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Tottenham 4–3 Manchester United — Tottenham won this League Cup match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Tottenham beat Manchester United 4–3 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the League Cup on Thursday 19 December.

Manchester United have scored 15 goals, the most of the 92 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 3 games, ranked per game).

The goals

Tottenham led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Tottenham: D. Solanke (15’; 54’, assisted by D. Spence), D. Kulusevski (46’) and Son Heung-Min (88’); Manchester United: Joshua Zirkzee (63’), A. Diallo (70’) and J. Evans (90+4’, assisted by A. Diallo).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Tottenham 0.00, Manchester United 0.00, from 9 shots to 20 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

J. Brooks showed six yellow cards — against 4.8 yellows a game across the last 17 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Tottenham: Pape Sarr (23’), James Maddison (78’) and Lucas Bergvall (90+8’); Manchester United: Noussair Mazraoui (25’), Altay Bayındır (88’) and Bruno Fernandes (90+1’).

What it changes

Tottenham sit third on 12 points from five games with a goal difference of 0 (2024/25 so far). Tottenham have scored nine goals, the 31st-most of the 92 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 5 games, ranked per game). Tottenham have conceded nine goals, the 45th-most of the 92 clubs.

Manchester United sit 12th on six points from three games with a goal difference of +9 (2024/25 so far). Manchester United have conceded six goals, the 44th-most (shared) of the 92 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 3 games, ranked per game).

Tottenham are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, D. Solanke (Tottenham) 12.1, Y. Bissouma (Tottenham) 8.5 and A. Diallo (Manchester United) 8.1 led the match.

Head-to-head

Tottenham are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Manchester United.

Next up

Tottenham next host Ipswich on 21 November 2026.

Manchester United next host Aston Villa on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Tottenham: Tottenham v Ipswich, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Manchester United: Manchester United v Aston Villa, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Tottenham 4–3 Manchester United · League Cup
  • Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium · London
  • Referee: J. Brooks
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Tottenham 2 · draws 2 · Manchester United 2 · 3.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Tottenham 1W 2D 2L · Manchester United 3W 0D 2L

Tottenham 4–3 Manchester United (League Cup): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2.13 / 2.13
Goals
against 1.38 / 1.25 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6.88 / 2.5
Corners
against 6.5 / 4.63 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
6 / 4.75
Shots on target
against 5.75 / 3.88 · 5 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.75 / 1.38
Cards
against 2.38 / 1.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 15 December 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 15 December 2024. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameTottenham for / againstLineManchester United for / against
Goals scored
2.13 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
2.13 for · 1.25 against n 8
Corners won
6.88 for · 6.5 against n 8
9.5standard
2.5 for · 4.63 against n 8
Shots
14.13 for · 15.63 against n 8
19.5standard
13 for · 10.25 against n 8
Shots on target
6 for · 5.75 against n 8
8.5standard
4.75 for · 3.88 against n 8
Fouls committed
10.13 for · 13 against n 8
21.5standard
10.13 for · 9.5 against n 8
Cards shown
1.75 for · 2.38 against n 8
3.5standard
1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8

Tottenham

Tottenham Defensive

Tottenham — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tottenham before kick-off, to 15 December 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
B. Johnson n 864.6
0.32/0
0.94/1
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D. Kulusevski n 874.5
0.93/2
1.87/4
Bruno Fernandes
P. Sarr n 871.9
1.96/3
1.65/3
Diogo Dalot
D. Udogie n 881.1
1.55/4
1.26/2
—
Pedro Porro n 878.8
0.32/0
1.16/2
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Tottenham — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tottenham before kick-off, to 15 December 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
B. Johnson n 864.6
1.46/2
D. Kulusevski n 874.5
0.95/1
P. Sarr n 871.9
2.87/6
D. Udogie n 881.1
2.88/6
Pedro Porro n 878.8
1.64/3
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Tottenham Attacking

