restart, Dejan Kulusevski added to the scoreline with a powerful finish, making it 2-0. United tried to respond, but their attacks lacked sharpness, and they couldn’t penetrate Tottenham’s solid defense.
Spurs put the game to bed in the 77th minute when Dominic Solanke netted the third goal from close range, assisted by Pape Sarr following a corner. Despite a few late attempts from Manchester United, including a close shot from Matthijs de Ligt, Tottenham held on for a commanding 3-0 win.
Man Utd vs Tottenham Full Time: Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur
- 03’ Brennan Johnson (Assist: Micky van de Ven)
- 47’ Dejan Kulusevski
- 77’ Dominic Solanke (Assist: Pape Sarr)
Man Utd vs Tottenham Stats
| Man Utd vs Tottenham Stats | Man Utd | Spurs |
| Possession % | 38.6 | 61.4 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 10 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 24 |
| Passes | 377 | 621 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Fouls Conceded | 16 | 14 |
| Tackles | 26 | 6 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
Man Utd vs Tottenham Timeline
- 3’ GOAL! Brennan Johnson opens the scoring for Spurs with a close-range shot after a perfect pass from Micky van de Ven.
- 42’ RED CARD! Bruno Fernandes is sent off for a dangerous foul on James Maddison.
- 47’ GOAL! Kulusevski doubles Tottenham’s lead with a calm finish in the box.
- 77’ GOAL! Dominic Solanke makes it 3-0, assisted by Pape Sarr from a corner.
Man Utd vs Tottenham Key Events
- Bruno Fernandes Red Card (42’): A major turning point that left United a man down.
- Dominic Solanke’s Third Goal (77’): Clinched the result for Spurs.
Man Utd vs Tottenham Player Achievements
- Man Utd vs Tottenham Man of the Match: Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur) – For his rock-solid defense and early assist that set the tone for Spurs’ victory.
Man Utd vs Tottenham Commentary
Full-time: Tottenham Hotspur secures a comfortable 3-0 victory over Manchester United.
90+7′ The final whistle blows.
90+6′ Mikey Moore misses a shot.
90+3′ Rasmus Højlund is offside.
90+2′ Matthijs de Ligt misses a shot.
90+1′ Pape Sarr misses a header.
90+1′ Dominic Solanke’s shot is saved.
90′ Six minutes of added time will be played.
90′ Amad Diallo fouls Mikey Moore.
90′ Mikey Moore wins a free kick for Tottenham Hotspur.
89′ Manchester United win a corner.
89′ Alejandro Garnacho’s shot is blocked.
86′ Lucas Bergvall misses a shot.
85′ Lucas Bergvall fouls Amad Diallo.
85′ Amad Diallo wins a free kick for Manchester United.
85′ Mason Mount is replaced by Amad Diallo.
83′ Play resumes after a brief stoppage for Mason Mount’s injury.
81′ Micky van de Ven is replaced by Radu Dragusin.
77′ Dominic Solanke scores the third goal for Tottenham Hotspur.
77′ Pape Sarr’s header is blocked.
77′ James Maddison is replaced by Pape Sarr.
77′ Timo Werner is replaced by Lucas Bergvall.
76′ Brennan Johnson is replaced by Mikey Moore.
76′ Tottenham Hotspur win a corner.
76′ Dominic Solanke’s shot is blocked.
75′ James Maddison’s shot is blocked.
73′ Pedro Porro is shown a yellow card for a foul on Alejandro Garnacho.
73′ Alejandro Garnacho wins a free kick for Manchester United.
73′ Marcus Rashford is replaced by Rasmus Højlund.
73′ Manuel Ugarte is replaced by Christian Eriksen.
72′ Alejandro Garnacho’s shot is blocked.
72′ Manchester United win a corner.
72′ Lisandro Martínez’s shot is blocked.
69′ Casemiro misses a shot.
68′ Micky van de Ven fouls Mason Mount.
68′ Mason Mount wins a free kick for Manchester United.
65′ Manuel Ugarte is shown a yellow card for a foul on Dejan Kulusevski.
65′ Dejan Kulusevski wins a free kick for Tottenham Hotspur.
65′ Manuel Ugarte fouls Dejan Kulusevski.
65′ Dominic Solanke fouls Marcus Rashford.
65′ Marcus Rashford wins a free kick for Manchester United.
64′ Lisandro Martínez wins a free kick for Manchester United.
64′ Dominic Solanke fouls Lisandro Martínez.
63′ Casemiro misses a header.
63′ Manchester United win a corner.
62′ Dominic Solanke fouls Matthijs de Ligt.
62′ Matthijs de Ligt wins a free kick for Manchester United.
61′ Lisandro Martínez misses a shot.
60′ Manchester United win a corner.
60′ Lisandro Martínez’s header is blocked.
59′ Manchester United win a corner.
58′ James Maddison wins a free kick for Tottenham Hotspur.
58′ Casemiro fouls James Maddison.
56′ Dominic Solanke’s shot is saved.
56′ Timo Werner’s shot is saved.
55′ Lisandro Martínez is shown a yellow card for a foul on James Maddison.
55′ James Maddison wins a free kick for Tottenham Hotspur.
55′ Lisandro Martínez fouls James Maddison.
54′ Djed Spence is shown a yellow card for handball.
54′ Djed Spence handles the ball.
53′ Pedro Porro’s shot is saved.
53′ Micky van de Ven wins a free kick for Tottenham Hotspur.
