FULL TIME: TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 0-0 MANCHESTER UNITED. The hosts were on the back foot for much of the second period as United forced good saves from Gomes but Spurs never looked too uncomfortable all evening.
90
Superb save! Giggs takes seniority over Ronaldo at the free-kick and sends it bending towards the top corner but Gomes gets up to it briliiantly to deny him with the help of the woodwork.
89
United have the upper hand as we enter the final few minutes but any result is still possible here.
87
Are we in for a dramatic finish at the Lane? Both sides are going for the win and there are gaps opening up everywhere.
84
Modric so close! The Croation runs at the United defence and hits a shot from range that deflects off Ferdinand to leave Van Der stranded as it clips the top of the net.
83
Park has been one of United's most dangerous players today and he produces another immaculate turn on Zokora to force a good diving tip from Gomes with a stinging half-volley.
80
Frustration is growing for the United players and again Ronaldo is the main protagonist as he petulantly flicks out a leg at Michael Dawson.
77
More poor defending at a set-piece from Spurs as Corluka gets it stuck between his feet and Carrick scrambled a shot in that Gomes has to be down smartly to stop.
76
The problem for Spurs is that they are struggling to keep the ball out of their half with Bent left on his own as United are winning it back and starting again.
74
Great chance! Giggs whips a corner to the near post for Rio Ferdinand who inexplicably fails to keep his header down.
72
It almost works for the visitors as Giggs has time and space on the left to deliver a cross that allows Vidic to test Gomes with a header.
71
That change seems to be rather a strange one with United needing a goal but perhaps the craft of Giggs and Scholes could unlock the door for them.
69
Substitution
Manchester United making a double change now as Carlos Tevez and Darren Fletcher are replaced by Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes.
66
Manchester United must have had the ball for no fewer than three minutes since Bentley's free-kick as they pass it around the field but they are struggling for dynamism.
63
Bentley tries to bend and dip a free-kick inside Van Der Sar's top corner and the Dutchman has to scramble and dive across his goal to tip it over for a corner.
63
Substitution
Jermaine Jenas has taken a knock and has to be replaced by Jamie O'Hara.
62
Yellow Card
For the first time in the match Lennon gets to open up and run at Rafael and beats him - so the Brazlilian takes him down and takes a booking.
60
Berbatov involved well again now as he plays a double one-two with Carrick before feeding Park who spins Assou-Ekotto brilliantly to force a save from Gomes.
58
Spurs are under the cosh a little at the start of this half as Ronaldo beats three before playing it wide for Tevez but Spurs manage to crowd out the Argentine.
56
Yellow Card
Huddlestone picks up a yellow card for a foul on Park - although it seems to be for persistent offending.
55
Substitution
Spurs are making a change as lone striker Pavlyuchenko is replaced by Darren Bent.
54
It's in the net! But it won't count for Ronaldo! The ball smashes into his midrift and rebounds onto his arm before he smahes a superb shot past Gomes but referee Dean rules it out.
53
Berbatov comes alive! The Bulgarian turns two in the centre circle and bursts past Corluka and only a superb covering challenge from Dawson denies him a shot on goal.
50
Ronaldo is starting to see a bit more of the ball in decent positions and he beats Zokora in-field and plays it across for Fletcher whop tries his luck from 30 yards out and fails to test Gomes.
48
Ronaldo and Berbatov combine cleverly on the edge of the box and the ball is only inches away from the feet of an onrushing Tevez but it rolls through to Gomes.
Second half
The second period is underway.
Half time
HALF TIME: TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 0-0 MANCHESTER UNITED. Spurs have enjoyed the better of the chances in a poor half of football, while Berbatov has struggled to impose himself amidst a barrage of boos.
45
There are going to be three minutes of added time.
43
The game is just starting to warm-up so perhaps it is a shame that we are just minutes away from the interval.
41
Huddlestone lays out Pavlyuchenko! Not in a bad way though as Huddlestone strikes a stinging shot from rnage that hits the Russian full in the chest and he needs a breather.
40
Good football all round! Ronaldo and Tevez combine to take half the Spurs defence out of the game and Ronaldo looks to drill it across goal for Berbatov but Gomes whips it off his toes superbly.
39
Great chance! Zokora comes in off the touchline and crosses for Modric who has ghosted off his marker but his header is pretty poor and drifts over.
36
Sensational from Carlos Tevez! He turns Assou-Ekotto on halfway as United break and then holds off the Frenchman and Corluka into the penalty area where his effort is just a fraction too high.
34
Berbatov is having a poor evening! Park does really well to bundle past Zokora and Huddlestone on the left flank before feeding in for Berbatov who loses concentration and the ball rolls under his foot and through for Gomes.
31
It has been forgotten really that Michael Carrick is also returning to his former club and he tries his luck from long range and Dawson has to deflect behind.
