LONDON — Tottenham secured a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday, handing a tough defeat to United boss Ruben Amorim. James Maddison scored the only goal of the match in the 13th minute, lifting Spurs to 12th in the Premier League, while United dropped to 15th.

The win provided a much-needed boost for Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, following a tough period with early exits from domestic cups and a low league standing. Spurs fans, however, continued to protest against club ownership, calling for chairman Daniel Levy's removal.

United, dealing with injuries and a lack of attacking spark, failed to capitalize on chances, with Alejandro Garnacho and Joshua Zirkzee wasting opportunities. Tottenham's goalkeeper, Guglielmo Vicario, was crucial in denying Garnacho and securing the win.

Postecoglou welcomed back key players, including Maddison and Vicario, and expressed optimism for the remainder of the season. Meanwhile, Amorim's struggles at United continue, with his team failing to find the net and remaining one of the league's lowest-scoring sides.