Tottenham equalise late at Old Trafford after Bentancur red card

Tottenham scored an injury-time equaliser against Manchester United at Old Trafford, a match that turned on Rodrigo Bentancur's sending off for headbutting Luke Shaw. Bentancur, a substitute, was dismissed for his reaction to Shaw's shove, with the ratings piece calling it idiotic and awarding him 1 for going on the pitch.

Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo was the standout with an 8, having turned smartly to score his side's goal from a Matheus Cunha pass. Leny Yoro and Harry Maguire each earned 7, while Bruno Fernandes received a 5, the ratings noting he did not shoot when he had the chance, suggesting his confidence has dipped. Senne Lammens also got a 5 after an early error and nervous moments.

For Tottenham, Savio was the top performer with an 8, his speed troubling the home defence and a goalbound shot blocked by Kobbie Mainoo. Sandro Tonali earned a 7 and was given too much room in midfield, with his cross leading to the equaliser, while Marcos Senesi and Archie Gray also received 7. Dominic Solanke, named captain in a much-changed lineup, scored after earlier wasting chances.

The ratings highlight contrasting fortunes: United's Mbeumo and Tottenham's Savio impressed, but Fernandes and Lammens struggled. Luke Shaw was one of United's more consistent performers and made a vital intervention, though the piece wondered if he was lucky to avoid a red card for his shove on Bentancur. Tottenham's Micky van de Ven helped keep his side solid despite playing with 10 men.

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Source: BBC Sport

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