Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at Wembley Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. Six wins in a row for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the first United manager to do so in the history of the club. These are the records that feel good when they are beaten. Mauricio Pochettino’s side were lacklustre throughout the game, pressuring United in the second half with David De Gea standing firm.

United took the lead in the 44th minute after a sublime ball was played over the top by Paul Pogba with Marcus Rashford collecting it and slotting it past Hugo Lloris from an angle to fire into the far corner of the goal. It was the goal that had been coming in the game for much of the first half with United unleashing their counter-attacking ability on this Spurs side, who did not seem to have much pace.

David De Gea was the Man of the Match for me. He pulled out all of the stops to deny Spurs from getting an equaliser, or worse. This is the best the Spanish number one has been all season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has changed the mood at United for the better. This team is confident and willing to do all it takes to get the club back into the limelight. A few weeks ago, United were about 11 points away from Arsenal, now the points are level with only goal difference separating the two teams.

Paul Pogba has risen to the occasion and should be mentioned for what he has done since Jose Mourinho left the club. His pass to Rashford, which led to the only goal in the game was top drawer. Rashford has impressed also. His stock has risen massively in the last six matches Solskjaer has managed. The best may still be a long way off but there is something to look forward to now. Something that has been missing for a long time now.

Match Statistics:

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Goals: Marcus Rashford 44′

Assists: Paul Pogba 44′

Manchester United: De Gea; Young, Lindelof, Jones, Shaw; Matic, Herrera; Lingard (Dalot 83′), Pogba (McTominay 90+2′), Martial (Lukaku 73′); Rashford

Substitutes Not Used: Romero; Mata, Pereira, Fred

Bookings: Dele Alli 50′; Ander Herrera 66′, Paul Pogba 78′