Impressive United brush aside Spurs at Old Trafford
Danny Welbeck
By Chris,
August 22 2011
Despite being without a number of star players, Manchester United cruised to a 3-0 home victory over Spurs at Old Trafford on Monday evening. Second-half strikes from Danny Welbeck, Anderson and Wayne Rooney handed the Red Devils a convincing victory, lifting them to second in the Premier League title.
After a even opening 45 minutes, United cruised to victory after the break with clinical finishing proving important.
The deadlock was broken shortly after the hour mark as Welbeck headed home a Tom Cleverley cross.
United doubled their lead soon afterwards as Anderson latched onto a Welbeck back-heel and drilled a fine finish home.
The win was wrapped up three minutes from time as Rooney sent a morale-boosting headed effort beyond the reach of Brad Friedel.
Despite a few nervous moments, David De Gea will be pleased to have kept his first United clean sheet as a makeshift defence shut out Spurs.
United now sit in second spot on six points - alongside fellow early pace-setters City and Wolves.
Sir Alex Ferguson's men return to action on Sunday with a crucial home league fixture against struggling Arsenal. Arsene Wenger's men are already five points behind United.
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