Dhaka, May 23 -- Brennan Johnson's bundled first-half goal helped Tottenham Hotspur win a scrappy Europa League final 1-0 against Manchester United on Wednesday as they cast aside their domestic woes to end a painful 17-year trophy drought.
In a season where both clubs plummeted down the Premier League, Tottenham emerged from a dismal campaign with something to celebrate as well as a lucrative berth in next season's Champions League.
It was Spurs' first silverware since the 2008 League Cup and their first European trophy since their 1984 UEFA Cup success.
Johnson scored in the 42nd minute when United's defense crumbled as Pape Sarr swung in a cross while goalkeeper Andre Onana remained rooted to his line. Johnson and United defender Luke...