The View From The Lane: The Athletic FC's Spurs show Thrilling last gasp goals against Man Utd at home
Nov 10, 2025
Join Jack Pitt-Brooke, a football writer for The Athletic, and Jay Harris, a dedicated Tottenham observer, as they dive into an electrifying match against Manchester United. They discuss Richarlison's crucial goal and the emotional rollercoaster of the late comeback, weighing whether it was a hard-earned point or a missed opportunity. Tactical insights on substitutions, player performances, and the team's inconsistent home form add depth to their analysis. Plus, they tackle the implications of Kolo Muani's injury and the importance of fan engagement.
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Emotions Skew Match Analysis
- The game felt impossible to analyse purely with stats because emotion dominated the final 10 minutes.
- A dramatic late comeback then conceded late created a powerful emotional swing for fans and pundits.
Stadium Glory, Home-Form Crisis
- Spurs' home form is alarmingly poor, leaving them far worse than peers over 20 games.
- That bad record increases pressure across the squad and season expectations.
Wrong Feet, Wrong Flow
- Selecting right-footed or ill-suited players on the left disrupted Spurs' first-half rhythm.
- Missing natural left-wing options contributed to a clunky, pedestrian opening 35 minutes.