James Maddison marked a return from an injury with an opener from the 13th minute for Tottenham against Manchester United On Sunday – and former Red Devils Captain Gary Neville was not impressed with the defense of the visitors.
Playmaker Maddison came in when goalkeeper Andre Onana could only Parry Lucas Bergvall Dip on his journey to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
“United defense is tightened,” Neville told Sky Sports. “Onana threw him into a dangerous area. [Matthijs] de ligt, [Harry] Maguire and others were static. “
James Maddison Nets on your return from injury! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/59Q1dg5mod
– Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportspl) 16. February 2025
Tottenham VS Manchester United: Garnacho Blunders
United striker Alejandra Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlunda both denied Guglielmo Vicario goalkeeper before Maddison hit.
Garnacho embarked on a golden opportunity shortly after his side was lagging behind, lifting a shot high across the bar after Bruno Fernandes pulled the pass to his feet into space inside the box.
Bayern striker of Munich Mathys Tel threatened a second of Spurs, drawing salvation from onan after Son Heung-Mu found it.
The winners of the game between the two most important successful sides in this season’s competition will go 12th. first -class.
United did not beat Tottenham in the last five attempts and lost 3-0 at Old Trafford in the first meeting of the team season.
The average age of the Manchester United bench is facing the Spurs … which consists of eight teenagers and Victor Lindelöf! 🤯📊 pic.twitter.com/anl9ni2a5w
– Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportspl) 16. February 2025
James Maddison Statistics
Maddison has contributed to eight goals and three assists in the 16 Premier League starts this season, making a 28-year sensitivity to injuries more painful for manager Ange Postecoglou.
Former English midfielder scored and scored a goal at Tottenham’s 3-2 Europe at the German club Hoffenheim on January 2nd, but then missed five games at all competitions with calf’s stress.
His ending against United was scored by Maddison on 10 goals and six assists in 32 appearances in 2024, capturing Spurs once in the Premier League, the Europa League and the FA Cup.
Maddison never achieved 12 previous meetings with United in his career, although he registered two assists against them for the former Leicester City club.
