De Ligt denies Richarlison and Spurs in a chaotic finale

Matthijs de Ligt’s dramatic stoppage-time equaliser snatched a point for Manchester United in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur, leaving Richarlison to rue a last-gasp winner that wasn’t.

According to Sports Mole reporting on November 8, 2025, Manchester United secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Matthijs de Ligt snatching a point in the final minute of injury time.

The visitors took the lead in the 32nd minute through Bryan Mbeumo, who converted a cross after Spurs needlessly surrendered possession.

Mbeumo’s goal marked the visitors’ first shot on target, highlighting a poor first half for the hosts, who managed only one attempt from inside the box.

Tottenham showed improved performance after the break, eventually leveling in the 84th minute when Mathys Tel fired a shot into the top corner. Tel (20y 195d) became Spurs’ youngest Premier League goalscorer against Manchester United since Dele Alli in 2016.

The drama peaked in stoppage time when Richarlison scored in the 90+1st minute, a strike the reporter believed: “That has to be the winner!”

However, the late excitement did not end there. In the 90+6th minute, De Ligt rose highest to head home a corner delivery from Bruno Fernandes, securing the draw.

Statistically, Spurs held 55% possession and had more shots (10-5), but ultimately could not hold onto their fleeting lead. The result leaves both clubs on 18 points, with Spurs in third and United in seventh.

The hosts, missing creative stars James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, will be “bitterly disappointed to have worked so hard to get ahead… only to concede needlessly from a corner.” Meanwhile, the draw extends Manchester United’s unbeaten streak to five games.