UNITED RATED BY SAMUEL LUCKHURST

DAVID DE GEA

Had possibly his quietest ever match against Tottenham. Difficult to recall any significant save he had to make.

A WAN-BISSAKA

Impressive at both ends. Much more alert and offered support in the final third for Ronaldo and Cavani.

VICTOR LINDELOF

Outpaced by an offside Son (who seemed on) but otherwise more secure and benefited by Varane.

RAPHAEL VARANE

On this occasion, Varane was a silver bullet after his manager dodged a bullet. His positioning was impeccable. Class.

HARRY MAGUIRE

Booked but better. Purposefully strode into Tottenham territory with Varane holding the fort.

LUKE SHAW

A much-needed improvement on last week and he offered plenty of width during United’s spells of possession.

SCOTT MCTOMINAY

Fortunate to start but bossed the midfield with Fred and his game-management stood out during different phases.

FRED

Pressed successfully against Tottenham’s disjointed midfield and provided a good link between defence and attack.

BRUNO FERNANDES

Often erratic with the ball, as per usual, but created Ronaldo’s goal and play in the transition made Cavani’s goal.

EDINSON CAVANI

Gave United an edge up front next to Ronaldo and took his goal masterfully. Triumphant return to starting XI.

CRISTIANO RONALDO

Imitated Marco van Basten with his volley and then dissected the Spurs defence to play in Cavani to make it 2-0.

SUBSTITUTES

Marcus Rashford: (for Ronaldo 71) Made it 3-0. 7 Nemanja Matic: (for Fernandes 82) Assisted Rashford. 7

Jesse Lingard: (for Cavani) Cameoed. 6

NOT USED: Bailly, Greenwood, Dalot, Sancho, Henderson, van de Beek