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winningiseverything FA Cup report: United vs Spurs = Entertainment

The Red Devils saw off a spirited Tottenham side in a 4th round FA Cup encounter which saw 4 goals and a sending off.

In a memorable tie, Tottenham stiffled United attacks early doors and even managed to take the lead in a well worked move, with good play from Michael Dawson and Aaron Lennon, culminating in a tap-in for captain Robbie Keane.

Despite territorial and possessional advantage United could not find a way through a sturdy Spurs defense marshaled well by Tom Huddlestone and the previously mentioned Dawson.

However, towards the end of the first half the pressure told on Tottenham’s defense, not known for their consistency this season, and a poor header by Dawson, good strength by Giggs and a neat finish by Tevez leveled the scores.

The first half was an open affair with a lot of United pressure and some good counter-attacking play by Tottenham. In fact Spurs may even have gone in to half-time ahead had the impressive Jenas netted when clear through on goal, but thanks to a good stop by Van Der Sar the scores stayed at 1-1.

After half-time the same pattern of play emerged until a long ball by Van Der Sar led to Dawson (who seemingly had a very eventful afternoon) forgetting that he was a centre-back and not a goalkeeper, clearly pushing the ball away from Rooney when in a he had a clear-cut opportunity. Penalty awarded and Dawson saw red. Ronaldo duly dispatched to give United the lead.

Funnily enough this lead to Tottenham’s best spell of possession and play, which almost saw them draw level, hitting the post from a deflected cross.

In the end, piling men forward in search of an equalizer, Spurs left themselves vulnerable at the back with Ronaldo capping a neat break-away by United, the ball slipping under the keeper Cerny, who should not be best pleased with his efforts it has to be said.

A deserved win for the team from Manchester, continuing their who-do over Tottenham at Old Trafford having not lost to the London team there since 1989.

Manchester United now join Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool in the final 16 of the FA Cup and bid to reach their 4th final in 5 years.

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