Tottenham vs Man Utd LIVE SCORE: Spurs win HUGE clash against Man United as James Maddison scores only goal of the game
MANCHESTER UNITED lose to Tottenham as Ange Postecoglou's side move above United in the table.
James Maddison scored the only goal of the game for Spurs, pouncing on an Andre Onana spill to tap home from close range.
Alejandro Garnacho had a handful of chances during the game, but a returning Guglielmo Vicario kept a clean sheet on his return to the Spurs XI.
Pressure eases on Postecoglou for now, but Ruben Amorim continues his topsy-turvy start to life in England.
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That's all from North London
Tottenham have come out on top against Manchester United in the game labelled 'Hell Clasico'.
In the battle of bad form and broken bones between these two giants, James Maddison's only goal provided light at the end of a long tunnel for Ange Postecoglou.
The Spurs boss is looking onwards and upwards, but Ruben Amorim remains stuck in a deep hole with only a bench full of teenagers to help him.
What next for the Red Devils? You dread to think.
Goodnight.
Amorim: It's hard to face fans
Ruben Amorim put a brave face on as he faced reporters after a seventh defeat in 11 Premier League games - and said that the Manchester United fans deserve better.
Like his counterpart at Tottenham, the Portuguese coach is having to juggle injuries, illness and poor form as he attempts to make his mark at Old Trafford.
Speaking afterwards, Amorim admitted his stretched squad faced an uphill task when they failed to make the most of good opportunities in the first half.
It was hard. When we create situations and we don't score, it is really hard. Losing games and losing players, we have to change our approach to every game. Now we need to focus on the next game and forget the past. The hardest part of the job is losing games and having to face the fans, but they're incredible again.
Ruben Amorim
United give glimpse of the future
It's been another afternoon to forget for Manchester United fans, but perhaps one bright moment for the Red Devils was the late introduction of teenage substitute Chido Obi-Martin.
At 17 years and 79 days, Obi-Martin become United’s third-youngest ever Premier League player, behind only Angel Gomes (16y 263d) and Shola Shoretire (17y 19d).
Ange: We will prove doubters wrong
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou reiterated that his side's difficult campaign has been down to bad luck and injuries.
The Australian has found himself under immense pressure in recent weeks, but fully believes his players are capable of turning their bad form around once key assets have returned to full fitness.
Speaking after today's win against Manchester United, Postecoglou hinted that some onlookers will have to change their opinion in the second half of the season.
Everyone likes an impending car crash. I am sure we had a lot of people willing that scenario on. I know how hard these players have worked. Our training was better and I was confident that we would put in a good shift. The focus is still on trying to win games. In the background we are doing it our own way. We are looking into ways we can do things better, but were not going to be the only ones. There will be a few that come to my world in the next period and people will see it's not just a reflection of people involved, but the circumstances you have been dealt with.
Ange Postecoglou
Spurs protests continue despite win
Maddison confident he can make difference
Speaking at full time, Tottenham's James Maddison admitted that he always believed he could come back and make an impact while he was out injured.
The midfielder acknowledged the difficulties of the campaign, but hoped that today's result will at least have the home fans smiling.
It's always difficult being out injured. You miss one game or 10, you are always champing at the bit to get back. I went into the game today knowing I can be the difference.
I'm really proud of the boys. It has obviously been an up and down season, and we are not where we want to be in the league table. I'm really happy for the lads and for the fans, we're sending them home happy.
James MaddisonReturning midfielder Madd for it
Back from injury, James Maddison was Tottenham's matchwinner in North London this afternoon.
The midfielder has now scored four goals in his last four starts in the Premier League - as many as his previous 21 beforehand.
The Tottenham ace bagged his first goal against Manchester United in the competition too in what was his 12th appearance versus the Red Devils.
Sick of the sight of Spurs
In a difficult season, Tottenham haven't got the better of too many teams - but Manchester United are an exception.
In fact, Spurs have now defeated the Red Devils in three separate games since September.
It makes the Londoners the first club to beat United three times in a single season since Chelsea in 2012-13.
And the league double is Spurs' first over United since 1989-90 when led by Terry Venables.
