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 pitch Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

It's on ... so the groundsmen have got some last minute prep to do Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Crikey, that could take a while Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Some early fans settle into their seats in the snow Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Out come the players, with Robin Van Persie at the back of the United team Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The two managers Alex Ferguson and André Villas-Boas share a joke just before kick-off Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Nemanja Vidic clears a Spurs free-kick as the snow tumbles down Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

In the 25th minute, van Persie scores with a header - his 22nd goal of the season Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

Gareth Bale is helped back to the pitch by Tom Cleverley after falling over the advertising screens
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Sir Alex Ferguson barks instructions at his players, who've yet to extend their lead
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Clint Dempsey hands off Vidic Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

Wayne Rooney appears to be fouled by Steven Caulker in the box but no penalty is given
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White Hart Lane is getting a proper coating of snow Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Thank goodness for the yellow ball Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Van Persie has a shot in the second half, but can't find the net
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In injury time, Clint Dempsey scrambles an equaliser for Spurs
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The home fans and players are delighted Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

But van Persie and his colleagues are dejected
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A point apiece - a deserved result in the eyes of most people, but not Sir Alex Ferguson who is livid with the officials after the match Photograph: Tom Jenkins