Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United, Europa League Final LIVE Updates: Manchester United are eyeing a response in the second half of the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs are leading 1-0 in the second half, after 70 minutes. Spurs' Welsh forward Brennan Johnson made the difference with a first half goal, taking advantage of confusion in the United backline. Manchester United are aiming for their first trophy under manager Ruben Amorim. On the other hand, Ange Postecoglou is hoping to end Spurs' trophy drought and deliver their first title in over 17 years. Tottenham Hotspur talisman Heung-min Son is on the bench.

Europa League Final 2024/25 LIVE Updates - Tottenham vs Manchester United LIVE Score, straight from San Mames Stadium, Bilbao:

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Europa League Final LIVE: GOALLINE CLEARANCE!

Meanwhile, Heung-min Son has replaced Richarlison for Spurs.

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Spurs vs Man Utd LIVE: Great defending by Spurs

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Europa League Final LIVE: Mount trying to get involved

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Spurs vs Man Utd LIVE: It's a goal for Brennan Johnson

The goal has been awarded to Brennan Johnson and not been marked as a Luke Shaw own goal. 18th strike of the season for the Welsh forward, in his 50th game for Spurs this season. A prolific year for him.

Man Utd vs Spurs LIVE: Second Half Starts

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Spurs vs Man Utd LIVE: HALF TIME

Half-time in Bilbao! Tottenham Hotspur lead 1-0 against Manchester United! Spurs had more chances, with their fullbacks putting in dangerous crosses. One of them made the difference, as Brennan Johnson emerged at the near post, ending up in a Luke Shaw own-goal.

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Tottenham vs Manchester United Europa League LIVE: GOAL!

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Europa League Final LIVE: Amad Diallo booked

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Man Utd vs Spurs LIVE: 30 mins done!

We are half an hour into the Europa League final. A cagey affair so far. More chances for Tottenham Hotspur, but no clear-cut ones yet created by either side. Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie seem to be the danger men on the Spurs flanks. Amad Diallo has created a chance for United.

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Europa League Final LIVE: Amad with a chance!

Spurs will hope the Argentine defender is injury-free tonight. Crucial player for them.

Man Utd vs Spurs LIVE: Another corner for Spurs

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Europa League Final LIVE: Chance for United!

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Europa League Final LIVE: Maguire blocks!

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Spurs vs Man Utd LIVE: Corner for Spurs!

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Europa League Final LIVE: Amorim looking to emulate Mourinho

Ruben Amorim is aiming to become the first Portuguese manager to win the Europa League title since Jose Mourinho in 2017. Incidentally, Mourinho also did it with Manchester United, delivering the Red Devils their only UEL title to date.

Spurs vs Man Utd LIVE: KICK OFF!

We are live! The Europa League Final 2024/25 between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur is underway in Bilbao. United are attacking from right to left. Early free kick for Spurs as Mason Mount is caught offside.

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Spurs vs Man Utd LIVE: The Europa League anthem rings!

The Europa League anthem rings around the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao. Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United getting ready for kick-off! In case you're joining us now, no Heung-min Son in the XI for Spurs.

Europa League Final LIVE: 10 minutes to go!

We are moments away from the start of the much-awaited Europa League final. Manchester United are taking on Tottenham Hotspur, for a spot in the Champions League next season and a trophy to erase the memories of a tough year.

Man Utd vs Spurs LIVE: United's disastrous season

Manchester United have had a season to forget. This season will be their worst finish in Premier League history. Despite a change of manager, fortunes in the league have been poor. But, a title -- and Champions League qualification -- will ease the pressure on Ruben Amorim.

Spurs vs Man Utd LIVE: When Spurs last won a trophy...

When Tottenham Hotspur last won a trophy:

- Ronaldo was still in his first spell at Man Utd

- Messi had never won a Ballon d'Or

- The IPL hadn't even started

- Hamilton had not won an F1 title

- Djokovic had only one Grand Slam

- Vaibhav Suryavanshi wasn't even born

Spurs vs Man Utd LIVE: 6296 days without a trophy

Tottenham Hotspur have gone more than 17 years without a major title. The last time was on February 24, 2008, when they beat Chelsea 2-1 in the League Cup final. To give you a perspective of how long ago that was, Cristiano Ronaldo was still at Manchester United at that time, in his first spell!

Europa League Final LIVE: 30 minutes to go!

