Tottenham vs Man Utd LIVE: Carabao Cup result and reaction as Spurs go through after chaotic game
Tottenham 4-3 Manchester United: Catastrophic goalkeeping errors and goals direct from corners headlined a mad quarter-final that Spurs eventually edged
Tottenham Hotspur survived a furious Manchester United comeback to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a 4-3 victory in a chaotic tie
Ange Postecoglou’s side were cruising against a lacklustre United with Dominic Solanke’s double and a goal for Dejan Kulusevski putting them 3-0 up after 54 minutes.
But the home crowd were left chewing their fingernails as two terrible mistakes by goalkeeper Fraser Forster allowed substitutes Joshua Zirkzee and Amad Diallo to give United hope.
There were still 20 minutes left when Diallo made it 3-2 and United were close to equalising on several occasions before Son Heung-min deceived United keeper Altay Bayindir directly from a corner to seemingly seal it. Jonny Evans ensured a nervy finish by heading a third goal for the visitors in stoppage time but Spurs clung on.
The big news before kick-off was that Marcus Rashford wass not in the United squad just days after he gave an interview saying he is ready for a “new challenge” away from the club. Amorim dropped Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from his squad to face Manchester City last weekend and although Garnacho appeared from the bench against Spurs, Rashford didn’t travel to London for the clash.
Relive all the Carabao Cup action with our live blog below:
Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd, 18 mins
That will be frustrating for Man Utd but Spurs will gleefully take the gift. How will Amorim’s men respond?
GOAL! Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd (Dominic Solanke, 15 mins)
Free-kick in a decent position for Spurs - about 30 yards out, towards the left of the box. They play it short and eventually it falls to Porro who hammers a shot at goal and it’s pushed away by Bayindir but it’s straight into the danger zone, Dominic Solanke is following up and clips in the rebound.
It’s not great by Bayindir if I’m honest - you’ve got to push that wide/away. Anywhere that is not just straight back in front of you... Although the United defence were stationary and not exactly following up that rebound themselves.
Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd, 13 mins
Eriksen with a clever touch to Fernandes who slides in Hojlund. The striker gets into the box and looks to have a chance to get his shot away but takes an extra touch and is eventually swarmed by a couple of Spurs defenders who scramble the ball away.
Fernades then clips the ball across goal in the corridor of uncertainty but Hojlund isn’t attacking the space in the six-yard box and it runs harmlessly through.
At the other end, Son cuts inside on to his right foot but the attempted curler into the corner is miles wide.
Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd, 11 mins
Lovely cross-field passs from Eriksen to Dalot who then wins a corner for United. Eriksen whips it in towards the near post and Bissouma heads it up in the air but Martinez’s first-time effort is well over the top.
Eriksen then wins a free-kick in his own half with good strength to protect the ball. The Dane has started this match well.
Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd, 8 mins
Fernandes penalised for a high foot that catches Porro in the back of the head - the Portuguese doesn’t look impressed with that decision.
Man Utd counter as Eriksen strides forward and feeds Hojlund but Spurs swarm back and avert the danger.
Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd, 5 mins
Spurs showing good tempo in possession early on. Spence marauds down the left flank but eventually runs too aggressively into Yoro after a heavy touch and gives away the free-kick.
Bissouma then robs aAntony in possession again, for the second time in a couple of minutes - inauspicious start by the Brazilian
Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd, 2 mins
Nice early touch by Yoro who spins Son and plays the ball upfield. But Bissouma nicks the ball off Antony and Spurs counter with lightning pace. Kulusevski fires a dangerous-looking ball across the box but it’s defended well and cleared.
The Spurs fans signal their approval though.
KICK-OFF! Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd
And we’re underway in north London. Both these teams would dearly love to win a trophy this season and the Carabao Cup seems as good a bet as any.
Remember, there’s no VAR tonight and no extra-time if we’re level after 90 minutes - it would be straight to penalties.
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The players are out on the pitch and we’ll have kick-off shortly.
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