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For Manchester United, it was a nightmare start at the “theatre of dreams”; 0-1 already after three minutes, when Tottenham’s form player Brennan Johnson scored. Just before half-time, it got worse when captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off. It is his first sending-off of his United career, in his 242nd game. He is only the fourth United captain to be sent off in a Premier League game at Old Trafford. – There is not a lot of power. He slips. It is less serious than it first appears, says Viaplay expert Tor Ole Skullerud. – That one, Maddison is a bit involved and plays on, I think. OFFENDER AND VICTIM: James Maddison (back) sought reconciliation with the United captain after his sending off. The latter did not seem particularly interested in it. Photo: Reuters The replays show that Maddison falls, holds on to his calf and screams loudly after the tackle. Jan Åge Fjørtoft got to see the replay many times before he spoke in Viaplay’s studio during the break: – For me, this is not enough buttons to give a red card. I mean it’s wrong. – I agree with that. There is not enough power there. It looks uglier than it is, adds Nils Johan Semb. Was the red card the right decision? Yes, it’s ready! No, it’s strict! It’s in the gray area… Show result – Shamefully bad Gary Neville hangs up more on the game United delivered before the sending off than the red card itself. – The red card just sums up Manchester United’s first half. They have been shamefully bad. – It is one of the worst matches I have seen under Ten Hag. And that says a lot. It’s really bad, he says on Sky Sports’ broadcasts. He believes manager Erik Ten Hag is now in an insecure position. – The pressure will increase. This is a very bad day for him. – There will be speed in the meeting rooms at Old Trafford after this. Manchester United can’t stand this very, very badly. It was weak. It could have been more than 3-0, says Skullerud after the match. Jamie Redknapp in the BBC studio didn’t spare the powder either. – Manchester United have been miserable. They show no confidence or identity. It has been very bad. LOSERS: The pain got worse when Dejan Kulusevski doubled for Tottenham right after the break. Photo: Reuters – A shocking day The start of the second half was not much better for the red devils without horns. Once again, it only took three minutes. This time it was Swedish Dejan Kulusevski who was able to score 2-0 after good preparation by Brennan Johnson. United created little with ten men, without the club legend finding any comfort in that. – They created just as little when they had 11 men on the field as well. – This has been a shocking day. And as if that wasn’t enough for gaping United supporters at Old Trafford: 12 minutes before the end it was two to three. Dominic Solanke scored from a corner for the visitors and all doubt was removed. – It is the best game Tottenham have played away from home, says Semb in the Viaplay studio. The lily-whites from London thus climb up to eighth place in the Premier League. Manchester United is in 12th place. Published 29/09/2024, at 19.27 Updated 29.09.2024, at 19.36



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