29
Good double save from Van Der Sar! Lennon drives at Fletcher and forces a good stop at the near post from Van Der Sar who then stops the follow-up from Pavlyuchenko.
25
Spurs are doing a good job of keeping Cristiano Ronaldo shackled and just as he thinks he has a good one-on-one opening on Zokora, Bentley gets back to outnumber the Portuguese.
22
Things have got a little slow and a little quiet now at the Lane as both sides struggle to get any real control - then Berbatov passes it out of play and the Spurs fans are back involved again.
18
A promising duel is already emerging on the Spurs left as fleet-footed duo Rafael and Lennon go head-to-head - Lennon is in behind this time but the Brazilian recovers excellently to win himself a throw.
14
Harry Redknapp's side are starting to take control for the first time as they settle down and enjoy their own spell of possession.
11
Substitution
Woodgate has to be replaced by Tom Huddlestone which will cause a re-shuffle with Corluka at centre-back and Zokora at right back now.
10
An early worry now for Tottenham as Jonathan Woodgate needs treatment and seems to be limping off to the sidelines.
9
Spurs to get forward now and Bentley tries another spectacular volley from an outrageous distance and Van Der Sar has to dive full length to parry it away.
7
United have started really well here and Spurs are struggling to get any sort of foothold in the game as a result.
4
Half a chance now though! Berbatov at the heart of a smart United move that ends with Park's shot being deflected onto the top of the net by Dawson.
3
Spurs have hardly had a kick so far as United keep the ball in midfield but nothing too noteworthy from them.
1
Berbatov gets an early touch and a set of early boos to go with it - although there have definitely been harsher jeers to returning players before.
1
Kickoff
Mike Dean is the official for today's evening kick-off and he gets the game underway in front of a raucous home crowd.
Awaiting Kickoff
Man Utd: Van der Sar, Rafael Da Silva, Ferdinand, Vidic, O'Shea, Park, Fletcher, Carrick, Ronaldo, Berbatov, Tevez
The big team news from Manchester United is that former Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov is fit and starts at White Hart Lane where he can expect a less than welcoming reception today.
Awaiting Kickoff
Spurs are unrecognisable from the side that Juande Ramos left bottom of the Premier League as Harry 'Houdini' Redknapp has worked his magic to create a sense of confidence around all at White Hart Lane once again.
Awaiting Kickoff
Welcome to White Hart Lane where improving Tottenham Hotspur entertain reigning Champions Manchester United.
Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester United
Full time
FULL TIME: TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 0-0 MANCHESTER UNITED. The hosts were on the back foot for much of the second period as United forced good saves from Gomes but Spurs never looked too uncomfortable all evening.
Superb save! Giggs takes seniority over Ronaldo at the free-kick and sends it bending towards the top corner but Gomes gets up to it briliiantly to deny him with the help of the woodwork.
United have the upper hand as we enter the final few minutes but any result is still possible here.
Are we in for a dramatic finish at the Lane? Both sides are going for the win and there are gaps opening up everywhere.
Modric so close! The Croation runs at the United defence and hits a shot from range that deflects off Ferdinand to leave Van Der stranded as it clips the top of the net.
Park has been one of United's most dangerous players today and he produces another immaculate turn on Zokora to force a good diving tip from Gomes with a stinging half-volley.
Frustration is growing for the United players and again Ronaldo is the main protagonist as he petulantly flicks out a leg at Michael Dawson.
More poor defending at a set-piece from Spurs as Corluka gets it stuck between his feet and Carrick scrambled a shot in that Gomes has to be down smartly to stop.
The problem for Spurs is that they are struggling to keep the ball out of their half with Bent left on his own as United are winning it back and starting again.
Great chance! Giggs whips a corner to the near post for Rio Ferdinand who inexplicably fails to keep his header down.
It almost works for the visitors as Giggs has time and space on the left to deliver a cross that allows Vidic to test Gomes with a header.
That change seems to be rather a strange one with United needing a goal but perhaps the craft of Giggs and Scholes could unlock the door for them.
Substitution
Manchester United making a double change now as Carlos Tevez and Darren Fletcher are replaced by Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes.
Manchester United must have had the ball for no fewer than three minutes since Bentley's free-kick as they pass it around the field but they are struggling for dynamism.
Bentley tries to bend and dip a free-kick inside Van Der Sar's top corner and the Dutchman has to scramble and dive across his goal to tip it over for a corner.
Substitution
Jermaine Jenas has taken a knock and has to be replaced by Jamie O'Hara.
Yellow Card
For the first time in the match Lennon gets to open up and run at Rafael and beats him - so the Brazlilian takes him down and takes a booking.
Berbatov involved well again now as he plays a double one-two with Carrick before feeding Park who spins Assou-Ekotto brilliantly to force a save from Gomes.
Spurs are under the cosh a little at the start of this half as Ronaldo beats three before playing it wide for Tevez but Spurs manage to crowd out the Argentine.
