Tottenham Hotspur celebrated a crucial 1-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This victory marked Spurs’ second clean sheet in their last 28 home league matches and their first win at home since November.
Match Overview:
The only goal of the match came early, with James Maddison scoring in the 13th minute. After Lucas Bergvall’s shot was saved, Maddison was quick to react and put the rebound into the net.
United had their chances but couldn’t convert. Alejandro Garnacho missed a golden opportunity when he fired over the crossbar after a clever pass from Bruno Fernandes. United’s pressure in the second half, led by Garnacho, failed to break Spurs’ defense, with goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario making key saves.
Key Moments:
- Spurs’ goalkeeper Vicario made a series of important saves early on, including stopping shots from Rasmus Hojlund and Garnacho.
- Maddison’s goal came after Bergvall’s shot was saved by United’s keeper, Andre Onana.
- United pushed hard, but Garnacho wasted chances, and Vicario continued to deny them.
With the win, Tottenham moved up to 12th in the Premier League with 30 points, while Manchester United dropped to 15th with 29 points.
| Position | Club | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Brentford | 25 | 34 |
| 12 | Tottenham | 25 | 30 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 25 | 30 |
| 14 | Everton | 25 | 30 |
| 15 | Manchester Utd | 25 | 29 |
| 16 | West Ham | 25 | 27 |
Tottenham’s Performance:
After struggling earlier in the season, Spurs ended a seven-match winless run two weeks ago with a win over Brentford. This victory over United gave them their first back-to-back league wins since September.
Vicario, who returned after a three-month injury layoff, was a standout performer, making several crucial saves. Maddison’s goal and his overall play in midfield were key to Spurs’ success.
Manchester United’s Struggles:
United has been dealing with injuries, including key players like Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, and Lisandro Martinez. Their attack also continues to struggle, with the team failing to score for the 19th time this season in the first half of a Premier League match.
Despite using both Hojlund and Zirkzee up front, United couldn’t break Spurs’ defense. Garnacho had the best chance but missed the target.
What’s Next:
For Spurs, the victory helped relieve pressure on head coach Ange Postecoglou, who has never lost to United in the Premier League. They will aim to build momentum with an upcoming match against struggling Ipswich Town.
For United, the loss adds to their recent struggles, with manager Ruben Amorim facing mounting injury problems. Their next match is against Everton, who have been showing improvement.
This victory for Spurs was an important step forward as they look to continue their recovery and climb up the Premier League table.
