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A debatable late goal from Nani added to a 1st-half Nemanja Vidic header ensured a 2-0 win for Man Utd. It meant Tottenham’s 17 year wait for an away win against a top four team continues.

United captain Vidic was on hand in the 31^st minute to power in a strong header from Nani’s free-kick. Nani was at the centre of the controversial second goal minutes from the end when Gomes placed the ball onto the ground for what he perceived was a free-kick. Nani was unsure whether to take a shot and seemed to look at the referee before slotting the ball in. This sparked protests from the Tottenham players at referee Mark Clattenburg.

With just two minutes on the clock Park Ji-Sung almost gave United the lead. His low shot had Gomes beaten but clipped the post to safety.

Rafael van der Vaart then matched Park’s earlier effort, when he struck a thunderous shot against the post with Van Der Sar well and truly beaten.

A sillyYounes Kaboul tackle at the half hour mark afforded United the chance to attack from a well-positioned fee-kick and they duly cashed in. Nani floated in the ball to Vidic who eased in front of Assou-Ekotto to head in.

Tottenham tried to attack United but once Van Der Vaart was substituted they looked very average and non-threatening as an attacking force.

Nani’s controversial strike concluded matters late on, with Clattenburg judging play to still be active when Gomes placed this ball down in their area after an unsuccessful penalty appeal. Nani quite rightly capitalised on the confusion after no whistle had been blown by the referee for a free-kick. With United 1-0 at that stage and looking commanding it was merely a case of Spurs clutching at straws as their wretched away record against the top four teams continue. United will be bouyed by a commanding performance and the clean sheet as they return to the Champions League on Tuesday against Turkish opposition.

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