Yellow Card
Huddlestone picks up a yellow card for a foul on Park - although it seems to be for persistent offending.
Substitution
Spurs are making a change as lone striker Pavlyuchenko is replaced by Darren Bent.
It's in the net! But it won't count for Ronaldo! The ball smashes into his midrift and rebounds onto his arm before he smahes a superb shot past Gomes but referee Dean rules it out.
Berbatov comes alive! The Bulgarian turns two in the centre circle and bursts past Corluka and only a superb covering challenge from Dawson denies him a shot on goal.
Ronaldo is starting to see a bit more of the ball in decent positions and he beats Zokora in-field and plays it across for Fletcher whop tries his luck from 30 yards out and fails to test Gomes.
Ronaldo and Berbatov combine cleverly on the edge of the box and the ball is only inches away from the feet of an onrushing Tevez but it rolls through to Gomes.
Second half
The second period is underway.
Half time
HALF TIME: TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 0-0 MANCHESTER UNITED. Spurs have enjoyed the better of the chances in a poor half of football, while Berbatov has struggled to impose himself amidst a barrage of boos.
There are going to be three minutes of added time.
The game is just starting to warm-up so perhaps it is a shame that we are just minutes away from the interval.
Huddlestone lays out Pavlyuchenko! Not in a bad way though as Huddlestone strikes a stinging shot from rnage that hits the Russian full in the chest and he needs a breather.
Good football all round! Ronaldo and Tevez combine to take half the Spurs defence out of the game and Ronaldo looks to drill it across goal for Berbatov but Gomes whips it off his toes superbly.
Great chance! Zokora comes in off the touchline and crosses for Modric who has ghosted off his marker but his header is pretty poor and drifts over.
Sensational from Carlos Tevez! He turns Assou-Ekotto on halfway as United break and then holds off the Frenchman and Corluka into the penalty area where his effort is just a fraction too high.
Berbatov is having a poor evening! Park does really well to bundle past Zokora and Huddlestone on the left flank before feeding in for Berbatov who loses concentration and the ball rolls under his foot and through for Gomes.
It has been forgotten really that Michael Carrick is also returning to his former club and he tries his luck from long range and Dawson has to deflect behind.
Good double save from Van Der Sar! Lennon drives at Fletcher and forces a good stop at the near post from Van Der Sar who then stops the follow-up from Pavlyuchenko.
Spurs are doing a good job of keeping Cristiano Ronaldo shackled and just as he thinks he has a good one-on-one opening on Zokora, Bentley gets back to outnumber the Portuguese.
Things have got a little slow and a little quiet now at the Lane as both sides struggle to get any real control - then Berbatov passes it out of play and the Spurs fans are back involved again.
A promising duel is already emerging on the Spurs left as fleet-footed duo Rafael and Lennon go head-to-head - Lennon is in behind this time but the Brazilian recovers excellently to win himself a throw.
Harry Redknapp's side are starting to take control for the first time as they settle down and enjoy their own spell of possession.
Substitution
Woodgate has to be replaced by Tom Huddlestone which will cause a re-shuffle with Corluka at centre-back and Zokora at right back now.
An early worry now for Tottenham as Jonathan Woodgate needs treatment and seems to be limping off to the sidelines.
Spurs to get forward now and Bentley tries another spectacular volley from an outrageous distance and Van Der Sar has to dive full length to parry it away.
United have started really well here and Spurs are struggling to get any sort of foothold in the game as a result.
Half a chance now though! Berbatov at the heart of a smart United move that ends with Park's shot being deflected onto the top of the net by Dawson.
Spurs have hardly had a kick so far as United keep the ball in midfield but nothing too noteworthy from them.
Berbatov gets an early touch and a set of early boos to go with it - although there have definitely been harsher jeers to returning players before.
Kickoff
Mike Dean is the official for today's evening kick-off and he gets the game underway in front of a raucous home crowd.
Awaiting Kickoff
Man Utd: Van der Sar, Rafael Da Silva, Ferdinand, Vidic, O'Shea, Park, Fletcher, Carrick, Ronaldo, Berbatov, Tevez
Awaiting Kickoff
Tottenham: Gomes, Corluka, Dawson, Woodgate, Assou-Ekotto, Lennon, Zokora, Jenas, Bentley, Modric, Pavlyuchenko
Awaiting Kickoff
The big team news from Manchester United is that former Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov is fit and starts at White Hart Lane where he can expect a less than welcoming reception today.
Awaiting Kickoff
Spurs are unrecognisable from the side that Juande Ramos left bottom of the Premier League as Harry 'Houdini' Redknapp has worked his magic to create a sense of confidence around all at White Hart Lane once again.
Awaiting Kickoff
Welcome to White Hart Lane where improving Tottenham Hotspur entertain reigning Champions Manchester United.