James Maddison's 13th-minute strike sealed a pivotal Premier League win for Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester United, ending a 105-day home league drought in a match that exposed both teams' vulnerabilities. The dynamic midfielder capitalized on a rebound to score his first goal since returning from injury, lifting Spurs to 12th place with 30 points.
United's eighth league loss under manager Ruben Amorim leaves them 15th with 29 points, marking their worst double-defeat record against Tottenham since 1990. Despite flashes of promise from Alejandro Garnacho, the visitors' young bench – featuring nine teenagers – underscored their deepening roster crisis following Amad Diallo's season-ending injury.
'This win proves we're turning the corner,' said Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou, whose squad gains momentum with returning stars like Guglielmo Vicario. Meanwhile, Amorim remains defiant: 'The table worries me, but not my capabilities.'
With both clubs still vying for Europa League qualification and 13 matches remaining, Sunday's result sets up a dramatic Premier League finale. As the transfer window looms, tactical reshuffles and youth development could define these historic rivals' paths to redemption.
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