By SpringsNewsNG Media Limited
February 16, 2025

James Maddison’s early strike was enough to hand Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Match Highlights

The decisive moment came in the 13th minute when Lucas Bergvall’s long-range strike was parried poorly by Man United goalkeeper André Onana, allowing Maddison to pounce and slot home from close range.

United struggled to respond, with Rasmus Højlund and Marcus Rashford both wasting chances, while Spurs remained a threat through Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski. Despite some late pressure from the visitors, Tottenham held firm to secure all three points.

The result sees Ange Postecoglou’s men climb to 12th in the table, while United drop to 15th, having lost 12 of their 25 league games this season.

Man of the Match

James Maddison – The English playmaker was the game’s standout performer, not just for his winning goal but also for his creativity and pressing, which kept United on the back foot throughout the contest.

Key Match Stats

• Possession: Tottenham 52% – 48% Man United
• Shots: Tottenham 14 – 9 Man United
• Shots on Target: Tottenham 6 – 3 Man United
• Corners: Tottenham 7 – 5 Man United
• Fouls Committed: Tottenham 10 – 11 Man United

History Made

With this victory, Tottenham completed a first-ever Premier League double over Manchester United. Additionally, Ange Postecoglou became the first Spurs manager in the Premier League era to win three matches against the Red Devils in a single season.

For United boss Ruben Amorim, it was another bitter blow, with his side now facing increasing pressure as their dismal campaign continues.