Manchester United 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur: 3 reasons why the Red Devils won | Premier League 2019-20

1. The Marcus Rashford show

Marcus Rashford takes a spot-kick

Manchester United's forward line has been more often than not its Achilles heel this season, as the departure of Romelu Lukaku and the injury woes of Anthony Martial has caused a goal drought for United this term. Ahead of this encounter, Martial was once again declared unfit to take to the field, and the Manchester club was in dire need of a hero upfront.

Up stepped Marcus Rashford, as he produced a jaw-dropping performance. The 22-year-old has been accused on occasion this season of not delivering the goods, however, he was on a whole different level in this match. He was the eye of the storm for United in the encounter, as Solskjaer's men constantly targeted Serge Aurier and Spurs' right flank.

He produced masterful shots from in and around the area, and he even almost converted a freekick. In the 6th minute, he got United ahead with a low shot from the left side of Paulo Gazzaniga's penalty area, and early in the second half, he was fouled by Moussa Sissoko before he coolly slotted the ball past the Spurs keeper for a brace and the game's winner.

The young Englishman had the most shots in the encounter, outperforming Harry Kane with 6 shots and 4 on target. He also completed 5 dribbles, a tally that was second only to Son Heung-min in the match.