After going 1-0 down, United have been shedding the ball, shedding challenges, being crushed in duels and discovering it arduous to play out. They weren’t monitoring runners and didn’t know who to mark.
Briefly, they have been a complete mess.
Tottenham might have been 3-0 up by the point Bruno Fernandes was despatched off earlier than half-time – which was a harsh choice by the best way – and the sport ought to have been accomplished.
Spurs supervisor Ange Postecoglou has been criticised for being too daring in some video games, however his staff attempt to win video games by enjoying adventurous soccer excessive up the pitch and, towards United they have been rewarded for his or her bravery.
That began with the progressive passing we noticed from their centre-halves, and one of many causes Spurs dominated the primary half was as a result of they have been actually assured in what they have been making an attempt to do.
United had a plan too, however they’ve needed to adapt with out the injured Rasmus Hojlund, who’s the one out-and-out striker they’ve. He got here on late within the sport towards Spurs however shouldn’t be absolutely match after a hamstring harm.
They’ve used two quantity 10s like they did on Sunday earlier than and accomplished OK, enjoying on the counter-attack and utilizing their speedy wingers.
It obtained them a few possibilities towards Spurs too, regardless that they weren’t enjoying nicely, so it might harsh to say they do not have concepts or seem like they work on something after they have the ball.
As a substitute, in distinction to Spurs, I believe a insecurity of their patterns of play is their predominant concern after they play out from the again.
A part of that’s right down to the actual fact United have been always altering their staff – their centre-halves Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez had solely partnered one another thrice earlier than Sunday, for instance.
I truly assume that facet of issues will enhance as their gamers get used to one another, as a result of we all know they’re ok.
