The Tottenham vs Manchester United player ratings were a lot of fun to dish out as two Premier League powers went all out for the win and Spurs’ midfield duo were key in delivering the victory.
It was Spurs who prevailed as Pape Matar Sarr and an own goal gave them victory after a great second half display full of passion and grit on Ange Postecoglou’s home debut as Tottenham boss.
Erik ten Hag and Manchester United had plenty of chances but they still have a huge imbalance to their team, especially in midfield, to sort out.
Below you will find out marks out of 10 and analysis on each player.
An entertaining first half ended goalless but Spurs came out quickly in the second and took the lead through midfielder Pape Sarr, who pounced on a deflected cross to fire into the roof of the net from close range. Later a flowing move found substitute Ben Davies arriving in the box, whose shot was diverted in by United defender Lisandro Martinez.
It capped the perfect start to Postecoglou’s reign at home, while for Erik ten Hag the game suggested there are plenty of problems to solve before the transfer market shuts in 10 days’ time.
Antony almost found an instant equaliser when he rattled the post on the end of pass from Bruno Fernandes, who spurned a glorious headed opportunity from six yards out when the game was goalless.
United thought they should have had a penalty during the first half when Alejandro Garnacho's shot struck Cristian Romero's arm but a VAR review concluded with no offence found.
And their misery was complete seven minutes from time when Davies scuffed home a cross from fellow sub Ivan Perisic to crown the latest flowing move from Ange Postecoglou's men.
The new Spurs manager reacted sheepishly to fans already signing his name this week, claiming he hasn’t earned that honour just yet. Results like this won’t harm the esteem in which he’s held and there was palpable joy around a stadium that has soaked up its fair share of misery over the past couple of seasons.
The Australian’s signature style was in evidence from a crisp passing move in the first minute that Spurs started calmly in their own box and concluded with Porro charging forward to cross for Son Heung-min.
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