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Marcus Rashford sees his shot blocked by Guglielmo Vicario
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Tottenham Hotspur are taking on Manchester United in the Premier League as both sides look to build on underwhelming an opening weekend with a statement win today.
Spurs drew 2-2 at Brentford in their first match under new manager Ange Postecoglou and since the departure of talisman Harry Kane. Speaking ahead of his first home game, the Australian coach said he is determined to turn the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium into a fortress. “If you want to make it a place where we see it as an advantage, you have got to make sure the experience for opposition clubs is not a pleasant one,” Postecoglou said this week.
United picked up all three points at home to Wolves but it was by no means a convincing performance and Erik ten Hag has called for much better against Tottenham, particularly from his midfield trio of Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes and summer signing Mason Mount. “It’s a new midfield and we have step up there,” he said. “We have to improve in possession. We were absolutely not good.”
Follow the action from the Premier League match below.
45 min: There will be three minutes of added time. Postecoglou might be the slightly happier of the two managers but it’s been pretty even, in truth. Famous last words, but I’d be amazed if there are no goals in this game.
Lawrence Ostlere19 August 2023 18:18
43 min: Porro delivers from the right and Romero, up for a set-piece, is there to get his head on it. The ball loops into the air but Onana beats Richarlison in the air to claim it. At the other end, Casemiro can’t control a ball on the run the box after a brilliant Onana kick had set United on the counter.
Lawrence Ostlere19 August 2023 18:16
41 min: A good few minutes for Tottenham and they have their tails up now. Can they get the breakthrough before half-time?
Lawrence Ostlere19 August 2023 18:13
39 min: Spurs flow forwards and the ball breaks to Pedro Porro on the edge of the box, who cracks a shot against the crossbar. Seconds later Sarr’s cross is deflected accidentally by Shaw on to the near post and bounces safe, with Onana beaten both times. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is rocking now.
Lawrence Ostlere19 August 2023 18:12
37 min: Bissouma skips away from Antony who scythes down the midfielder and gets booked. Bruno Fernandes complains aggressively, and he’s booked too. Michael Oliver is taking no nonsense today, which is good to see. The new clampdown on dissent is excellent, in my book.
Lawrence Ostlere19 August 2023 18:10
35 min: An astonishing miss by Bruno Fernandes! Luke Shaw dollies a cross into the middle and Bruno times his run to perfection as the Spurs defence steps up. But, from about six yards out with only the goalkeeper to beat, he heads the ball way off target. It’s a horrible shank of an effort, and Bruno buries his face in his hands.
Lawrence Ostlere19 August 2023 18:09
31 min: Antony tries to curl a shot from range, but it’s not on target. The full-back behind him, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, is booked a moment later blocking Spurs from taking a quick free-kick.
Lawrence Ostlere19 August 2023 18:04
29 min: Wow, a fantastic flowing counterattack by Spurs! Maddison brings the ball out from the back with a brave dribble that bypasses most of the Manchester United team. He feeds Udogie on the halfway line who passes on to Son down the left, and the captain picks out a clever low pass to Sarr arriving in the box. The midfielder gets a good first-time shot on target but Onana parries it away.
Tottenham went from one end to the other in seconds there. It’s a fun match.
Lawrence Ostlere19 August 2023 18:02
27 min: Now then. Rashford makes a brilliant run from the halfway line and switches play to the left side where Garnacho is in lots of space. The Argentinian winger cuts inside on his right foot and shoots, and the ball is blocked by the high arm of Cristian Romero. United want a penalty, but Michael Oliver says no. It was certainly not tight to his body, but was it in an unnatural position? Hard to say. There’s a tense pause as VAR checks... but nothing’s given, and the crowd cheer.
Lawrence Ostlere19 August 2023 18:00
25 min: At the other end, Kulusevski gets a shot away after excellent work by Son on the left side, but Onana makes the save.
Lawrence Ostlere19 August 2023 17:57