Tottenham — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tottenham before kick-off, to 15 December 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
B. Johnson n 864.6
2.36/4
0.93/1
D. Kulusevski n 874.5
1.56/2
1.16/1
P. Sarr n 871.9
0.63/1
0.52/1
D. Udogie n 881.1
00/0
00/0
Pedro Porro n 878.8
1.35/2
0.74/1
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Tottenham — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tottenham before kick-off, to 15 December 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
B. Johnson n 864.6
0.53/0
0.21/0
D. Kulusevski n 874.5
0.53/0
0.32/0
P. Sarr n 871.9
0.21/0
00/0
D. Udogie n 881.1
00/0
00/0
Pedro Porro n 878.8
0.11/0
0.32/0
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Manchester United

Manchester United Defensive

Manchester United — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester United before kick-off, to 15 December 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Diogo Dalot n 879.1
1.75/3
00/0
P. Sarr
Bruno Fernandes n 885.3
1.26/3
0.95/1
D. Kulusevski
N. Mazraoui n 876
1.55/4
0.32/0
—
M. Rashford n 848.6
1.23/2
0.21/0
—
A. Onana n 890
00/0
0.11/0
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Manchester United — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester United before kick-off, to 15 December 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Diogo Dalot n 879.1
2.45/5
Bruno Fernandes n 885.3
1.77/3
N. Mazraoui n 876
4.18/6
M. Rashford n 848.6
0.73/0
A. Onana n 890
0.31/1
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Manchester United Attacking

Manchester United — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester United before kick-off, to 15 December 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Diogo Dalot n 879.1
0.93/2
0.32/0
Bruno Fernandes n 885.3
1.86/5
0.85/1
N. Mazraoui n 876
00/0
00/0
M. Rashford n 848.6
1.44/1
0.72/1
A. Onana n 890
00/0
00/0
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Manchester United — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester United before kick-off, to 15 December 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Diogo Dalot n 879.1
00/0
00/0
Bruno Fernandes n 885.3
0.43/0
0.53/1
N. Mazraoui n 876
00/0
0.11/0
M. Rashford n 848.6
0.72/1
00/0
A. Onana n 890
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
TottenhamManchester United
46%Possession54%
9Shots20
6Shots on target5
2Shots off target9
1Blocked shots6
6Shots inside the box13
3Corners8
1Offsides5
9Fouls12
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
2Saves2
423Passes481
81%Pass accuracy83%

Tottenham Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
F. Forster9000000005.3
Pedro Porro9000210306.9
R. Drăgușin9000000106.2
A. Gray9000000306.9
P. Sarr90000021Y6.5
Y. Bissouma9000002607.9
D. Kulusevski9010220007.3
Son Heung-Min9010211207.3
D. Spence8901001206.9
D. Solanke8920220408.3
J. Maddison79000002Y7
L. Bergvall sub11000000Y6.5
B. Johnson sub800000006.5
Reguilón sub10000000–

Manchester United Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
A. Bayındır90000000Y5.2
Leny Yoro9000000306.3
Lisandro Martínez9000101106.6
N. Mazraoui90002015Y6.3
Diogo Dalot9000004207.2
Bruno Fernandes90001031Y7.6
M. Ugarte7000000706.6
C. Eriksen5600100006.6
R. Højlund5600100006.5
Antony5500000206.2
V. Lindelöf4500001006.6
J. Evans sub4510110006.9
A. Diallo sub3511522008.3
K. Mainoo sub3400000106.3
J. Zirkzee sub3410220006.9
A. Garnacho sub2000000006.2

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Tottenham v Manchester United — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
TottenhamDLLDW
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 2 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Manchester UnitedWLLWW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 2 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Tottenham 2 · 2 draws · Manchester United 2 · 3.33 goals/game
  • 2024-09-29 Manchester United 0–3 Tottenham
  • 2024-01-14 Manchester United 2–2 Tottenham
  • 2023-08-19 Tottenham 2–0 Manchester United
  • 2023-04-27 Tottenham 2–2 Manchester United
  • 2022-10-19 Manchester United 2–0 Tottenham
  • 2022-03-12 Manchester United 3–2 Tottenham
Goals per game
Tottenham scored2
Manchester United scored2
Tottenham conceded1.4
Manchester United conceded1.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Tottenham and Manchester United?
In their last 6 meetings, Tottenham won 2, Manchester United won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Tottenham and Manchester United?
Recent form — Tottenham 1W 2D 2L; Manchester United 3W 0D 2L.

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