Ed and Daniel pick through Manchester United 1-1 Tottenham, a game Michael Carrick’s side led until the 92nd minute but in which they played badly for most of the 90.
The first half was as poor as anything this season, with Spurs running through United’s midfield at will. One side was moving, the other standing still. Why do United look so unfit compared to their Premier League rivals?
Carrick’s substitutions on the hour briefly changed the game, including a positive cameo from Carlos Baleba. But after Spurs were reduced to 10 men, United retreated and produced some more comedy defending to blow the points at the end.
Where does Michael Carrick go from here, especially with Tuesday’s trip to Atletico coming up fast and a very difficult schedule ahead?
Nobody at the club wants another manager change but we’ve seen this film before.
0:00 Match reaction: United 1-1 Spurs
2:15 Squad building and transfers
8:25 Tactical analysis: pressing and intensity
15:50 Accountability and selection
24:15 Baleba
31:10 Red card
40:30 Manager future and fixtures
53:20 Atletico preview and sign-off
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