Shaka Hislop has responded to Manchester United’s disappointing performance in their 3-0 Premier League loss to Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.
Tottenham’s Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke scored in a commanding victory over a 10-man Manchester United on Sunday, leaving the hosts struggling to find their form. Following this defeat, Spurs moved up to eighth place in the standings with 10 points from six matches, while United, who now sit 12th with seven points, are once again under scrutiny regarding manager Erik ten Hag’s future after captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the 42nd minute for a foul on James Maddison.
Ange Postecoglou, manager of Tottenham, praised his team’s performance, stating, “We started the game well and scored a great goal; we should have had more. After the red card, we controlled the game effectively. It was an outstanding effort from all the lads.”
Tottenham struck early, taking the lead in the third minute when defender Micky van de Ven advanced half the length of the pitch and assisted Johnson for an easy tap-in, marking his fourth goal in as many matches. Johnson reflected on the team’s dominance, asserting, “We had a clear game plan and executed it perfectly.”
United’s struggles persisted as they conceded a quick goal, deeply impacting their confidence. Ten Hag commented on the early setback, stating, “To concede a goal after such a short time affected our belief… This is not good enough, and we must improve.”
The visitors doubled their lead shortly after halftime when Lisandro Martínez slipped, allowing Johnson’s deflected cross to reach Kulusevski, who finished acrobatically.
Solanke sealed the win in the 77th minute, poking in from close range, leading many frustrated United fans to leave the stadium early. Spurs fans celebrated the victory with chants, further highlighting United’s woes.
Fernandes acknowledged the team’s mistakes, saying, “We tried to force things and made errors. The red card worsened our situation.” Despite the defeat, United had a few chances, including a shot from Alejandro Garnacho that hit the post. goalkeeper André Onana made notable saves, but the match highlighted significant gaps in United’s performance.