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30th Sep: MATCH WRAP MONDAY: Man Utd vs Spurs Review
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In today's episode, we dive into Tottenham's dominant 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, which has left United manager Erik ten Hag facing mounting pressure. We'll unpack how Spurs, without star player Son Heung-min, ran the show from start to finish, with standout performances from Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke. We'll also discuss United's woes, including Bruno Fernandes' costly red card and their tactical disarray. Join us as we explore the key moments, stats, and what this result means for both teams moving forward.
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Transcript
Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:00:08
officialgspn
Hello, and welcome to the Daily Tottenham Podcast from the Global Sports Podcast Network.
Tottenham's Triumph over Manchester United
00:00:12
officialgspn
I'm Joe Forrester, and what a weekend for Spurs fans with that image of Mickey van der Ven galloping the length of the old Trafford pitch permanently seared into all Tottenham fans' minds as Andrews boys dismantle Manchester United in their own backyard. Today, I've got your full match report with analysis, key moments, the big stats, and where the game was won and lost. So let's get into it. And do remember, you can have your say at GSB and Tottenham on all social media.
Key Match Highlights and Performances
00:00:35
officialgspn
So, if you missed it, here's what happened. Tottenham delivered a commanding performance to defeat Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford, piling further pressure on Eric Tenharg. Spurs, without star forward Sun Hyung Minh, overwhelmed United with a dominant display from start to finish, securing their fourth successive win across all competitions.
00:00:53
officialgspn
From the outset, Tottenham imposed their style on the game, setting the tone early when Brennan Johnson scored in the third minute. The goal came from a stunning solo run by Micky van der Venne, who surged from his own half before setting up Johnson for an easy finish. Spurs' relentless pressure throughout the first half left fans wondering how they only had a one goal lead at the break.
00:01:11
officialgspn
United goalkeeper Andrea Nana was the sole bright spot for the hosts, pulling off crucial saves, including a one-on-one stop to deny Timo Werner. United's day went from bad to worse when Bruno Fernandes received a red card three minutes before half-time for a reckless lunge on James Madison after slipping on the wet pitch. The red card only compounded United's misery, but even before being reduced to 10 men, they were thoroughly outclassed.
00:01:34
officialgspn
And Posterkogli's side capitalised on their dominance just two minutes into the second half when Dejan Kulesevsky coolly chipped the ball over Annana after a swift counter-attack led by Johnson. The second goal all but ended the contest, with the United offering little in response. Kulesevsky's influence was absolutely immense. The Swede created a remarkable nine chances, the most ever recorded by a visiting player in a Premier League match at Old Trafford since 2003-2004.
00:01:58
officialgspn
and, astonishingly, six of those chances came before Fernandez's dismissal, underlining Spurs superiority even before United were reduced to ten men. Dominic Solanke added a third goal in the 78th minute, poking home from Pepe Mata Saar's flicked header following a corner.
Post-Match Analysis and Coaches' Insights
00:02:14
officialgspn
The goal rewarded Solanke's tireless work and cemented Tottenham's dominance. By that point, many United fans had already left the stadium, a reflection of their team's lacklustre display and the growing frustration with ten Haag.
00:02:26
officialgspn
This really was an example of Posterkogloo's spurs in full flow because for Tottenham, this was likely the best display underbegange since the early months of his reign. The team pressed aggressively, controlled possession and carved out countless opportunities. Posterkogloo's emotions on the touch line, ranging from frustration at missed chances to elation at key moments, mirrored the intensity with which Tottenham played. Speaking after the game, Posterkogloo praised his team's efforts but highlighted the need for more clinical finishing, saying, the lads are outstanding today, We know we've got quality, but we need to make sure we're capitalising on our chances. Today was one of those days where everything clicked, but it's about showing that consistency. Brennan Johnson, who scored his fourth consecutive goal and set up Koulousevki's second, played a key role in Tottenham's performance. Watching from the stands, his father David Johnson, who started his career at Manchester United, witnessed his son's brilliant display against his former club. Johnson's recent run of form is a clear response to criticism from some Spurs fans earlier in the season.
Podcast Network Promotion and Match Statistics
00:03:23
officialgspn
While for Manchester United the defeat plunges Eric Tenharg into deeper turmoil. His team has now dropped into the bottom half of the Premier League table and this performance was as concerning as the result itself. United looked tactically disorganized, lacked discipline and were second best in every department.
00:03:39
officialgspn
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00:04:02
officialgspn
Now, let's have a quick look at the key stats that really show where the game was won and lost. Now, it was all about dominance for Tottenham. Spurs created 16 shots, seven on target and completed 615 passes by far outpacing Manchester United's 290. Now, we already mentioned Dejanka Luszewski's contribution. um He created nine chances, as we said, setting a new record for a visiting player, Old Trafford, in the Premier League, six of those before United's red card.
00:04:26
officialgspn
and Brennan Johnson's form is a standout plus for Spurs fans as well scoring his fourth consecutive goal and adding an assist he also hit the post it should be said and he really has continued his fine form for Spurs.
In-Depth Match Analysis and Expert Opinions
00:04:37
officialgspn
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00:04:48
officialgspn
Spurs began the day, one place above Manchester United in 10th position, having suffered losses to Newcastle and Arsenal in their opening five games, but produced a dominant display at Old Trafford, scoring three and recording an expected goals value of 5.33, as Angela Posterkopoulou's side took full advantage of United's shortcomings. Just to hear from a few pundits now, Gary Neville said that Tottenham were outstanding in dismantling the hosts, despite the absence of injured captain Sun. He said Tottenham have been really good and have got the scoreline their performance deserved.
00:05:15
officialgspn
He added, it's a really good day for Anj Poster Koglu, who's had a few questions asked of him in recent weeks. And Leon Osman, speaking on the BBC, said, we spoke before with the game about the significance of winning this fixture and Spurs look like they are a team who are challenging for the top four, while United look all over the place, a team which looks in disarray. As I said, it was a fourth consecutive win in all compositions for Spurs, following just one win in four prior matches.
00:05:38
officialgspn
and they ensure that they remain within three points of the top four in the early Premier League standings.
Conclusion and Listener Engagement
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officialgspn
And you have to say it probably was the best performance under Ange since the start of last season, but it feels like we've been saying that a lot recently and the general upswing in form will leave us all crowing for the rest of the week.
00:05:52
officialgspn
Right, that's it for today. Don't forget to listen every day this week for more Spurs chat. And remember, it's at GSP on Tottenham on all social media. Plus, if you're enjoying the pod, please remember to give us a review. Five stars is easiest we find, as it really does help other Spurs fans find us. Thanks so much for listening to the Daily Tottenham Podcast from the Global Sports Podcast Network, the place where we talk Tottenham every single weekday. Bye.