Tottenham Hotspur stunned Manchester United in a pulsating Carabao Cup clash, emerging victorious 4-3 in a match packed with goals and drama.
The thrilling encounter unfolded on Wednesday night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, leaving fans at the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
The game kicked off with high intensity, and it didn’t take long for the first goal to come.
Dominic Solanke put Spurs ahead in the 12th minute with a clinical finish, setting the tone for a thrilling contest. United responded by dominating possession but struggled to find an equalizer in the first half.
Immediately after the break, Tottenham doubled their advantage through Dejan Kulusevski in the 46th minute, capitalizing on a lapse in United’s defense.
Solanke then added his second in the 54th minute with a composed strike to put Spurs firmly in the driver’s seat.
Manchester United refused to back down. Joshua Zirkzee pulled one back in the 64th minute, and Amad Diallo’s brilliant finish in the 70th minute brought the game to 3-2, reigniting hopes of a comeback.
Tottenham, however, were determined not to let the game slip away as Son Heung-min made it 4-2 with a dazzling effort, and in the 88th minute, Conner’s cracking long-range strike ensured Spurs regained control.
Jonny Evans scored a consolation goal for United deep into stoppage time (90+4), but it was too little, too late for the Red Devils as Tottenham held on to secure the win.
The result sees Tottenham advance to the next round of the Carabao Cup, while Manchester United’s hopes of lifting the trophy are dashed.
Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou hailed his team’s resilience, while Erik ten Hag was left to ruin his side’s defensive frailties.
For Tottenham fans, it was a night to remember, while United supporters will be left wondering what might have been.