CliffNotes
- Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 to win the Europa League
- It’s the North London club’s first silverware in 17 years
- The all-English final saw Spurs beat Man United 1-0
Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 to win first silverware in 17 years
What Happened
Tottenham Hotspur have finally ended their 17-year trophy drought by beating Manchester United 1–0 in the Europa League final.
The only goal came in the first half, with Brennan Johnson getting the final touch (just about) in a scrappy build-up.
The win hands head coach Ange Postecoglou his first major trophy in England, fulfilling his promise to deliver silverware in his second season at Spurs. It was his 100th game in charge.
As a bonus, Spurs also secured Champions League qualification and a £100 million windfall.
Manchester United had their chances but lacked sharpness. Rasmus Hojlund and Luke Shaw came close, but Spurs’ defence and keeper Guglielmo Vicario held firm.
United boss Ruben Amorim is under increasing pressure after a dismal season, their worst since 1973–74, and faces big questions ahead of their final Premier League game.
What’s Been Said
Postecoglou said before the match he would “never be a clown,” and he’s delivered joy to Spurs fans after years of frustration.
Despite the win, there’s still speculation about his future at the club. If he does leave, he’ll go as a hero, joining club legends like Bill Nicholson and Keith Burkinshaw in winning a European trophy.
What Next
For Spurs, the focus now turns to Postecoglou’s future and building on this success in the Champions League next season.
United, on the other hand, are facing a bleak summer. They will miss out on European football next season for only the second time since 1990. Instead, they’ll be back in the Carabao Cup in August.
Fans and pundits are calling for big changes at Old Trafford, after another year of poor decisions, missed chances, and declining standards.
