The clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur was more than just another Premier League fixture as Jose Mourinho came to Old Trafford for the first time after his spell at the club.
Since he didn’t end up with them on the right foot and was seen as the main cause of their poor form at the time, this match was filled with a smell of revenge in the air, from the home team’s side as much as from the Portuguese’s.
In the end, his former club managed to secure a 2:1 win, with what was probably their best game in this season and possibly saving their manager in his job for at least one more duel.
This tactical analysis will show you how the hosts managed to overpower Spurs using their tactics and getting the best out of the opponents’ faults.
Lineups

Ole Gunnar Solskjær went into the game with his usual 4-2-3-1 formation with his side relying on the well-organised aggressive play in the high zones of the pitch.
The main acter of their actions was Marcus Rashford who was more or less the free-roamer, originally positioned on the left flank.


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