Man United vs Tottenham- 15/3/15

Solid display. We may not have looked "brilliant" all the time, but tactically speaking, LVG has done it again. He has truly improved us massively in those big games, giving us a tactical advantage more often than not. Spurs were never going to trouble us today, after giving Chelsea and Arsenal a nightmare.

Well done to the lads too. My MOTM is definitely Carrick who makes us so strong at the back, playing that anchor role perfectly + one assist and one goal as a bonus. Followed closely by Rooney: how I love to see him play upfront. I can't even imagine how good he would be with an even better support, so much determination and aggressivity, it's like the Rooney of old time. Good game from Herrera whose relentlessness and positioning was a real problem for Spurs midfield. He did his job brilliantly, which was far from easy against Spurs combative cm.

Indeed Nemanja, Blind had a good game at LB. The whole team defended as a whole, therefore he could use clever positioning to counter the pace of Townsend or Chadli: it looked like a walk in the park for him. Great display by the lads.

But we need a bit more pace upfront next week if we want to trouble Liverpool imo. Is it to much to ask to get an in-form Di Maria?

Seriously though, Jones, can you learn how to make simple passes, please ?

Yeah I'd echo the same sentiments. First half was exciting, forward thinking and dominant, the second half was professional and still dominant. Complete 90 minutes for me. Next week will be a bigger test but there's nothing like confidence to lead you into games like that. Being a bit of a wimp I'd take a draw against Liverpool right now if you offered it me but I'd love to beat them and deal them a major blow in the top 4 race.

Who knows.... we could still be 5 ahead of them going into that game as Swansea away tomorrow night for them is by no means a guaranteed win.

I agreed with Neville in terms of Fellaini being motm, he wasn't just causing problems with his size and physicality but even his movement and the positions he was taking up just caused them havoc in that opening 35 minutes. Everyone was superb though...Rooney, Carrick, Young, Herrera.. all class. Mata was top quality as well, I worried about his starting position at the start of the game but he was involved alot in the first half, he seems to have a wonderful understanding with Herrera as well, Spanish telepathy.

I agree. Everyone has summed this game up very well, so not much for me to add.

I thought we were fantastic, especially in that first half. Second half we did what we had to; controlled the game whilst making sure we didn't let them find a way back into the game. The result was very very important, and the attacking intent and execution was absolutely brilliant to see. We all needed a performance like that, it was refreshing and it couldn't have come at a better time. Spurs were dire, however we contributed to their appalling performance. A very good performance, and a vital result. I'm very happy with it

As for the Liverpool game, we will need to raise the intensity and if we do then I'm confident we can get a win. A draw would also do us well, however I feel we can beat them. Here's hoping for a Swansea win(a draw between the two wouldn't be bad mind) tomorrow, it could play a big role. I'm already nervous, but I cannot wait. 

I've probably missed a big talking point out, I'm tired. 

Carrick showed today that Blind still has a bit of a way to go before he takes that holding role away from him. Not surprised by the Mata stat either, thought he influenced the first half really well.

Yeah, all 3 were fantastic. Trying to find some stats for Fellaini, Squawka doesn't have it but I'm sure it's impressive in some aspect.

Smalling was a beast, must be said, he marked kane so well
fellaini also was great, young was very good, and rooney as a striker is a must from this point forward