Tottenham vs Manchester United LIVE: Carabao Cup result and ...

As Son Heung-min wheeled away and the Tottenham fans on the South Stand bounced their way into the Carabao Cup semi-finals, it was fitting of this bonkers, breathless tie that the winning goal against Manchester United would come straight from a corner kick. A huge night for Ange Postecoglou, as Spurs moved a step closer to lifting their first trophy since 2008, came with palpable relief as Son’s corner made sure they rescued themselves from extraordinary embarrassment. Ruben Amorim’s side could not find another comeback.

Above all, though, this was a bad night for back-up goalkeepers. Altay Bayindir flapped as Son’s cross sailed over his head, the second goal he had been at fault for. He did not cover himself in glory on his first appearance under Amorim, and may still be appealing to referee John Brookes. Meanwhile, Fraser Forster’s efforts with the ball at his feet ensured another two goals of the seven at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium came down to goalkeeping mistakes. Lisandro Martinez contributed a couple more errors, with woeful defending.

Read Jamie Braidwood’s full report from a madcap quarter-final in north London:

Ruben Amorim insisted it was not a mistake to leave Marcus Rashford out of the Manchester United squad for Thursday’s 4-3 defeat at Tottenham in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

Rashford declared on Tuesday he was “ready for a new challenge” after United boss Amorim decided to omit the 27-year-old academy product from the team for the 2-1 derby win at Manchester City on Sunday.

While Rashford’s current deal at the club runs until 2028 and Amorim insisted he wanted the “big talent” to stay on Wednesday, the England international was left at home for this cup tie in the capital to spark more speculation over his future.

Not long until the Carabao Cup semi-final draw now and you can find out who Spurs will face over two legs, with our blog here:

So much carnage in that match, including this goal direct from a corner from Son Heung Min.

IT’S ALL OVER! What a mad, ridiculous second half that was. It started at 1-0 to spurs and ended 4-3. Both goalkeepers had stinkers with Fraser Forster making two appalling errors for United goals and Bayindir allowing Son to score straight from a corner.

But eventually, Tottenham edge it and join Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Phew!

Bergvall hacks down Mainoo int he United half and is booked. One final chance to pump the ball forward for Bayindir.

Spurs trying to kill the game off now. Slowing it down and time then wasted witha second ball on the pitch. A few seconds left.

Have I spoken too soon?! Man Utd score from a corner themselves as Jonny Evans glances a header in at he near post.

90 seconds to grab an equaliser! They couldn’t, could they...

United win a corner but it comes to nothing. Final knockings here now and you can feel the relief around the stadium.

Fernandes was booked as well during the post-goal protestations by the way.

Surely no way back for United now. But a couple of subs for Spurs as Brennan Johnson and the lesser-spotted Sergio Reguilon come on for Solanke and Spence.

Reguilon’s firs Tottenham appearance since April 2022 would you believe! He’s spent some time on loan at Man Utd since then.

Six minutes of added time.