Tottenham Hotspur won 3-0 at Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday thanks to goals from Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke.
Two of those goals came after United captain Bruno Fernandes had been sent off in the 42nd minute for a foul on James Maddison.
However, the away side had been superior even when it was XI vs XI.
Sunday’s result saw Spurs rise up to eighth in the table, while United ended the weekend 12th.
CHRIS WHEELER took his notebook to Old Trafford and he jotted down four observations for Mail Sport.
Brennan Johnson pictured (left) after scoring for Tottenham in Sunday’s 3-0 win at Man United
Proud day for Johnson Snr
It was a proud day for Brennan Johnson’s dad David, a former Youth Cup winner at United, who saw his son score at the Stretford End to put Tottenham on course for a comfortable victory.
Johnson Snr didn’t make a first-team appearance for the club although he was on the bench for a Champions League tie against Galatasaray 20 years ago in 2004. He went on to play for Ipswich, Nottingham Forest, both Sheffield clubs and Burnley.
The Sky Sports cameras picked him out in the crowd at Old Trafford when Brennan put Spurs ahead in the third minute. The Wales international almost scored another when he hit the post and then had a hand in Dejan Kulusevski’s second goal.
One for the family album
Nice touch from Alejandro Garnacho who walked out holding his young son Enzo ahead of his first birthday on Friday, before handing the tot to his partner Eva Garcia on the touchline.
It was one for the family album, even though there was little else Garnacho will want to remember about this game.
Alejandro Garnacho carried son Enzo onto the field before handing him to partner Eva Garcia
At least United fans can cheer for Keely
Britain’s 800m Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson realised her dream of parading a gold medal on the pitch at Old Trafford before kick-off.
Atherton-born Hodgkinson, who got a warm reception from the fans and a light shower from the sprinkler system, said before the Paris Games this summer: ‘I live across the road, as well, so I look at this stadium pretty much every morning when I wake up.’
Team GB’s Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson showed off her gold medal before kick-off
Maddison sharp in front of Carsley
Interim England manager Lee Carsley was in the directors’ box as he prepares to name his squad for the Nations League fixtures against Greece and Finland next month.
James Maddison did his hopes of a call-up no harm at all, but those in red didn’t fare so well.
Marcus Rashford was taken off and Kobbie Mainoo and Mason Mount were forced off with injuries.
