Manchester United 2-2 Tottenham LIVE REACTION: Rashford ends Old Trafford goal drought but Werner assist inspires Spurs to draw
Manchester United found themselves twice pegged back by Tottenham as the two sides played out a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday.
The Red Devils finished last year with a defeat to Nottingham Forest which left them nine points off the Premier League’s top four.
Erik ten Hag's side made the perfect start after Rasmus Hojlund rifled in the opening goal inside three minutes only for Richarlison to restore parity from a corner.
Marcus Rashford scored his first goal at Old Trafford since May to put United ahead at the break.
However, Rodrigo Bentancur took less than a minute to equalise following the restart to seal a share of the points.
The result ensured United leapfrogged Chelsea up to seventh, but Spurs remain behind rivals Arsenals — outside of the top four on goal difference.
This was the first time Manchester United had failed to win a Premier League game at Old Trafford when leading at half time since 12th February 2022 (1-1 v Southampton), with the Red Devils having won each of the previous 15 when going into the break ahead.
Since beating them twice in the Premier League in 2018 under Mauricio Pochettino (2-0 at home, 3-0 away), Tottenham have only won two of their last 11 games against Manchester United in the competition (D3 L6).
Werner could have even added a goal himself!
The German had five shots in today's contest — albeit none were on target...
Not good reading if you're Antony or indeed Ten Hag...
Werner on his Spurs debut having returned to the Premier League after a two-year break has already registered a goal involvement!
The Red Devils are the bigger beneficiaries of today's draw, with Spurs missing the chance to overtake Arsenal in fourth.
Roy Keane added: «It's a different kind of Spurs now.
»Credit to the manager,
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