Tottenham vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result and final score after Spurs dominate
Who will land a telling blow early in the new Premier League season?
Tottenham beat Manchester United 2-0 with an impressive display in their first home game under new manager Ange Postecoglou.
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.
Follow the action from the Premier League match below.
Half-time: Tottenham 0-0 Manchester United
A few of the best images from that first half:
Half-time: Tottenham 0-0 Manchester United
Speaking on Sky Sports at half-time, Roy Keane accuses Spurs of “arrogance” for playing around with the ball at the back and urges United to keep pressing Porro in particular into mistakes. “Everyone is trying to play like Man City,” he bemoans.
Half-time: Tottenham 0-0 Manchester United
More than 20 shots across that first half tells the story of an entertaining game. Bruno Fernandes wasted Manchester United’s best opportunity with a wayward header from point-blank range, while at the other Pedro Porro cracked the bar with Spurs’ closest effort. Plenty to look forward to in the second half.
Tottenham 0-0 Manchester United
45 min: There will be three minutes of added time. Postecoglou might be the slightly happier of the two managers but it’s been pretty even, in truth. Famous last words, but I’d be amazed if there are no goals in this game.
Tottenham 0-0 Manchester United
43 min: Porro delivers from the right and Romero, up for a set-piece, is there to get his head on it. The ball loops into the air but Onana beats Richarlison in the air to claim it. At the other end, Casemiro can’t control a ball on the run the box after a brilliant Onana kick had set United on the counter.
Tottenham 0-0 Manchester United
41 min: A good few minutes for Tottenham and they have their tails up now. Can they get the breakthrough before half-time?
Crossbar! Tottenham 0-0 Manchester United
39 min: Spurs flow forwards and the ball breaks to Pedro Porro on the edge of the box, who cracks a shot against the crossbar. Seconds later Sarr’s cross is deflected accidentally by Shaw on to the near post and bounces safe, with Onana beaten both times. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is rocking now.
Tottenham 0-0 Manchester United
37 min: Bissouma skips away from Antony who scythes down the midfielder and gets booked. Bruno Fernandes complains aggressively, and he’s booked too. Michael Oliver is taking no nonsense today, which is good to see. The new clampdown on dissent is excellent, in my book.
Tottenham 0-0 Manchester United
35 min: An astonishing miss by Bruno Fernandes! Luke Shaw dollies a cross into the middle and Bruno times his run to perfection as the Spurs defence steps up. But, from about six yards out with only the goalkeeper to beat, he heads the ball way off target. It’s a horrible shank of an effort, and Bruno buries his face in his hands.
Tottenham 0-0 Manchester United
31 min: Antony tries to curl a shot from range, but it’s not on target. The full-back behind him, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, is booked a moment later blocking Spurs from taking a quick free-kick.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies