Maddison goal gives Spurs lead against ’static‘ Red Devils

James Maddison marked his return from harm with the Thirteenth-minute opener for Tottenham towards Manchester United on Sunday – and former Crimson Devils captain Gary Neville was unimpressed with the guests’ defending.

Playmaker Maddison slotted in when goalkeeper Andre Onana might solely parry Lucas Bergvall’s angled drive into his path at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

“United’s defence was squeezed too slender,” Neville instructed Sky Sports activities. “Onana pushed it out right into a harmful space. [Matthijs] de Ligt, [Harry] Maguire and the remainder of them had been static.”

James Maddison nets on his return from harm! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/59Q1DG5moD

— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 16, 2025

Tottenham vs Manchester United: Garnacho blunders

United forwards Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund had been each denied by goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario earlier than Maddison struck.

Garnacho went on to spurn a golden alternative shortly after his aspect had fallen behind, lifting a shot excessive over the bar after Bruno Fernandes threaded a go to his toes in area contained in the field.

On-loan Bayern Munich ahead Mathys Tel threatened a second for Spurs, drawing a save from Onana after being situated by Son Heung-min.

The winners of the sport between two of probably the most underperforming sides on this season’s competitors will go twelfth within the prime flight.

United haven’t crushed Tottenham of their final 5 makes an attempt and misplaced 3-0 at Previous Trafford within the groups’ first league assembly of the season.

The typical age of the Manchester United bench to face Spurs… comprising eight youngsters and Victor Lindelöf! 🤯📊 pic.twitter.com/AnL9ni2A5W

— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 16, 2025

James Maddison stats

Maddison has contributed eight targets and three assists in 16 Premier League begins this season, making the 28-year-old’s susceptibility to accidents all of the extra painful for supervisor Ange Postecoglou.

The previous England midfielder scored and arrange a objective in Tottenham’s 3-2 Europa League win at German membership Hoffenheim on January 23 however then missed 5 video games in all competitions with a calf pressure.

His end towards United took Maddison to 10 targets and 6 assists in 32 appearances in 2024, captaining Spurs as soon as every within the Premier League, Europa League and FA Cup.

Maddison had by no means scored in 12 earlier encounters with United in his profession, though he registered two assists towards them for former membership Leicester Metropolis.