Manchester United 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur: 3 reasons why the Red Devils won | Premier League 2019-20
Manchester United once again stepped up to the plate when a top 6 side came calling, as they handed Jose Mourinho his first loss as Tottenham Hotspur manager. The party began quite early, as Marcus Rashford put the hosts ahead in the 6th minute, whipping a low shot past Paulo Gazzaniga and into the goal. After the quick lead, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men kept chipping away, surprisingly dominating Mourinho's Spurs.
However, Dele Alli pulled the visitors level just before half time, latching onto a loose ball before stylishly beating the United defenders and thumping the ball past David de Gea. A few minutes after the break, Rashford was on song again, as he converted a spot-kick after being fouled by Moussa Sissoko in the box.
It was a thrilling encounter, and United moved into the top 6 on 21 points, with Spurs falling to 8th place. In this article, we analyse a few reasons why Solskjaer's men came away with a win.
3. Commanding performance from Manchester United
The Red Devils have been accused of one too many lethargic performances this season, however, in this fixture they came out of the tunnel swinging for the fences immediately.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men seem to be in their element whenever they take on top teams, and once again they proved that assertion right. In this encounter they played well as a unit, connecting the dots crisply with their passes when in possession, and covered every blade of grass when without the ball.
Jose Mourinho's men were completely outmanoeuvred for much of the game, as even the dangerous Harry Kane was kept under lock and key for much of the encounter. Club captain Ashley Young could even be heard occasionally barking: "Concentrate!" during the match, as the boys in red for once this season played arguably to their full potential.
Solskjaer has been under immense pressure this campaign but this victory and performance could mark a major turning point in his season.
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