We are just half an hour from the start of the Europa League Final 2024/25! 16th and 17th in the Premier League, but Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are facing off for the European football's second-biggest prize tonight!

Spurs vs Man Utd LIVE: Postecoglou's big statement

"Usually, I win trophies in my second season": This was the big remark made by Ange Postecoglou earlier in the season. We are 90 minutes (maybe 120) away from it coming true. A lot of pressure on the Australian manager, with Spurs lying 17th in the Premier League at the moment.

Man Utd vs Spurs LIVE: Another trophy for captain Bruno?

Bruno Fernandes will be hoping to lift another trophy as Manchester United captain. Arguably United's best player this season, Bruno lifted the FA Cup title last year. United will be looking at him for an inspirational performance in such a big game.

Man Utd vs Spurs LIVE: Casemiro's rise in form

The highlight of United's Europa League campaign has been the form of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro. At the age of 33, Casemiro has proven doubters wrong, churning up world class performances and showing that the football hasn't left him just yet.

Spurs vs Man Utd LIVE: Can Spurs cope without Son?

Tottenham reached the final without Son available, but playing against Manchester United without their talismanic forward will be a big challenge. Surely we will see him come on in the second half. He is the club captain, after all!

Europa League Final LIVE: Tottenham XI

Here's Ange Postecoglou's starting XI tonight: Heung-min Son is seemingly not fit enough to make the starting XI! He is on the bench, having recently returned from injury. The pressure of goals will be on Dominic Solanke.

Man Utd vs Spurs LIVE: 16th vs 17th

This final takes place in truly incredible circumstances. Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are the two lowest-placed sides in this year's Premier League table among teams who haven't been relegated. But now they'll be fighting for Champions League!

Spurs vs Man Utd LIVE: Hello and welcome!

A very good evening to everyone. Welcome to NDTV Sports for the live coverage of the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 final! We are in Bilbao today, for the big clash! It is Tottenham Hotspur taking on Manchester United for the trophy.

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Battling Nottingham Forest See Off Tottenham Hotspur To Boost Champions League Hopes

Submitted by daniel on Tue, 22/04/2025 - 03:28

Nottingham Forest beat struggling Tottenham 2-1 on Monday, bouncing back from two defeats to strengthen their push for a Champions League spot and heap the pressure on Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou. Forest came into the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in sixth spot in the table after losses to Aston Villa and Everton. But early goals from Elliot Anderson and top-scorer Chris Wood settled their nerves and they held on tenaciously despite a late goal from Richarlison to climb to third in the table.

Leaders Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League title and Arsenal are likely to finish second.

But behind them the competition is fierce for the top five places that will guarantee qualification for the Champions League next season.

Just three points separate Forest from Aston Villa in seventh spot, with five games remaining for all the contenders.

Nuno Espirito Santo's visitors took the lead in the fifth minute following a corner when Anderson's deflected shot beat Guglielmo Vicario.

Wood had the ball in the net five minutes later but it was ruled out by VAR for offside.

But the New Zealander doubled Forest's lead in the 16th minute, nodding a cross from Anthony Elanga past Vicario.

Spurs dominated possession and had more shots on goal but provided little threat.

Forest had a chance to make it 3-0 10 minutes into the second half when Wood cushioned the ball into the path of Morgan Gibbs-White but the midfielder skewed his shot wide.

Forest defender Harry Toffolo produced a spectacular overhead goal-line clearance to keep out Dejan Kulusevski's header shortly after the hour mark.

Postecoglou brought on former Forest winger Brennan Johnson and forward Dominic Solanke with a quarter of the match to go.

Matz Sels produced a superb fingertip save low down to his right from a Richarlison header with about 10 minutes to go as Tottenham upped the pressure.

The Brazilian did get on the scoresheet in the 87th minute, powering a header home from a Pedro Porro cross but the visitors held on.

Nuno said his team had toughed it out against the home side, who he admitted had his men "against the ropes".

'Anxiety'

"It is about getting through it, especially in these moments of the season when there is fatigue, not only physical but mental, anxiety -- all these things made the team go back a bit," he told Sky Sports.

Nuno, whose side play Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals this weekend, said his team had a big week ahead of them.

"You don't get these moments often, especially in this league when we are fighting for something nobody expected," he added.

