Manchester United eked out an important 1-0 win over Tottenham on Saturday, thanks to a late Anthony Martial winner.
Jose Mourinho looked set to be ridiculed again for his defensive mentality as Manchester United headed towards another 0-0 result against a big side, despite Tottenham not having Harry Kane at their disposal. But, Anthony Martial, who came on for Marcus Rashford, converted from a Romelu Lukaku glancing header to hand United the lead and all three points.
People hailed Romelu Lukaku for the performance, who despite not being on the scoresheet, was influential on the day. The Belgian struck the post once and was the creator for Martial’s winner. But, it was the Frenchman who stole the headlines with the winner – another timely reminder of his talent.
Anthony Martial has some many clutch moments in him. Great mentality to deliver when the pressure is on him or the team. Superb player.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) October 28, 2017
70′: Anthony Martial comes on ➡️
81′: Anthony Martial scores ⚽️
50 million down the drain… ? pic.twitter.com/3sxXVl4Kpu
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) October 28, 2017
Anthony Martial has scored more goals (4) as a substitute in the Premier League this season than any other player.
Unleashed once again. pic.twitter.com/8a9NtJXUGa
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) October 28, 2017
Martial is better as an impact sub than a starter at the minute. Face it. Accept it. Love it. ??
— Anna_MUFC (@mufc_anna) October 28, 2017
Well done Man Utd v Spurs . Great statement from the lads. Clean sheet. Anthony Martial, cool as ice #MUFC#Result !
— Paul McGrath (@Paulmcgrath5) October 28, 2017
Anthony Jordan Martial.. we are not worthy.
— Hayley B (@Hayles_101) October 28, 2017
Timing of Anthony Martial’s Premier League goals this season. 87, 84, 90, 81. Impact from the bench ??.
— JM (@Mourinholic) October 28, 2017
Mourinho: We need just one goal
Martial: Hold my chain pic.twitter.com/0JiOKnanaD— O.G Skiwo (@skiwo) October 28, 2017
Anthony Martial. What a player, comes off the bench to put United ahead. pic.twitter.com/tyg9Rwq38c
— The Peoples Person (@PeoplesPerson_) October 28, 2017
Anthony Martial.
What a waste of money…
— UtdWay (@UtdWay) October 28, 2017
The man in limelight, as ever, was Jose Mourinho, whose tactical plan worked brilliantly as Tottenham failed to be much of a threat going forward. And the goal was the cherry on the top along with another clean sheet in the bag for David De Gea & co.
Never disrespect Jose Mourinho again. pic.twitter.com/i1ARyyBUuy
— José (@MourinhoMindset) October 28, 2017
Jose Mourinho has never lost back-to-back Premier League games against the same manager in charge of the same club.
Job done. pic.twitter.com/BhcsyO4p9m
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) October 28, 2017
Proper game management from Mourinho. Not pretty but looked deadly in the 2nd half. Better than getting piped 4-1 in front of Maradona at Wembley.
— Sim (@SJftbl) October 28, 2017
Man UTD keep winning. Mourinho keeps collecting points. That’s one definition of a winner.
— Jan Aage Fjortoft (@JanAageFjortoft) October 28, 2017
Some fans are too quick to turn their back on José Mourinho. He doesn’t play perfect football, but he can deliver results. Important win.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) October 28, 2017
Credit to Mourinho. Went on the attack with his changes and in a game that seemed destined to end in a draw #mufc won.
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) October 28, 2017
Defensively outstanding today. Nullified runs in behind from Alli, Son, Eriksen. Mourinho deserves immense credit for fixing our defence.
— The Man Utd Way (@TheManUtdWay) October 28, 2017
People can moan as much as they want about Mourinho’s defensive style. As the great SAF once said, goals win games – defences win titles!
— Everything Man Utd (@everything_utd) October 28, 2017
De Gea is saving
Bailly is defending
Matic is tackling
Martial is scoringJose Masterclass.
— Utd (@RantUtd) October 28, 2017
