Pape Sarr’s strike and a late own goal from Lisandro Martinez gave Tottenham a thrilling 2-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday.
The victory is coming after Tottenham manager, Ange Postecoglou, promised to bring entertaining football to north London in his first Premier League home game in charge.
The opener came four minutes into the second half when Dejan Kulusevski’s deflected cross found Sarr at the back post and Spurs’ victory was assured when Martinez flicked in Ben Davies’ strike late on.
New Spurs goalkeeper, Guglielmo Vicario, earned his first clean sheet in the Premier League with stunning stops in both halves, denying Marcus Rashford and then Casemiro – although he was relieved when Antony struck a post seconds after Sarr’s breakthrough.
READ ALSO: 10-man Liverpool beat Bournemouth at Anfield
It was the third time the frame of that goal had been struck, with Tottenham hitting the bar with a Pedro Porro drive and then the other post with a deflected Sarr cross in a matter of seconds at the end of the first half which had been largely dominated by the visitors.
Add in the penalty shouts from both sides which demanded VAR checks – Cristian Romero surviving a handball decision and Martinez escaping unpunished from a barge on the Spurs defender – and this was a game which had almost everything.
The roar of appreciation from the Tottenham fans when Yves Bissouma’s backheel set up a blocked shot from Heung-Min Son summed up the complete mood change Postecoglou has already instilled.
As for United, their loss of the midfield battle in the second half and rugged defending as Spurs took control will give boss Erik ten Hag plenty to consider on the back of an unconvincing win over Wolves in the opening round of the season. Once again, Casemiro looked overwhelmed in the middle of the park.
This was the first time United had lost at this stadium and their first defeat on the road at Spurs in six trips.
Tottenham’s next game is away to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, August 26.
Spurs then travel to Fulham in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, August 29.
Manchester United are next in action on Saturday when they host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
Erik ten Hag’s side then travel to Arsenal on Sunday September 3.
- EPL: Bournemouth thrash Man United at Old Trafford as Everton draw Chelsea - December 22, 2024
- ‘It’ll improve access to education’: Kaduna poly lauds Uba Sani on retirement age - December 22, 2024
- Atiku: 2025 budget lacks reforms to tackle Nigeria’s woes - December 22, 2024
