Quietly, this is quite an impressive record Erik ten Hag is amassing against Manchester United’s elite contemporaries.
We’re not at Fortress Trafford levels just yet, but that’s Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal dispatched here so far this season, plus a draw against Newcastle. This was a significant win, not least because without an outstanding display by Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris it could have been far greater – maybe five or six such was United’s threat.
Of course, a single goal lead is always vulnerable so there was a palpable sense of relief when Bruno Fernandes made it two in the 69th minute, taking United beyond the clutches of a single counter-attack through Harry Kane or Hueng-min Son.