Match report
Tottenham Defeats Manchester United 4-3 in League Cup Thriller
Tottenham
4–3
FT
Manchester United
Dec 19, 2024
In an electrifying encounter, Tottenham triumphed against Manchester United with a narrow 4-3 margin in the League Cup. Goals from D. Solanke (2), Kulusevski, and Son secured Spurs' victory over their fierce rivals, despite Manchester United's late fightback.
Key Facts
- • D. Solanke scored two goals for Tottenham at 15 minutes and 54 minutes.
- • Kulusevski netted a goal in the 46th minute for Tottenham.
- • J. Zirkzee and A. Diallo both found the back of the net twice for Manchester United, scoring at 63 and 70 minutes respectively.
- • Heung-Min Son scored the crucial third goal for Tottenham in the 88th minute.
Lineups
Tottenham
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 20 F. Forster (G)
- 23 Pedro Porro (D)
- 6 R. Drăgușin (D)
- 14 A. Gray (D)
- 24 D. Spence (D)
- 29 P. Sarr (M)
- 8 Y. Bissouma (M)
- 21 D. Kulusevski (M)
- 10 J. Maddison (M)
- 7 Son Heung-Min (M)
- 19 D. Solanke (F)
Substitutes
- 15 L. Bergvall
- 3 Sergio Reguilón
- 22 B. Johnson
- 79 M. Hardy
- 48 A. Dorrington
- 40 B. Austin
- 42 W. Lankshear
- 64 C. Olusesi
- 41 A. Whiteman
Manchester United
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Bayındır (G)
- 15 L. Yoro (D)
- 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
- 6 Lisandro Martínez (D)
- 3 N. Mazraoui (M)
- 14 C. Eriksen (M)
- 25 M. Ugarte (M)
- 20 Diogo Dalot (M)
- 21 Antony (F)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (F)
- 9 R. Højlund (F)
Substitutes
- 35 J. Evans
- 16 A. Diallo
- 37 K. Mainoo
- 11 J. Zirkzee
- 17 A. Garnacho
- 18 Casemiro
- 5 H. Maguire
- 24 A. Onana
- 12 T. Malacia
Timeline
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15' Tottenham Goal · Normal GoalD. Solanke
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23' Tottenham Card · Yellow CardP. M. Sarr
Foul
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25' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardN. Mazraoui
Foul
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45' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Lindelof · On: J. Evans
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46' Tottenham Goal · Normal GoalD. Kulusevski
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54' Tottenham Goal · Normal GoalD. Solanke · Assist: D. Spence
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55' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: Antony · On: A. Diallo
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56' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Eriksen · On: K. Mainoo
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56' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Hojlund · On: J. Zirkzee
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63' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalJ. Zirkzee
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70' Manchester United subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Ugarte · On: A. Garnacho
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70' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalA. Diallo
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78' Tottenham Card · Yellow CardJ. Maddison
Foul
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79' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Maddison · On: L. Bergvall
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88' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardAltay Bayındır
Argument
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88' Tottenham Goal · Normal GoalHeung-Min Son
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90'+1 Manchester United Card · Yellow CardBruno Fernandes
Argument
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90'+1 Tottenham subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Spence · On: Sergio Reguilón
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90'+4 Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalJ. Evans · Assist: A. Diallo
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90' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Solanke · On: B. Johnson
Match Stats
| Stat | Tottenham | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 83% |
| Offsides | 1 | 5 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 20 |
| Corners | 3 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 423 | 481 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 9 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 343 | 400 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 13 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Tottenham's early dominance with two goals within the first half-hour put them firmly in control, but Manchester United mounted a spirited comeback.
- ▸ Manchester United's late equalizer by J. Evans at injury time almost secured a draw, but Tottenham held on to secure their victory.