Tottenham boss Postecoglou picks out three Manchester United players he was afraid of

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Manchester United drew 2-2 with Tottenham after a bright start saw the team pegged back by two equalisers.

Manchester United showed quality and frailties in a 2-2 draw with Tottenham. Erik ten Hag’s side sit seventh in the Premier League table after gaining only a point.

United have only taken one point from a possible six against Tottenham this season, a poor return from a fixture where the team took all six points as recently as the terrible 2021/22 season.

United almost won this game late, with Scott McTominay heading over the bar from close range.

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Postecoglou on United

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou admitted he was wary of Manchester United’s attackers, especially in counter attacking situations.

Speaking after the game to Sky Sports, he named three players he was particularly worried about.

Postecoglou said: “Manchester United on the transition are still a very good team. Players like Rashford, Bruno and Garnacho can unlock any defence.

“If you give the ball away, there’s always that threat. Both full-backs had tough jobs.”

Ten Hag on United dangermen

Erik ten Hag was keen to shout about Alejandro Garnacho too, when he was asked about United’s attacking threat.

Responding to a question about Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund’s partnership, the manager said he is pleased with his attackers.

He told Sky Sports: “I think you see it is growing and add Garnacho. We have a front three that is a threat for every opponent.”

Rasmus Hojlund is now up to seven goals for the season in all competitions, netting in his last two appearances at Old Trafford.

The Danish striker has had a slow start at Manchester United, in the Premier League at least. He missed the away game at Forest through illness, which does now mean he has scored in his last two league games, having struck the winner on Boxing Day at home to Aston Villa.

He provided an assist in this game too, and with Marcus Rashford also scoring for the second time in three matches, there are positive signs that this goal shy forward line is beginning to warm up.

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