Manchester United loose to Tottenham

 

Tottenham Hotspur secured a convincing 3-0 win against Manchester United, with goals from Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke. Read the full match analysis. 👇

Tottenham Hotspur delivered a stunning performance at Old Trafford, defeating Manchester United 3-0. The win marked a significant statement of intent for Spurs, while Manchester United's struggles continued.

The match began with a bang as Brennan Johnson scored in the third minute, thanks to Micky van de Ven's incredible 70-yard run. Johnson's fourth goal in four games set the tone for Tottenham's dominance.

Dejan Kulusevski doubled the lead just after halftime, capitalizing on a deflected cross. Kulusevski's delicate finish left Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana with no chance.

To make matters worse for Manchester United, captain Bruno Fernandes received a straight red card in the 42nd minute for a high challenge on James Maddison.

Dominic Solanke sealed the victory for Tottenham with a goal in the 77th minute, his third goal in as many appearances.

Tottenham's victory was built on their control of possession (62% vs. 38%) and clever movement. 

Manchester United's performance was criticized by Gary Neville, who called it "absolutely disgusting" and "one of the worst performances" under manager Erik ten Hag.

- Lack of creativity: Manchester United struggled to create clear chances.

- Defensive vulnerabilities: Tottenham exploited Manchester United's defensive weaknesses.

- Discipline: Bruno Fernandes's red card compounded Manchester United's woes.

Tottenham Hotspur's 3-0 win against Manchester United marked a significant statement of intent. With their dominant performance, Spurs solidified their top-four ambitions. Manchester United, meanwhile, must regroup and address their struggles.