Forest, who finished 17th last season, are two-time European champions but have not played in the continent's top club competition since the 1980/81 season.

Spurs' 18th defeat of a miserable Premier League season leaves them just two places above the relegation zone.

But Postecoglou still has a chance to win silverware in his second season at the club.

Spurs face Bodo/Glimt in the semi-finals of the Europa League next month, with the winner of the competition guaranteed a place in next season's Champions League.

A disappointed Postecoglou said his side had dominated Monday's game but had "conceded poor goals and given ourselves a mountain to climb".

The Australian, whose team travel to face Liverpool on Sunday, admitted the Europa League was now his priority as he tries to achieve momentum and protect his players.

Fifth-placed Manchester City host Villa on Tuesday.

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Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur Advance To Last 16 In Europa League

Submitted by daniel on Fri, 31/01/2025 - 02:58

Manchester United booked their place in the Europa League last 16 with a 2-0 win at Romanian side FCSB, while troubled Tottenham turned to their young guns to advance via a top-eight finish on Thursday. Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo scored for United in the second half of their final league phase fixture at the National Arena in Bucharest. In north London, under-pressure Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou was relieved to see Dane Scarlett, Damola Ajayi and Mikey Moore kill off Swedish minnows Elfsborg with their first goals for the club in a 3-0 victory.

United, unbeaten in eight games in the tournament, finished in third place and Tottenham came fourth, ensuring the Premier League clubs both avoided the Europa League play-off round.

The top eight automatically progress to the last 16, where they will be seeded against the winners of eight two-leg knockout play-off ties featuring the clubs ranked from ninth to 24th.

Ruben Amorim's side extended their recent improvement to one defeat in seven games in all competitions with a third successive victory for the first time this season.

United were patchy in the first half but Amorim sent on Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho at the break and they helped turn the tide.

United finally took the lead in the 60th minute when Mainoo guided a dangerous low cross into the six-yard box and Dalot timed his run to slot home with ease.

Daniel Birligea almost hauled FCSB level immediately with a thunderous strike that nearly crossed the line after hitting the bar.

But Mainoo's composed finish from Garnacho's cutback in the 68th minute put the result beyond doubt.

"More than the win is to have time to train and have time to recover the players," Amorim said of United avoiding the play-offs.

"The lads did a good job but we have to understand the opponent is not with all due respect the same level as the Premier League. We want to improve a lot with the way we play."

Spurs kids lift the gloom

At the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, it took three of the club's promising academy graduates to lift the gloom.

Tottenham are languishing in 15th place in the Premier League, eight points above the relegation zone after winning just one of their past 11 top-flight matches.

Last weekend's defeat against fellow strugglers Leicester condemned Tottenham to their longest winless streak in the league since 2008.

Postecoglou admitted he is not sure of his job status after fans jeered the team and called for chairman Daniel Levy to quit during the Leicester debacle.

Tottenham lost centre-back Radu Dragusin to a knee problem as their injury woes mounted in the second half, but his replacement Scarlett ended Elfsborg's resistance in the 70th minute.

Dejan Kulusevski's cross picked out Scarlett and the 20-year-old striker headed home, just days after returning from a loan spell at second-tier Oxford.

Ajayi, 19, had only been on the pitch four minutes when he converted Scarlett's pass to mark his debut in style in the 84th minute, and there was still time for Moore, 17, to strike in stoppage time.

"It was 'Made in Tottenham'. It's brilliant, the whole academy should be proud," Postecoglou said.

"We needed something tonight and the young lads stepped up. I'm sure they won't sleep because they are pretty excited."

Scottish side Rangers made it to the last 16 after climbing to eighth place with a 2-1 win against Belgium's Union Saint-Gilloise at Ibrox.

Nicolas Raskin and Vaclav Cerny scored for Rangers before Kevin Mac Allister's reply set up a tense finale.

Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce scraped into the play-offs, finishing in 24th place -- above Braga on goal difference -- after a 2-2 draw at Midtjylland.

Lazio came top of the league phase despite a 1-0 defeat at Braga, while Athletic Bilbao beat Viktoria Plzen 3-1 to secure second place.

Fifth-placed Eintracht Frankfurt, sixth-placed Lyon and seventh-placed Olympiakos comprise the rest of the top eight.

Roma secured a play-off place, beating Frankfurt 2-0 through goals from Angelino and Eldor Shomurodov.

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