Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd: Player Ratings as Maddison Seals Crucial Win

James Maddison made a triumphant return, scoring the only goal of the game as Tottenham Hotspur edged past Manchester United in a high-energy yet wasteful Premier League clash.

Match Summary: Spurs Take Advantage of United’s Injury Woes

Tottenham welcomed back James Maddison and Guglielmo Vicario, with the latter making his first appearance in three months after recovering from a fractured ankle. The hosts had a stronger squad available compared to a severely depleted Manchester United, who were forced to name eight teenagers on the bench due to injuries and illness.

United started well, testing Vicario through Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho, but Spurs took the lead in the 13th minute when Maddison tapped in after Andre Onana’s save from Lucas Bergvall’s shot.

Garnacho missed a golden opportunity just before the half-hour mark, and despite an end-to-end second half, neither side could convert their chances. While Spurs introduced fresh legs in the final stages, United’s lack of depth meant Ruben Amorim made just one substitution in stoppage time.

With this win, Tottenham climbed to 12th, overtaking Crystal Palace and Everton, while Manchester United dropped to 15th—marking their 12th Premier League defeat of the season.

Tottenham Player Ratings (4-2-3-1)

Substitutes

• Brennan Johnson (63′ for Maddison) – 6.2/10
• Pape Sarr (63′ for Bergvall) – 7.0/10
• Archie Gray (78′ for Danso) – 6.0/10
• Yves Bissouma (78′ for Bentancur) – 6.6/10
• Wilson Odobert (87′ for Son) – N/A

Manchester United Player Ratings (3-4-2-1)

Substitutes

• Chido Obi (90+1′ for Casemiro) – N/A

Player of the Match: Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham)

The Italian goalkeeper was in top form, producing vital saves and commanding his box with confidence in his long-awaited return.

Key Takeaways

🔹 Spurs’ Squad Depth Helps Secure Win: Maddison and Vicario’s return gave Tottenham an edge over a depleted United.
🔹 United’s Injury Crisis Worsens: With ten senior players out, their lack of experienced substitutes was evident.
🔹 Missed Chances Define the Match: Both teams had numerous opportunities, but clinical finishing was lacking.

What’s Next?

Can Spurs continue their climb up the table? Will United recover from their injury nightmare? Share your thoughts in the comments!