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December 19, 2024 at 11:16 PM

Tottenham Edges Manchester United 4-3 in Thrilling Carabao Cup Quarterfinal

Tottenham, led by Ange Postecoglou, eliminated Manchester United in a dramatic 4-3 victory during the Carabao Cup quarterfinals, with Solanke and Son shining.

Tottenham Edges Manchester United 4-3 in Thrilling Carabao Cup Quarterfinal

Tottenham Hotspur claimed a memorable 4-3 victory over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals, solidifying Ange Postecoglou's reputation as a top strategist. The match, held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, was a back-and-forth thriller with goals coming from both sides.

Tottenham opened the scoring early through Dominic Solanke, who capitalized on United's defensive lapses. United responded quickly with a goal from Rasmus Højlund, keeping the match level. However, Son Heung-min restored Spurs' lead before halftime, showcasing his clinical finishing skills.

In the second half, Tottenham extended their advantage with another goal from Solanke. Despite being down, United fought back, with strikes from Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen, but their efforts fell short as Spurs held firm to secure the win.

Key players for Tottenham included James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, whose creativity in midfield caused problems for United's defense. Meanwhile, United’s manager Ruben Amorim faces mounting pressure after yet another disappointing result.

Tottenham now advances to the Carabao Cup semifinals, aiming to secure their first silverware under Postecoglou, while United’s cup hopes are dashed for another season.