De Ligt scores last-gasp equaliser
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De Ligt rescues draw for Man Utd after Tottenham turnaround
Matthijs de Ligt salvaged a 2-2 draw for Manchester United at Tottenham in a frantic finale as both sides missed the chance to go second in the Premier League on Saturday.As a result, Spurs qualified for the Champions League,
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Tottenham 2-2 Manchester United: Late drama as Matthijs de Ligt denies Spurs fifth straight win
Matthijs de Ligt struck deep into stoppage time to rescue Manchester United a 2-2 draw after a dramatic finale at Tottenham. This repeat of the Europa League final in May looked set to go the way of Ruben Amorim's improving team after Bryan Mbeumo haunted old Brentford boss Thomas Frank with a goal in the 32nd minute.
That changed in the second-half, but Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens was twice able to pull off excellent saves to deny Spurs an equaliser. First, he got down low to deny Cristian Romero from close range in the 53rd minute. Then, just two minutes later, he denied Joao Palhinha on the half volley.
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has revealed why Matthijs de Ligt was not named in the official football leadership group during the summer.De Ligt rescues United against Tottenham
MATTHIJS DE LIGT has received acclaim from Manchester United fans after his rich vein of form in recent weeks. The 26-year-old’s dominant first-half performance against Tottenham Hotspur has