On Saturday, Man United and Tottenham locked horns in the early kick-off. The Red Devils hosted the north London outfit, who were without top-scorer Harry Kane, in a must-win game.
Although both sides struggled to create chances, it was the hosts that walked away with the points. Anthony Martial became the super sub, coming off the bench to score the only goal of the game in the 81st minute.
That win saw Mourinho’s men cut Man City’s lead to two points, temporarily. Here are three eye-catching stats from the Old Trafford clash.
FT: Man United 1-0 Tottenham
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Anthony Martial's late goal earns the Red Devils all three points #MUNTOT pic.twitter.com/I4X4vSohVb
Martial is productive even from the bench
Anthony Martial has found playing time hard to come by in Mourinho’s second season in charge, as he usually comes off the bench. Nonetheless, this does not mean his influence has been minimal.
Despite playing only 262 minutes in the Premier League this term, the Frenchman has a hand in a goal every 44 minutes. Here’s how:
Anthony Martial for @ManUtd in @PremierLeague:
— SPORF (@Sporf) October 28, 2017
Minutes: 262
Goals: 4
Assists: 2
Goal created every 44 minutes pic.twitter.com/DmBMlF6LsC
Mourinho continues to boss Pochettino
Pochettino is hailed for his transformation of a team that never finished above Arsenal in the Premier League. However, against the Special One, the Argentine continues to come up short.
The Spurs boss is yet to beat the Portuguese tactician away from home. Six meetings have ended in six defeats for Pochettino, conceding 16 and scoring one.
Maybe parking the bus isn’t always bad
Jose can sometimes be criticized for his boring and cautious approach to games. Even at home against Spurs, the Red Devils never looked ready to commit themselves forward in risk of conceding.
Although this approach may not be attractive, it brings results. As underlined by Duncan Castles, Man United are yet to concede a goal in open play at Old Trafford this year.
Jose Mourinho's Manchester United have not still conceded a Premier League goal from open play at Old Trafford in 2017. #MUNTOT
— Duncan Castles (@DuncanCastles) October 28, 2017
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