Drew 1-1 with Tottenham The Ferguson won with a goal from Van Persie, but the local equalized in stoppage time through Dempsey. While continuing as leader, now takes only five points clear at City. The match was played under the snow. The Manchester United drew 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur in an intense game under constant snowfall.
The United took the lead in the 24th minute thanks to another goal, this time from his head, the Dutchman Robin Van Persie , but it was Tottenham who dominated the game.
The United endured the constant onslaught of Tottenham thanks to a good performance of goalkeeper Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea. 's "Red Devils", who do not know the loss since November 17, waited in his field for Tottenham hurt the counterattack.
The Spurs, led by Portuguese Andre Villas-Boas, was given good chances throughout the game to tie or even win. But just did it in the last minute.
Jermain Defoe had the two best chances of the home side in the first half, but found a successful De Gea. The Spanish goalkeeper was also crucial to deflect a powerful shot from Welsh Gareth Bale at third halftime.
The front of the "spurs" Clint Dempsey was left alone in front of De Gea after a great combination in the 51st minute, but United goalkeeper cleared with his knee and with a little luck, a few inches of line goal.
It was certainly not the last chance for Tottenham, whose audience lamented minutes later Defoe error while preparing to face in a head to head at De Gea. The striker controlled the ball and arranged to shoot with his left, but by then it had become a supporter of United.Tried again Bale and Aaron Lennon from afar, but the goal did not come.
When time expired, Dempsey took a punt inside the penalty area to tie and cut United's winning streak, which accumulated four straight wins
Thus, the United looks like the City, who won 2-0 at Fulham Saturday, reduces the distance to five points.
The box Ferguson still leads with 56 points , but sees his neighbor closer than ever since it began 2013.
Tottenham, meanwhile, scored a valuable point that lets dream positions that give access to the Champions League.
Fixtures and Results of the 23rd day of the Premier League:
Saturday
Liverpool 5 - 0 Norwich
Manchester City 2 - Fulham 0
Newcastle 1 - Reading 2
Swansea 3 - 1 Stoke
West Ham 1 - QPR 1
Wigan 2 - Sunderland 3
West Bromwich 2 - Aston Villa 2
Sunday
Chelsea 2 - Arsenal 1
Tottenham vs. Manchester United
Monday
Stouthampton vs. Everton
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