One of the biggest takeaways from Tottenham Hotspur’s 1-0 victory against Manchester United was that they are still playing for Ange Postecoglou.
Tottenham played with a sense of courage and desire that has been missing in recent weeks, which would reassured Postecoglou that all hope is not lost when it comes to his project at Spurs.
Spurs were far from flawless but ultimately, they got over the line and did not capitulate which are signs that things might finally be improving for them under Ange Postecoglou.
James Maddison worked hard to return early from injury, as revealed by the Tottenham boss and delivered in a big game — another telling sign that he fully backs the Australian tactician.
Several Lilywhites players were excellent, Maddison returning from injury in style by scoring the all-important winning goal and Djed Spence shining against Manchester United as well.
All in all, Spurs’ triumph against Ruben Amorim’s side was down to a collective team effort.
Tottenham complete double over Manchester United for the first time in Premier League history
The Tottenham players were singing from the same hymn sheet against a Manchester United side that looked typically disjointed on Sunday.
Both offensively and defensively, Spurs looked far assured than United’s crop of players, who still look hapless under Ruben Amorim’s coaching.
As Tottenham outclassed the Red Devils, they also made Premier League history.
After beating Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford and 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season, Spurs have done the double over them for the first time in the Premier League era.
Considering the stature of United as a club and how much they have dominated since the Premier League began in 1992, they would be shell-shocked by such a statistic.
Especially taking into account that Tottenham are widely considered the English top-flight’s perennial underachievers and are having an abysmal campaign themselves.
Tottenham embarrass Man United by doing something only Chelsea have in over a decade
BBC Sport revealed that the North Londoners, who also beat United 4-3 in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup are the first team to beat them thrice across all competitions in a single season since Chelsea in the 2012/2013 season.
The Blues beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford in the league, 5-4 on penalties in the Carabao Cup and 1-0 in the semi-final of the FA Cup as well.
Tottenham have now done the same by defeating not just Erik ten Hag but also Ruben Amorim’s side.