Man United v Tottenham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Kulusevski and Solanke score in big win
Manchester United host Spurs in Sunday’s late kick-off, with both teams looking for what could be pivotal points in the race for top four
Manchester United were hammered and humbled by Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, beaten 3-0 as captain Bruno Fernandes was shown a straight red card.
The match got off in the worst possible way for the hosts as Micky van de Ven embarked on a brilliant run to tee up Brennan Johnson for a tap-in, but United failed to respond as they were dominated ion their own patch throughout. Andre Onana prevented the scoreline from being any worse, but Fernandes’ knee-high challenge on James Maddison saw him sent-off right before half-time.
Straight after the restart Dejan Kulusevski volleyed in a second, while Dominic Solank poked in a third for Spurs later on - but the damage had long since been done as United were woeful and booed off the pitch by a section of their fans at full time. Follow all the reaction and updates in the live blog below:
‘Unstoppable’ Micky van de Ven produces stunning assist with 70-yard sprint
Micky van de Ven produced a stunning 70-yard run from defence to set up Brennan Johnson’s opening goal at Manchester United in a “special” assist from the Tottenham centre-back.
Van de Ven pounced on a loose ball in the Spurs half after Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford lost possession, before the Dutch international surged forward from inside the halfway line.
Van de Ven eased away from Manuel Ugarte and past compatriot Matthijs de Ligt to reach the byline before squaring a perfect low cross to the back post, where a grinning Johnson was on hand to tap into the empty net.
‘Unstoppable’ Micky van de Ven produces stunning assist with 70-yard sprint
‘One of the best runs I’ve ever seen from a centre-back’
HT - Man United 0-1 Tottenham
Van de Ven beats Garnacho in a foot race down the wing and slide-tackles the ball out of play - that just about sums up the difference between the teams.
The half-time whistle goes and boos ring out, be they for Erik ten Hag, his team or the referee. Could be all three from this home crowd.
Spurs lead, one-nil.
45+3’ - Man United 0-1 Spurs
United must be amazed they are only a goal behind. Mount goes straight through Bentancur for no reason and is booked.
They have been so, so far off it in this first half, but Spurs have missed two or three really decent openings to add to Johnson’s early strike.
44’ - Man United 0-1 Spurs
A dreadful afternoon gets worse for United who immediately make a change. Mainoo is replaced by Mason Mount - although bizarrely Mount doesn’t come on straight away and the home team play on for a few moments with nine.
They are down to ten though and not looking in good shape today at all.
Five minutes added on.
RED CARD! 42’ - Man United 0-1 Spurs
Bruno Fernandes given a straight red card!
The United midfielder slipped as he changed direction, then lunged into a knee-high tackle on James Maddison who was skipping away from him.
No doubt about the decision, he’s far too high and not going for the ball at all.
United down to ten men.
42’ - Man United 0-1 Spurs
Dalot is carded to make it both United full-backs into the book, dragging down Kulusevski.
The Swede sees a shot blocked by Mainoo just after, as Spurs continue their assault on Onana’s goal - but no second reward for them yet, which will give Ten Hag hope that he can demand a reaction from his team at the break.
This game is like a basketball match at times, both sides looking for passes through gaps from deep to flood forward, but only Spurs are doing it with any productive manner.
40’ - Man United 0-1 Spurs
The first real moment for United - Garnacho batters a volley against the outside of the post.
Rashford’s deep cross finds his fellow winger and he sets himself, then powers a drive which Vicario might have covered, but strikes the woodwork anyway. A warning for Spurs, after their domination of this first half.
Then it’s up the other end and it really should be 2-0 as Timo Werner speeds away from the defence - but one-on-one with Onana, he shoots straight at the keeper who saves.
36’ - Man United 0-1 Spurs
De Ligt has continually given possession away when trying to play out, but he now blocks Udogie as he again bursts through and tries to shoot - it’s over for a corner. Spurs continue pressing for this second goal - and Romero very nearly gets it in spectacular fashion.
A first corner is half-cleared, Porro crosses back in and Romero produces a side-on bicycle kick which flies only a yard wide of the post.
Mazraoui is then booked for a late slide in on Udogie as United continue to fail to get to grips with the pace of their opponents.
32’ - Man United 0-1 Spurs
Richard Jolly at Old Trafford:
“A rather chastening half-hour for Manchester United who, one Joshua Zirkzee shot apart, have not threatened enough, while looking troubled by Tottenham's pace and creativity. Perhaps Erik ten Hag's gameplan is to counter-attack, but Spurs have done that better as well as looking the superior side in possession.”
30' - Man United 0-1 Spurs
Kulusevski and Johnson link once more around the right edge of the box, where United are just totally unable to shut down the spaces and stop Spurs continually running past them. Maddison’s eventual cross is beyond Werner this time but Dalot is pickpocketed, Maddison shoots - Onana saves.
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