- Man Utd 0-3 Tottenham (PL, Sept 29)
- Tottenham 4-3 Man Utd (Carabao Cup QF, Dec 19)
- Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd (PL, Feb 16)
The Red Devils' dismal dozen
Manchester United have now lost 12 of their 25 Premier League games this season (W8 D5).
It is their most defeats at this stage of a league campaign since 1973-74 (13) – when they were last relegated from the top-flight, Denis Law's back-heel et al.
Match stats from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tottenham have kept a clean sheet for just the second time in 28 home league games, and have now kept back-to-back clean sheets for the first time in 16 months.
From Tom Barclay at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Well, that has to be one of the lowest quality Premier League games of the season… but Ange Postecoglou will not care.
His side have dug out a welcome win, largely because of how poor Manchester United’s finishing was, thanks to James Maddison’s early strike.
Following up the 2-0 triumph at Brentford a fortnight ago, it is the first time Tottenham have won back-to-back league games since September.
That was when, coincidentally, they beat Brentford and United.
Ruben Amorim’s injury-and-illness-hit team are now down to 15th in the league and looked so poor here.
The world of dominance under Sir Alex Ferguson is now such a distant memory that some young United fans may not even remember it now.
Full time - Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
The final whistle goes! Tottenham record their first three points in front of their own fans since the 3rd of November.
James Maddison scored the only goal of the game from close range in the first half, and that was about as good as this one got.
Manchester United wasted the few chances they had, and are now floundering in 15th place in the Premier League table.
Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
90+2. Tel has the opportunity to seal the points, only for a loose touch to take the ball trickling into the hands of Onana.
Only seconds remain though, and Spurs are closing in on a first double over Manchester United for 35 years.
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90. Dorgu clatters Porro and is shown a yellow card.
Meanwhile, United do make their first change with young Chido Obi-Martin replacing Casemiro.
The board goes up for three minutes of stoppage time.
Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
88. A poor touch from Sarr gifts United a corner.
The big guns make their way forward, including Casemiro who is left all alone in the box.
The Brazilian is the target of Bruno Fernandes' cross too, although the delivery is a little too high for Casemiro to make a telling contact.
The rising header is gratefully grabbed by Vicario.
Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
86. Wilson Odobert is back after his lay-off, and replaces captain Heung-min Son in the Tottenham ranks.
Spurs now lead United 5-0 on substitutions.
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84. This is only the second Premier League game this season in which Manchester United have faced 20+ shots.
The first was also against Spurs in the 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford in September.
Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
82. Inside the final ten minutes, and the unchanged players of Manchester United keep plugging away.
The game is so stretched and open that surely a second goal is inevitable. Which end it will come out, I couldn't tell you.
Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
80. Ben Davies is booked for a challenge on Rasmus Hojlund that Peter Bankes initially played advantage for.
On the bench, Rodrigo Bentancur has an ice-pack on his right knee. That can't be good.
Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
78. It's another double switch for United.
Not only does Archie Gray replace Kevin Danso but Yves Bissouma is also on for Rodrigo Bentancur.
Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
77. It's a familiar sight for Tottenham supporters.
One of their centre-backs is limping away off the ball and a change is being readied.
It's new signing Kevin Danso moving gingerly with a knock possibly sustained in that recent battle with Hojlund.
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75. In fact, it's very open and end-to-end.
On the counter, Son and Johnson combine to set up Tel, who turns and hits straight at Onana.
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74. The momentum has switched United's way again and once more the home fans have a resigned 'here we go again' look about them.
Their team withstand a corner with Vicario panic punching away from a crowded six-yard box.
Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
72. Strong defending from Danso repels the run of Hojlund, but United come again on the right.
Dalot whips a lovely cross in and on to the head of the unmarked Zirkee, who glances wide from ten yards out.
He really should have scored.
From Tom Barclay at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
It has been overlooked how much Spurs have missed Guglielmo Vicario these last three months.
The Italian played his best Spurs game yet with a brilliant performance in the 4-0 win over Manchester City on November 23.
But it later emerged he had fractured his ankle in the game, required surgery and has been out since.
Vicario, 28, made his long-awaited comeback here and with Spurs still looking shaky at the back, they have been indebted to him for some fine saves that have kept United at bay so far.
His stop to repel a wicked strike from Alejandro Garnacho just before the hour was the pick of the bunch.
