Solanke scores late equaliser as Spurs draw at Manchester United

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 17:44 · Archive

Dominic Solanke scored a stoppage-time equaliser to earn Tottenham a 1-1 draw at Manchester United. The striker, handed the captain's armband by manager Roberto De Zerbi despite not being part of the five-man captaincy group, headed home an inswinging cross from midfielder Sandro Tonali with a delicate touch, outmuscling Lisandro Martinez in the process.

Solanke was guilty of missing several presentable opportunities during the match. He missed a chance in the first half and another glorious chance at the start of the second half, but refused to let the misses haunt him. He held up the ball, fought to protect it and drew Manchester United's centre halves into a physical contest. Solanke later acknowledged he could and probably should have had a hat-trick, saying: 'I probably should've had three goals today. I wanted to make sure I kept getting as many as I can. I put one away, so I'm thankful for that.'

De Zerbi's decision to give Solanke the captaincy was intended as a show of faith in a striker who has shouldered responsibility for Spurs' winless start to the season and been determined to get back to his best after an injury-hit year. Both outlets hope the goal can act as a catalyst for Solanke's confidence and Tottenham's form, with the club needing a fully-firing striker if they are to propel themselves up the table. The draw lifted Spurs off the foot of the Premier League table.

How it is being reported

• Dominic Solanke must repay Tottenham faith - or risk being left behindLate equaliser at Manchester United needs to become a catalyst for surprise captain choiceEvening Standard · 12 Oct, 17:23
• Dominic Solanke led the line expertly and repaid Roberto De Zerbi for his show of faith - his rescue act needs to be the catalyst to kick-start Spurs' season, writes MATT BARLOWSolanke was given the honour of pulling on the armband and being the captain despite not being part of the five-man captaincy group.Daily Mail Sport · 11 Oct, 07:00

In this story: Dominic Solanke · Roberto De Zerbi · Tottenham · Manchester United · Sandro Tonali · Lisandro Martinez

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