Tottenham player ratings as Lucas Moura scintillates and Harry Kane rises above

Jay Asser 01:04 28/08/2018
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  • Tottenham delivered a dagger into the hearts of Manchester United at Old Trafford and stayed perfect in their Premier League campaign with a 3-0 win on Monday.

    After sputtering in the first half, Spurs roared to life after the break as Harry Kane sent them in the right direction with a pinpoint header before Lucas Moura produced a brace to put the game away.

    Here, we rate Mauricio Pochettino’s side after they earned an impressive result.

    TOTTENHAM 4-1-2-1-2

    Hugo Lloris – His outstretched save to thwart Lukaku in the second half preserved Tottenham’s lead right after they got it. 8

    Kieran Trippier – Had his hands full with Shaw but also delivered his usual playmaking to set up Tottenham’s assault. 7

    Toby Alderweireld – Helped keep United off the scoresheet on a night where he could easily have been playing on other side. 7

    Jan Vertonghen – Along with the rest of the defence, faced a strong United push in the first half before holding his ground after the break. 7

    Danny Rose: Breathed a sigh of relief after his poor back pass meant for Lloris was easily intercepted by Lukaku, who almost slotted in. 5

    Eric Dier – Struggled to make much of an impact and mostly blended into the background as United neutralised him. 6

    Mousa Dembele – Took time to find his footing and settled in as the game went on, but was far from a factor. 6

    Dele Alli – A menace but could have done better with a few chances, including the poor back pass from Lindelof in front of goal. 7

    Christian Eriksen – His perfect pass to a streaking Moura resulted in a second goal and his presence was felt in midfield. 8

    Harry Kane – Provided the first on a beautiful header which he directed into the corner of goal, out of De Gea’s reach. 8

    Lucas Moura – First produced a brilliant finish to add Tottenham’s second and then capped the victory with a incisive run. 9

    SUBSTITUTES

    Serge Aurier (for Trippier, 76′) – Did what was required to keep United from mounting a comeback. N/A

    Ben Davies (for Rose, 82′) – Had little to do in the dying moments as he kept Tottenham humming to see off the win. N/A

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