United passed back to Lammens at kick-off and the onrushing Thierno Barry quickly blocked the attempted clearance, with the Belgian doubtless breathing a sigh of relief when he turned to see the loose ball trundling out for a goal-kick, rather than towards his net.

Manchester United have won five matches in a row as they have defeated Tottenham 2-0 to solidify their position at the fourth spot in the Premier League table.

Benjamin Sesko was Manchester United's super-sub for the second match running as the Slovenian scored the only goal against Everton to send Michael Carrick's men clear in fourth spot. Thirteen days after Sesko struck deep in injury time to rescue a point at West Ham,