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Drew Spence came within inches of breaking the deadlock for Tottenham midway through the second half At a glance Man Utd slip four points behind Chelsea in Champions League race United go third, a point clear of Arsenal, but Gunners have three games in hand United have now won just of their past eight in all competitions Tottenham dominate possession and have 22 shots to United's 10 attempts Spurs end four-match losing streak and remain fifth with two games left PLAYER RATINGS Ella Toone made a welcome return but Manchester United's Champions League hopes were dealt a huge blow as they were held to a goalless draw at Tottenham. Hosts Spurs dominated at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, bossing possession and raining shots on Phallon Tullis-Joyce's goal, but could not make their superiority count. United have managed just one win in their past eight games, and this result meant they fell four points behind second-placed Chelsea with just two Women's Super League games remaining. Although they returned to the top three, a point above Arsenal, the Gunners have three games in hand on United. England midfielder Toone was back for this game having been absent since December with a hip problem. She came off the bench midway through the second half as United struggled. Tottenham ended a run of four defeats with the point and remain fifth, just two points shy of their best ever WSL return. Despite missing leading scorer Beth England, Spurs made the brighter start in sun-drenched north London and pinned the visitors back for much of the opening half with Signe Gaupset, Olivia Holdt and Maika Hamano particularly influential. Gaupset's 20-yard effort deflected narrowly wide, the first of 22 goal attempts by Tottenham, 17 of which failed to hit the target. Spurs' Cathinka Tandberg looped a header over, while Jess Park sliced a volley off target on a rare United foray into the Tottenham half. Tullis-Joyce did well to punch a couple of corners clear under pressure and held Tandberg's header just before the break, when Melvine Malard was sent on by Marc Skinner and made an immediate impression as United upped the tempo. Spurs keeper Lize Kop was called on for the first time after 55 minutes to beat away a Malard effort at her near post, while the substitute nodded wide after Jayde Riviere stood up a cross soon after. Holdt's bouncing effort from the edge of the area was shovelled round the upright by Tullis-Joyce, and the same player had another low shot blocked in the goalmouth. After more than four months out, Toone made her comeback after 63 minutes, but it was Tottenham rather than United who initially raised their level after her introduction. A free-kick from Matilda Vinberg was miscued by Gaupset with the goal at her mercy before Ella Morris sent the rebound inches wide, while Tullis-Joyce diverted Vinberg's angled effort past the upright moments later and Drew Spence almost glanced the subsequent corner home. Kop denied Park and was forced into a sprawling save from Toone's 25-yard curler as United finished strongly. However, Spurs substitute Lenna Gunning-Williams spurned a golden chance to win it in added time, shooting tamely at Tullis-Joyce after getting in behind Le Tissier. United's Skinner is the WSL's longest-serving current boss, and he has watched his side register one win in eight in all competitions at a crucial point of the season. There have been defeats by Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round and League Cup final, home and away losses in the Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich, a derby thumping by Manchester City and now a second domestic goalless draw in five weeks. The only goals United have scored in their past four WSL games came in the 2-1 win over Everton on 21 March. Whether it was rustiness in their first match for 25 days since their Champions League exit in Germany, or tired legs and minds towards the end of a long season which looks like ending on a low note, Skinner recognised his team were off the pace in the first half. "We weren't at the speed of the game we needed to be - the pressing wasn't good enough, " he said. "We need to start games more effectively than we did today. " United's European destiny is no longer in their hands. Manchester United have a home game against Brighton next Saturday, 2 May (12: 00) and head to Chelsea on 16 May (13: 00) to round off their campaign. Tottenham entertain London City Lionesses on 3 May (12: 00) before a 16 May trip to face Brighton (13: 00). After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Head here to get involved Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page Last Updated 26th April 2026 at 15: 54 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Martin Ho Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Marc Skinner Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Manager: Martin Ho Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Marc Skinner Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Women's Super League All competitions All competitions All competitions Match ends, Tottenham Hotspur Women 0, Manchester United Women 0. Second Half ends, Tottenham Hotspur Women 0, Manchester United Women 0. Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Lize Kop (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women). Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Amanda Nildén. Foul by Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women). Lisa Naalsund (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt saved. Lenna Gunning-Williams (Tottenham Hotspur Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United Women). Assisted by Matilda Vinberg. Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Eveliina Summanen replaces Olivia Holdt because of an injury. Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time. Substitution, Manchester United Women. Gabby George replaces Millie Turner because of an injury. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Millie Turner (Manchester United Women). Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Toko Koga. Attempt blocked. Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jess Park. Foul by Lenna Gunning-Williams (Tottenham Hotspur Women). Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt saved. Jess Park (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Lize Kop (Tottenham Hotspur Women). Assisted by Anna Sandberg. Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Amanda Nildén. Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.