Tottenham 3 Manchester United 0 analysis: Christian Eriksen the star man as Spurs run riot at the Lane

Three goals in six minutes saw Spurs destroy United

Sunday 10 April 2016 18:53 BST
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Christian Eriksen looks to play a pass for Tottenham
Christian Eriksen looks to play a pass for Tottenham (Getty)

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MAN OF THE MATCH

Christian Eriksen: The architect of Manchester United downfall was at the heart of everything good when Tottenham went forward. Eriksen's cross for Dele Alli to open the scoring was particularly impressive.

MOMENT OF THE MATCH

The injury to an 18-year-old defender played a big part in United's downfall. Timothy Fosu-Mensah was an impressive presence for the visitors and his injury was swiftly followed by Spurs' three goals in six minutes.

VIEW FROM THE BENCH

Louis van Gaal will have found his seat increasingly uncomfortable as the second half wore on. The United boss looked to have squeezed the attacking threat out of Tottenham, only to be undone in some style after Fosu-Mensah was forced off.


Erik Lamela celebrates scoring Tottenham's third of the game (Getty)

 Erik Lamela celebrates scoring Tottenham's third of the game (Getty)
 (2016 Getty Images)

MOAN OF THE MATCH

Manchester United turning up to White Hart Lane at 3.45pm for a 4pm kick-off after getting stuck in traffic. You cannot control external factors but leaving extra time when driving through London is a given.

WHO'S NEXT

Stoke v Tottenham (Barclays Premier League, Monday April 18)

Manchester United v Aston Villa (Barclays Premier League, Saturday April 16)

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