Tottenham vs. Manchester United: Premier League as It Happened
Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Manchester United, White Hart Lane
Goals: van Persie 25' (Man Utd), Dempsey 90+3' (Tot)
Tottenham Hotspur: Lloris; Walker, Caulker, Dawson, Naughton; Parker, Dembele; Lennon, Bale, Dempsey; Defoe. Subs: Friedel, Vertonghen, Assou-Ekotto, Huddlestone, Sigurdsson, Livermore, Townsend.
Manchester United: de Gea; Rafael, Vidic, Ferdinand, Evra; Carrick, Jones, Cleverley, Kagawa; Van Persie, Welbeck. Subs: Lindegaard, Valencia, Anderson, Rooney, Giggs, Smalling, Hernandez.
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The final whistle blows and Manchester United trudge off disappointed to have only picked up a point.
The Red Devils were imperious defending a lead given to them courtesy of Robin van Persie, but overwhelming Tottenham pressure saw Clint Dempsey strike deep into stoppage time to level things up.
Thanks for joining me, and make sure to stay tuned to Bleacher Report for all the reaction to an incredibly entertaining game.
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93'- GOAL TOTTENHAM!
The goal comes in the final minute of stoppage time courtesy of Clint Dempsey, who scrambles home an Aaron Lennon pass.
The American has come close several times, but will only remember today's game with fondness now.
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90+1'- Aaron Lennon cuts inside before unleashing another powerful effort on goal that's blocked by the red wall.
Three minutes it is to be played in stoppage time. White Hart Lane buzzing.
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89'- Phil Jones breaks into the final third, but his cross is charged down by Caulker.
Time ticking away for Tottenham as the snow continues to fall at White Hart Lane. Can't imagine more than three minutes of stoppage time will be given.
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87'- Gareth Bale goes close when his piledriver is deflected inches wide by Rio Ferdinand. David de Gea was beaten.
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85'- Tottenham continue to pepper the United box with cross after cross, but Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand have given aerial performances as dominant as any we've seen this season.
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83'- Moussa Dembele fends off a resolute Phil Jones, but the towering Belgian's shot on goal soars high and wide of de Gea's goal.
Perhaps ten minutes for Spurs to find the leveller they deserve.
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81'- Scott Parker makes way for Tom Huddlestone for Spurs. Seconds later Defoe has a shot at goal fly straight into de Gea's arms.
Having started the season strongly, Jermain Defoe has found the net just once in his last eight league appearances.
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79'- Another fantastic chance for Spurs to equalise as Jermain Defoe is fed through on goal. Rio Ferdinand recovers to make a goal-saving block, though.
Down the other end and Welbeck's cross almost finds van Persie at the far post, but Caulker slides to clear. Great stuff.
78'- Spurs continue to float ball after ball into the United box, but Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand have been imperious in the air today.
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77'- Robin van Persie meets Rooney's cross with a sharp volley on goal, but the flag is instantly raised by the linesman. Replays show the Dutchman was a couple of yards offside.
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75'- Wayne Rooney tries to dribble his way into the Spurs box, but Caulker cuts out a promising run.
Antonio Valencia is on for Tom Cleverley as Sir Alex makes another change.
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73'- Bale has an ill-advised crack at goal from 30 yards out, but de Gea watches it sail over him and into the crowd.
Sir Alex Ferguson revealed before the game that he came close to signing Gareth Bale from Southampton when he was on the market. Oh, what could have been?
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71'- Tom Cleverley shows excellent poise to keep the ball in play near the corner flag, but his pass into the channel for Welbeck lets him down.
Andre Villas-Boas is looking increasingly restless on the Spurs bench. Little he can do to influence the game now, though.
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68'- Great chance for Welbeck at the other end, but the forward can't slide to meet Rafael's low cross at the far post.
Fantastic game in progress at White Hart Lane as both teams press for a goal.
67'- Clint Dempsey almost squeezes his shot past de Gea from a fine angle, but the side netting rustles.
The American has had several efforts come close this afternoon but has been foiled by de Gea at crucial moments.
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65'- Rooney's first touch sees him felled in the Spurs box but no penalty is given. Tricky one but looked a foul from here.
Still 1-0 United. It can't possibly stay that way, can it?
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63'- Wayne Rooney enters the game in place of Shinji Kagawa for United. Plenty of time for the English talisman to make a game-winning impact.
62'- Clint Dempsey takes a pot-shot at goal from outside the area, but his effort is far too weak to trouble de Gea.
Gareth Bale then sends a teasing ball across goal, but Dempsey can't stretch to meet it at the far post.
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60'- Yet more Spurs pressure as Aaron Lennon bobs and weaves into the United box, but Michael Carrick makes the crucial tackle at the byline.
Carrick has been terrific for the Red Devils this afternoon. Understated as usual.
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57'- Robin van Persie is clipped by Michael Dawson near halfway, but Foy decides against giving the defender a second booking.
Referee Chris Foy is currently a bit of a hero for United fans having decided not to postpone today's game.
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Manchester United have scored the most goals away from home (27 in 12) than any other team. Can they add to their tally this afternoon?
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54'- Scott Parker goes down on the edge of the United area under Kagawa's challenge, but Chris Foy says no foul.
A goal surely coming in this furious second half. Which team scores it could be crucial.
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51'- Fantastic chance for Tottenham as Clint Dempsey waltzes through the United defence, but his rather tame shot draws a phenomenal save from de Gea at point blank range. Should be 1-1.
Moments earlier Danny Welbeck tried to send Shinji Kagawa in on goal, but Michael Dawson slid to clear.
49'- Gareth Bale goes for the audacious from 25 yards out with a lofted shot using the outside of his boot. Just over.
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