Big Questions for Man Utd & Spurs as Sesko Suffers Injury Scare

Premier League – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur left both teams with more questions than answers, and for United, a major concern: a potential serious knee injury to striker Benjamin Sesko.

Sesko pulled up chasing a long ball late in the match and was unable to continue, forcing United to finish the game with 10 men. Head coach Ruben Amorim admitted the extent of the damage remains unclear, but suggested the situation could be severe, especially with two key forwards—Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo—set to leave for the Africa Cup of Nations in December.

“We have to check. It’s something in his knee,” said Amorim. “Because it’s the knee, you never know.”

Late Drama in North London

The match itself was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Bryan Mbeumo heading United into the lead in the first half. Mathys Tel brought Spurs level before Richarlison thought he’d won it in stoppage time, only for Matthijs de Ligt to rescue United with a 96th-minute equaliser.

Man Utd Analysis: Defensive Issues Persist

United are now unbeaten in five, but they’ve conceded twice in three straight games. Amorim pointed to a lack of aggression in defending crosses and the loss of experience with Casemiro and Harry Maguire both unavailable.

• Kobbie Mainoo missed out through injury.

• Manuel Ugarte is not viewed as a suitable Casemiro replacement.

• Leny Yoro, while talented, still lacks the composure and leadership Maguire brings.

“We are just at the beginning,” said Amorim. “Sometimes the results show we’re improving, but we have a lot to do.”

Spurs Analysis: Mixed Signals from Frank

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank was both relieved and frustrated post-match. His decision to start Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani was meant to target United’s weakness against crosses. That plan partly worked, but his side were again unable to close the match out.

Spurs have now avoided a record 10th home defeat in 2025, but their recent form at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium remains troubling:

• 14 points from the last 20 home matches

• No Premier League side has a worse record

“It was a strange game where both teams tried to cancel each other out,” said Frank. “But scoring two goals in a difficult situation is a positive.”

Key Talking Points:

• Sesko injury scare could have major ramifications for Man Utd’s forward line.

• United’s defence continues to leak goals in late-game situations.

• Spurs’ home form remains a long-term concern despite avoiding another defeat.

• Both managers admitted their sides lacked intensity and killer instinct.

What’s Next?

• Manchester United face a key decision regarding January reinforcements, especially if Sesko’s injury is long-term.

• Tottenham look to stabilise their home form when they visit Fulham next week.