53′ Mason Mount fouls Micky van de Ven.
Second Half
47′ Dejan Kulusevski scores the second goal for Tottenham Hotspur.
47′ James Maddison fouls Casemiro.
47′ Casemiro wins a free kick for Manchester United.
46′ Dominic Solanke is offside.
46′ Joshua Zirkzee is replaced by Casemiro.
46′ Destiny Udogie is replaced by Djed Spence.
45′ Kick-off!
45+6′ First half ends. Tottenham Hotspur lead 1-0.
45+4′ Mason Mount is shown a yellow card for a foul on Rodrigo Bentancur.
45+3′ Mason Mount fouls Rodrigo Bentancur.
45+3′ Rodrigo Bentancur wins a free kick for Tottenham Hotspur.
45+2′ Manuel Ugarte fouls Destiny Udogie.
45+2′ Destiny Udogie wins a free kick for Tottenham Hotspur.
45+1′ Brennan Johnson is shown a yellow card for handball.
45+1′ Brennan Johnson handles the ball.
45′ Fourth official announces five minutes of added time.
45′ Kobbie Mainoo is replaced by Mason Mount.
44′ Play resumes after a brief stoppage for Kobbie Mainoo’s injury.
42′ Delays in the match due to injuries to Kobbie Mainoo and James Maddison.
42′ Bruno Fernandes is shown a red card.
41′ Bruno Fernandes fouls James Maddison.
41′ James Maddison wins a free kick for Tottenham Hotspur.
41′ Micky van de Ven misses a header.
40′ Tottenham Hotspur win a corner.
40′ Micky van de Ven’s shot is blocked.
40′ Brennan Johnson’s shot is blocked.
39′ Diogo Dalot is shown a yellow card for a foul on Dejan Kulusevski.
39′ Dejan Kulusevski wins a free kick for Tottenham Hotspur.
39′ Diogo Dalot fouls Dejan Kulusevski.
39′ Timo Werner’s shot is saved.
38′ Dominic Solanke wins a free kick for Tottenham Hotspur.
38′ Lisandro Martínez fouls Dominic Solanke.
37′ Alejandro Garnacho hits the right post with a shot.
34′ Noussair Mazraoui is shown a yellow card for a foul on Destiny Udogie.
34′ Destiny Udogie wins a free kick for Tottenham Hotspur.
34′ Noussair Mazraoui fouls Destiny Udogie.
33′ Cristian Romero misses a shot.
32′ Tottenham Hotspur win a corner.
32′ Destiny Udogie’s shot is blocked.
31′ Dejan Kulusevski’s shot is blocked.
30′ James Maddison’s shot is saved.
26′ Lisandro Martínez’s shot is saved.
25′ Joshua Zirkzee fouls James Maddison.
25′ James Maddison wins a free kick for Tottenham Hotspur.
24′ Matthijs de Ligt fouls Destiny Udogie.
24′ Destiny Udogie wins a free kick for Tottenham Hotspur.
23′ Joshua Zirkzee wins a free kick for Manchester United.
23′ Cristian Romero fouls Joshua Zirkzee.
22′ Joshua Zirkzee’s shot is saved.
22′ Play resumes after a brief stoppage for Destiny Udogie’s injury.
20′ Brennan Johnson hits the left post with a shot.
19′ Noussair Mazraoui handles the ball.
18′ James Maddison wins a free kick for Tottenham Hotspur.
18′ Manuel Ugarte fouls James Maddison.
14′ Manuel Ugarte wins a free kick for Manchester United.
14′ James Maddison fouls Manuel Ugarte.
12′ Destiny Udogie misses a shot.
11′ Bruno Fernandes fouls James Maddison.
11′ James Maddison wins a free kick for Tottenham Hotspur.
11′ James Maddison’s shot is saved.
10′ Marcus Rashford is offside.
9′ Dejan Kulusevski fouls Manuel Ugarte.
9′ Manuel Ugarte wins a free kick for Manchester United.
7′ Pedro Porro fouls Marcus Rashford.
7′ Marcus Rashford wins a free kick for Manchester
Impact on the Points Table
With this win, Tottenham Hotspur rose to 7th position in the table, continuing their fight for European football. Manchester United, on the other hand, dropped to 13th, further complicating their campaign and putting pressure on manager Erik ten Hag.
Tottenham’s 3-0 victory over Manchester United showcased their dominance and exposed United’s struggles. The early goal from Brennan Johnson, followed by second-half strikes from Kulusevski and Solanke, demonstrated Spurs’ clinical edge. United, reduced to 10 men after Fernandes’ red card, could not mount a response. The result reflected the contrasting fortunes of the two clubs, with Tottenham looking strong and United in need of serious reflection.
FAQs
- Who scored the goals in the Man Utd vs Tottenham match?
- Tottenham: Brennan Johnson (3’), Dejan Kulusevski (47’), Dominic Solanke (77’).
- What was the impact of Bruno Fernandes’ red card in the Man Utd vs Tottenham match?
- The red card left United with 10 men from the 42nd minute, making it difficult for them to mount a comeback.
- Who was the Man of the Match in the Man Utd vs Tottenham match?
- Micky van de Ven was awarded Man of the Match for his outstanding defensive performance and crucial assist.
- How did the Man Utd vs Tottenham match result affect Manchester United?
- Manchester United dropped to 13th in the table, continuing a poor run of form. This result added more pressure on the team and their manager.
