Video: De Ligt’s 96th-minute equaliser salvages dramatic draw for Manchester United at Tottenham

Abdullateef Fowewe

Matthijs de Ligt scored a 96th-minute equaliser as Manchester United salvaged a last-gasp 2-2 Premier League draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, stretching their unbeaten head-to-head run.

Video: De Ligt’s 96th-minute equaliser salvages dramatic draw for Manchester United at Tottenham

The match started cautiously reflecting last season’s tight race and their recent UEFA Europa League final clash.

Man United struck first through Bryan Mbeumo’s header, capitalising on Tottenham’s early defensive lapses.

Spurs pressed fiercely after halftime but were repeatedly denied by United goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who produced key saves to keep the visitors in the game.

Mathys Tel’s clever finish brought Spurs back level, while injury to United’s Benjamin Šeško forced the visitors to defend with 10 men late on.

Richarlison looked to have sealed the win for Tottenham with a close-range strike, but a late corner saw Bruno Fernandes assist De Ligt’s dramatic header, ensuring Manchester United escaped with a valuable point to maintain momentum.