Manchester United 1-0 Totteham: 6 men who were brilliant for  Solskjaer

#4 Ander Herrera

Herrera is the go-to man for United during tough games

The Spaniard keeps getting better with every passing game. Against Tottenham, Herrera showed once again why he is so highly regarded by his manager. He was, as usual, the heartbeat of the team, but his task on the night was far more serious and important.

Herrera started alongside Pogba and Matic and combined well with both of them throughout the game. He was the fighter in the team who urged everyone on and brought fierce competitiveness on the pitch. His contrasting duties in the two halves were crucial as United fought hard to come away with three important points.

Herrera started the game by breaking down the Spurs attack and keeping the ball moving. He joined the United attack on a few occasions, but also kept a close watch on Dele Alli and Eriksen. The Spaniard was full of running and worked hard as usual, but it was his efforts in the second half that was crucial for the Red Devils.

As Matic dropped further down to shield the defense, Herrera formed the second line of defense ahead of his back four, biting at every opportunity and picking up loose balls. His compact defending, awareness and intelligence were vital as United successfully preserved their lead in the second half.