Premier League: Tottenham Take Big Home Win Against Manchester United

 

Tottenham seized their first win of the season at home with 2-0 defeat of Manchester United in a game that was a well-deserved victory and dictated by the hosts. 

After a couple of missed chances from Pape Sarr and Pedro-Porro, Spurs' efforts paid off sooner after the halftime break as Sarr side-footed a shot home following an assist from Dejan Kulusevski. 

Meanwhile, United had a couples of chances earlier into the game and finest from Bruno Fernandes, and after that, they began to dwindle as Spurs controlled game on. 

Sarr's goal was his first for the club, and likewise, it was Tottenham's first home game win against United after five previous meeting. 

Quick Run Through The Game

The goalless first half went through with plenty of missed chances and suspense from both side but without a doubt, Spurs had the most of the half. The hosts soon picked up and dictated the game. 

Both sides did have their fair share of chances speaking of Bruno Fernandes' header from close-range. Unmarked but very casual with the effort and the ball went over the bar. 

Spurs, were fantastic on the counter, center and wings. The combination of James Maddison, Son Heung-min and Richardlison eased off the pressure that might arise from Harry Kane's exit. Their best chances were Pedro-Porro's effort that clipped the crossbar and Pape Sarr's effort from inside the box saved by Onana following a through pass from Maddison. 

It all changed as Spurs took the lead earlier into the second half as Sarr smashed home Dejan Kulusevski's through ball that got deflected into the Senegalese's foot. 

Most of the half was dictated by Spurs and under pressure United handed their hosts the second goal Lisandro Martinez deflected home Ben Davies' effort with 17 minutes remaining.