Tottenham vs Manchester United as it happened: James Maddison goal secures big win | OneFootball

Two struggling sides meet in a huge game for Ange Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison's early goal proved enough for the hosts to edge a 1-0 victory over fellow Premier League strugglers Manchester United on Sunday.

Maddison, back in the starting lineup after injury, tapped home a rebound from close range in the 13th minute to settle a contest in which both sides showed their frailties.

Victory eased the pressure on Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou with his side moving above United into 12th place with 30 points. United dropped to 15th with 29 points.

It was another underwhelming display by Ruben Amorim's United although they did have their chances with Alejandro Garnacho wasting a golden opportunity in the first half.

Garnacho then went close twice in the second half, with Guglielmo Vicario, also returning from injury, called upon twice more to deny the visitors, who are suffering with their own injury crisis.

United youth star Chido Obi made his debut in the final minutes as Spurs held up for their first home league win since November.

Live updates

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Full-time

94min: A huge win for Spurs! A game severely lacking in quality, but three points on the board and they move up to 12th.

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92min: Spurs win back to back corners, they need to keep this in the corner. Will Obi get a touch?

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91min: Chido Obi is on for his debut, replacing Casemiro.

Three minutes added on.

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90min: Two chances for Tel, both rushed by the young striker.

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88min: Chido Obi is coming on for United.

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86min: Another returnee from injury as Odobert replaces Son.

Still no United sub.

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85min: Spurs fans in full voice as the clock ticks down.

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82min: Dorgu clatters Johnson as Spurs are breaking, but the referee waves play on and the move breaks down.

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80min: Straight up the other end, United win a corner off Spence... which is sent in under Vicario’s bar and the keeper does brilliantly to claw away.

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CHANCE!

79min: Onana denies Kulusevski from close range after a Son cutback.