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Neville warns Man Utd to improve after draw with Tottenham
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Tottenham at Old Trafford after Spurs scored an equaliser in the 92nd minute, despite having a player sent off.
The result left Michael Carrick’s team winless in four games in all competitions and 12th in the Premier League.
Home fans booed the team at half-time and full-time.
Former United player Gary Neville said the players were not showing enough energy and effort.
He also questioned whether midfielders Youri Tielemans and Kobbie Mainoo work well together, while saying Carlos Baleba’s arrival alongside Mainoo brought more energy.
United next travel to Spain to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, then visit Leeds on Sunday.
Neville warned that poor performances could lead to a worrying few weeks during a demanding run of matches.
Gary Neville criticised Manchester United’s effort and energy after they drew 1-1 with Tottenham at Old Trafford.
Dominic Solanke scored in the 92nd minute to earn a point for Tottenham, who had 10 players.
The draw extended United’s winless run in all competitions to four games and left them 12th in the Premier League.
Neville questioned whether Youri Tielemans and Kobbie Mainoo work well together in midfield.
United’s next fixtures are away games against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and Leeds in the Premier League.
- Who
- Gary Neville criticised Manchester United’s players after the team drew with Tottenham.
- What
- United drew 1-1 with Tottenham, conceding a 92nd-minute equaliser. Neville said the players needed to show more effort and energy.
- When
- Saturday, 10 October 2026.
- Where
- Old Trafford, Manchester.
- Why
- Neville said United were not showing enough effort, energy or fighting spirit, and questioned the midfield pairing of Tielemans and Mainoo.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
What I really would have expected today from Manchester United was a really enthusiastic, energetic performance from minute one.
But what they won't accept is a lack of energy.
If they don't get going it's going to be a worrying few weeks.
What United fans won't accept is what they deem as a lack of effort and the reality is they're not running enough, they're not showing enough tenacity, determination and fighting spirit
Manchester United drew 1-1 with 10-man Tottenham at Old Trafford after Dominic Solanke scored in the 92nd minute.
Neville criticised United’s effort and energy and warned that the team could face a worrying few weeks.
United are due to play away against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
United are due to travel to Elland Road to face Leeds in the Premier League.
- Score
- Manchester United 1-1 Tottenham
- Tottenham scorer
- Dominic Solanke, 92nd minute
- United’s winless run
- Four games in all competitions
- Premier League position
- 12th
- Next Champions League opponent
- Atletico Madrid
- United midfield pairing questioned
- Youri Tielemans and Kobbie Mainoo
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