Tottenham edges United in Carabao Cup thriller

Tottenham Hotspur secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Manchester United to book their spot in the Carabao Cup semi-finals in an electrifying clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday evening.

Dominic Solanke shone with a brace, scoring early in the 15th minute with a sharp volley off Pedro Porro’s deflected shot. Spurs extended their lead early in the second half when Dejan Kulusevski fired home in the 46th minute, followed swiftly by a stunning solo effort from Solanke, who weaved past defenders to bury his second goal of the night.

Despite Tottenham’s commanding 3-0 advantage, United staged a fierce comeback. Joshua Zirkzee capitalised on a goalkeeping misstep to score in the 63rd minute, and moments later, Amad Diallo’s pressure forced a second mistake, with his block ricocheting into the net to narrow the deficit to 3-2.

Tottenham responded through Heung-Min Son’s incredible corner goal in the 87th minute, curling the ball directly into the net, restoring a two-goal cushion. United refused to back down, with Jonny Evans heading home deep into stoppage time to set up a nail-biting finish.

The high-octane encounter showcased brilliant individual efforts, defensive lapses, and relentless determination from both teams. Tottenham’s composure in the final moments sealed their progression to the semi-finals, much to the delight of the home crowd.

Spurs now eagerly await the draw for the last four as they continue their quest for silverware this season.

For the full match report and upcoming fixtures, visit the Carabao Cup website.