"Frank, though, dropped both to the bench here. Djed Spence came in at left-back and Richarlison started on the wing in front of him. It seemed like a case of Frank thinking more about how to nullify United than how to trouble them. Spence was there to keep Amad Diallo quiet but the United winger provided the cross for the opening goal."
"So much has been made of Spurs' threat from set pieces this season, but it was a corner at the other end that proved decisive here. Spurs were one clearance away from three points. Instead they paid the price for some slack defending at the worst possible moment. Brennan Johnson was tasked with marking De Ligt and he was booked in the first half for a tussle with the Dutchman from the corner. Equaliser: Matthijs de Ligt"
Tottenham and Manchester United finished 2-2 after a frantic stoppage-time equaliser. For large parts of the match both teams lacked consistent attacking threat, with United more dangerous in their moments. Thomas Frank altered his starting lineup, selecting Djed Spence at left-back and Richarlison on the wing, which weakened Spurs' attacking overlap without Destiny Udogie. Substitutions, including Odobert and the later introduction of Udogie, improved Spurs' play but exposed initial selection errors. A slack defensive moment from a corner allowed Matthijs de Ligt to head the equaliser deep into stoppage time, costing Spurs momentum and raising questions about selection and defending.
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