RismadarVoice Reporters
October 10, 2026
Dominic Solanke scored a stoppage-time equaliser as 10-man Tottenham Hotspur fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Bryan Mbeumo had put United ahead in the second half, but the hosts failed to protect their advantage despite Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur being sent off.
The result left United in 12th position with six points from their opening six Premier League matches, while Tottenham moved to 18th place.
United’s failure to secure victory increased scrutiny of manager Michael Carrick following the club’s difficult start to the campaign.
Tottenham began the encounter strongly, enjoying spells of possession and creating several opportunities before the interval.
Solanke was denied by United goalkeeper Senne Lammens, while Mohammed Kudus failed to convert another promising opportunity.
The visitors continued to threaten after the restart, with Solanke and Destiny Udogie both missing chances to break the deadlock.
United struggled to establish an attacking rhythm until Carrick introduced substitutes around the hour mark.
Carlos Baleba added energy to midfield, while Joshua Zirkzee’s introduction allowed Matheus Cunha to operate in a deeper attacking position.
The changes helped United improve their attacking play, and Mbeumo eventually opened the scoring after receiving a pass from Cunha and directing his effort into the far corner.
Tottenham suffered a further setback when Bentancur received a straight red card following an incident involving United defender Luke Shaw.
Despite their numerical disadvantage, the visitors continued searching for an equaliser.
Their persistence was rewarded in stoppage time when Solanke rose to meet Sandro Tonali’s cross, beating Lisandro Martinez to head the ball into the net.
Carrick expressed disappointment with his team’s inability to see out the match, acknowledging that United needed to defend more effectively in the closing stages.
The manager said his players had made the contest unnecessarily difficult and needed greater discipline when protecting a lead.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi, meanwhile, praised his players for their determination and collective performance.
He said the team had demonstrated greater unity and continued believing it could secure a result despite being reduced to 10 men.
The draw extended United’s disappointing opening to the season, with their six-point return reportedly representing the club’s lowest tally after six league matches since the 1986–87 campaign.
For Tottenham, the late equaliser provided an encouraging start, although the London club remained in the relegation zone.
Both teams will now seek improved results as the Premier League campaign continues.
