Spurs Snap 105-Day Home Curse in Tense Showdown
James Maddison's 13th-minute tap-in secured Tottenham Hotspur's first Premier League home victory since October, edging past Manchester United 1-0 in a match showcasing both teams' struggles this season. The England midfielder capitalized on a loose ball after United failed to clear, reigniting Spurs' top-half aspirations while deepening the Red Devils' crisis.
Table Shakeup With European Implications
The result lifts Tottenham to 12th place (30 points), overtaking United who slip to 15th with 29 points. Both clubs remain outside Europa League qualification spots, but Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou called it \"a platform\" for improvement: \"We've endured brutal months – now we fight to control our destiny.\"
Youth vs Experience on the Benches
United's injury crisis saw nine teenagers among substitutes, contrasting sharply with Spurs' returning stars like Maddison and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. With key players like Amad Diallo sidelined, manager Ruben Amorim admitted frustration: \"The table keeps me awake – not my job security.\" Both teams face pivotal matches in their European campaigns this month.
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