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6 recoveries, 5 interceptions, 3 clearances: United star offers a rare bright spark in frustrating Tottenham draw

Leny Yoro rose above the disappointment as Manchester United's shocking start to the season continued with a 1-1 draw vs. Tottenham Hotspur.

By Derick Kinoti · The Peoples Person

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 6:59 PM

Key Things to Know

Leny Yoro stood out defensively at right-back during Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur.
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Tottenham after Dominic Solanke scored a stoppage-time equalizer.
Bryan Mbeumo scored United's opening goal in the 73rd minute from a Matheus Cunha assist.

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Leny Yoro delivered a standout defensive display as Manchester United were held to a 1-1 Premier League draw by Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Saturday. Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring for United in the 73rd minute before Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off for headbutting Luke Shaw. However, Dominic Solanke headed home an equalizer in stoppage time following a defensive error.

Playing in an unfamiliar right-back position, Yoro recorded 12 total defensive contributions, including six recoveries, five interceptions, and three clearances before being replaced by Diogo Dalot. The result leaves Michael Carrick's Manchester United side with six points from their first six league matches.

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