Matthijs de Ligt’s header at the death for Manchester United means Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison now holds an unwanted—and certainly niche—Premier League record.
United and Spurs faced off for the first time since their low-quality Europa League final at the weekend, and the two sides combined to produce another uninspiring game of football before the contest burst into life late on.
Richarlison thought he won it at the death, removing his shirt in celebration. Though, a late equaliser from De Ligt spoiled the party as the points were shared.
were keen to rub salt into the wounds after. They confirmed that Richarlison is the first player in Premier League history to be booked twice for taking his shirt off after scoring a goal, only for his team to concede after.
