It was a first half full of chances in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as Tottenham and Manchester United played intensively and produced a good first half.
Bruno Fernandez and Sarr had their chances and were dangerous in the last 16, with Sarr that hits the outside of the post. Pedro Porro has his chance after forty minutes, but could not find the net, hitting the crossbar.
The second half started with both teams wanting to control the pitch. United attacked on the left side with Shaw and Rashford, but Tottenham were ready to respond in the right way.
The first goal
They continued to press in the left side with Dejan Kulusewski, who served a pass with Pape Sarr scoring the first goal of the game.
Manchester United insisted with Anthony, who found the post in the 51-th minute. Tottenham created with Udogie, but could not find the net. Casemiro on the other end had a brilliant chance with a standard kick, but his header was saved by Vicario putting strong hands on the ball.
Tottenham created with Udogie and Son and had more chances to go upfront for the second time. The match was in their hand and several attacking situations put Red Devils in real difficulties.
After 65 minutes of play, ten Hag decides to change Anthony, Wan Bissaka, and Alejandro Garnacho. The wings were not as productive in the first half and he needed to bring fresh legs.
Five minutes later Udogie and Richarlison were replaced by Davies and Perisic to balance the game in the midfield. All the players from United, including the defender Dalot and the midfielders Eriksen and Sancho didn’t produce as much intensity to change things for Manchester United.
Sarr was replaced by Hojbejrg in the center of the midfield after good, productive 75 minutes. Rashford continued to play on the right side, but his play was ineffective and was blocked by Tottenham’s midfield.
The second goal
The United boss decided to interfere, but Tottenham strikes again with Ben Davies scoring the second goal. Lisandro Martinez touched the ball that ended at the back of the net.
At the end of the game, Postecoglou substituted Emerson Royal and Solomon replaced Kulusevski and Pedro Porro.
Pellisteri and Martial did not bring anything for United as the match ended in a double advantage. Tottenham found a victory that means so much in this Premier League start. They were more persistent and brought more quality to the game. At the same time, United has to bring fresh ideas as they lack some important aspects in the game.
In the end, nine minutes does not bring any change and this challenge is won by Tottenham, which has more to show with a super-motivated team. Maybe the attack has to show more, but the team is already in the fast course of the track in the starting of this season.