Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United – in pictures
A final decision about whether to play the game is taken by the referee with both clubs present on the pitchPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianIt's on ... so the groundsmen have got some last minute prep to doPhotograph: Tom JenkinsCrikey, that could take a whilePhotograph: Tom Jenkins
Some early fans settle into their seats in the snowPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins for the GuardianOut come the players, with Robin Van Persie at the back of the United teamPhotograph: Tom JenkinsThe two managers Alex Ferguson and André Villas-Boas share a joke just before kick-offPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianNemanja Vidic clears a Spurs free-kick as the snow tumbles downPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianIn the 25th minute, van Persie scores with a header - his 22nd goal of the seasonPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/The GuardianGareth Bale is helped back to the pitch by Tom Cleverley after falling over the advertising screens Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The GuardianSir Alex Ferguson barks instructions at his players, who've yet to extend their lead Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The GuardianClint Dempsey hands off VidicPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/The GuardianWayne Rooney appears to be fouled by Steven Caulker in the box but no penalty is given Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The GuardianWhite Hart Lane is getting a proper coating of snowPhotograph: Tom JenkinsThank goodness for the yellow ballPhotograph: Tom JenkinsVan Persie has a shot in the second half, but can't find the net Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The GuardianIn injury time, Clint Dempsey scrambles an equaliser for Spurs Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The GuardianThe home fans and players are delightedPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/The GuardianBut van Persie and his colleagues are dejected Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The GuardianA point apiece - a deserved result in the eyes of most people, but not Sir Alex Ferguson who is livid with the officials after the matchPhotograph: Tom Jenkins
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