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    De Ligt’s late goal secures draw for Man United vs Spurs

    Matthijs de Ligt’s stoppage-time equaliser rescued Manchester United in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Tottenham, extending their unbeaten run to five games.

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    De Ligt’s late goal secures draw for Man United vs Spurs

    Matthijs de Ligt’s dramatic 96th-minute equaliser rescued Man United as they drew 2-2 with Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.

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    Both teams were chasing a crucial win to climb to second in the Premier League, but the late chaos ensured only a shared point.

    United opened the scoring in the 32nd minute when Bryan Mbeumo capitalised on an Amad Diallo cross, nodding home at the back post.

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    Tottenham improved after halftime, with keeper Senne Lammens making key saves against Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha.

    The Spurs equaliser came in the 84th minute through substitute Mathys Tel, whose shot deflected off De Ligt.

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    Richarlison briefly put Tottenham ahead in the 91st minute, only for De Ligt to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw with a late corner header from Bruno Fernandes.

    United remain unbeaten in their last five games, showcasing resilience and late-game heroics.

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    Edem Kwame is a staff journalist at GH News Media, where he covers news, sports, politics and current affairs with a sharp focus on Ghanaian and African football.

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