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Gary Neville was left fuming by Marcus Rashford’s defensive work in the build-up to Tottenham opening the scoring at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester United found themselves behind after just three minutes after Brennan Johnson bagged his fourth goal in as many games.

The Wales international tapped into an empty net from close range after he was picked out by Micky van de Ven, who had dribbled 75 yards forward before picking out his team-mate with a sensational cross.

The Netherlands international had raced across to tackle Rashford inside the Tottenham half to win back possession before driving through the heart of the United midfield, holding defenders at bay as he effortlessly travelled forward.

Neville was left unhappy with several aspects of the goal, particularly how easily Van de Ven retrieved possession without Rashford truly putting up a fight.

Analysing the goal on Sky Sports, Neville said: “I said Spurs had settled quicker. Van de Ven just steps in and this is absolutely incredible. He drives through four United players and the cross is just wonderful.

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“I mean, Rashford there, he saw it and just carries on running. It's rubbish from him. But then, he is unstoppable. De Ligt starts running too late, he completely misreads the pace. It’s amazing, absolutely brilliant and devastating.”

Neville was also unhappy with the defensive work of summer signings Manuel Ugarte and Matthijs de Ligt, who Van de Ven breezed past whilst making his way down the left.

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He continued: “His [Rashford's] touch is heavy and awful, he's got to do better than that, even if he dives in and gives a foul away. Ugarte who is supposed to stop things in midfield, De Ligt is supposed to stop things at the back. Helpless.”

Tottenham came close to doubling their lead before the half-time break when Timo Werner was released down the left, but the Germany international saw his effort saved by Andre Onana.

Things then went from bad to worse for United when Bruno Fernandes was given his marching orders by referee Chris Kavanagh after a high challenge on Tottenham playmaker James Maddison. The Red Devils skipper pleaded his innocence but VAR were in agreement that his tackle was dangerous, regardless of the midfielder appearing to slip slightly as he looked to make his initial challenge.

Diogo Dalot knew he was at fault for Tottenham's opening goal against Manchester United on a frustrating afternoon for the Red Devils. They were undone after just three minutes when Brennan Johnson tapped home from close range to give Tottenham an early lead.

It came after a lung-busting run from Micky van de Ven, who nicked the ball off Marcus Rashford before dribbling past four United players. He raced to the byline and played a brilliant low cross to the far post, with Johnson timing his run to perfection.

As the Welshman wheeled away to celebrate, Dalot raised his hand to apologise for not tracking back quickly enough. The left-back was responsible for keeping Johnson under wraps but failed to carry out his defensive duties, allowing his opposite number to open the scoring.

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Dalot was not the only United player at fault, though, with Matthijs de Ligt and Manuel Ugarte both failing to stop Van de Ven in his tracks. Rashford, meanwhile, inadvertently started the move with a poor first touch as the Red Devils were looking to break away.

Gary Neville singled out all three players for criticism in the Sky Sports commentary box, saying: "Rashford there, he saw it and just carries on running. It's rubbish from him. But then, he [Van de Ven] is unstoppable. De Ligt starts running too late, he completely misreads the pace.

"His [Rashford's] touch is heavy and awful. He's got to do better than that, even if he dives in and gives a foul away. Ugarte who is supposed to stop things in midfield, De Ligt is supposed to stop things at the back. Helpless."

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Things went from bad to worse for United before the break when Bruno Fernandes was sent off for a clumsy lunge on James Maddison. He slipped while attempting to win possession but did not back out of the challenge, making contact with Maddison at knee height.

After the interval, Tottenham doubled their lead with Dejan Kulusevski volleying over United goalkeeper Andre Onana from inside the box. Johnson managed to break away down the right flank before clipping the ball to his team-mate, who made no mistake with a first-time finish.

Tottenham could have been four or five goals to the good at that point, with Onana making a few important saves to prevent the visitors from running away with it.

Manchester United are exploring former Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri as a potential replacement candidate should results not improve under Erik ten Hag, according to reports. Ten Hag is under intensifying pressure to turn United's improved performances this season into wins at the start of a decisive week.

The Red Devils welcome Tottenham Hotspur - similarly struggling for points in the Premier League this term - to Old Trafford today (Sunday).

Both are locked in mid-table on seven points, having won two, lost two and drawn one of their opening five fixtures.

A win against Ange Postecoglou's dynamic side could help kickstart some much-needed momentum after a slow start in the Premier League and Europa League.

But a third consecutive draw in all competitions or another defeat would ramp up the scrutiny on Ten Hag's job security.

United are already eight points off the Premier League summit and trail fourth-place Chelsea by six. There won't be much confidence in trimming that gap away at Aston Villa next weekend, either.

In between Spurs and Villa, United travel to FC Porto - on paper, their toughest opponents of the League Phase.

A failure to triumph in Portugal would extend Ten Hag's woeful European streak to just one win in 10 outings, stretching back to his first season in charge.

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Amid discontent among supporters and progress being shown by United's rivals, INEOS are reportedly remaining alert to possible contingency plans.

According to CaughtOffside, United's hierarchy wants to see an improvement in results and more consistent performances in the near future.

Ten Hag's job is currently not in imminent danger, but a continued failure to win matches would ultimately cost him.

The report claims that some figures within the walls of Old Trafford agree that Allegri should be in the frame if a replacement is required.

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No concrete talks have been held with the 57-year-old's representatives yet, but he is said to be an option actively being explored.

Allegri has been out of work since his dismissal from Juventus at the end of last season, two days after lifting his fifth Coppa Italia.

Despite ending on a high, his return to Turin didn't go to plan. In his first two seasons back in the dugout, he became the club's first manager in 36 years to fail to secure silverware in back-to-back campaigns.

However, the Italian coach has accumulated a trophy-winning pedigree throughout his career, and he is reportedly one of Ten Hag's potential successors.

Sir Alex Ferguson boldly dismissed Tottenham Hotspur's chances of lifting the Premier League trophy, suggesting Manchester United are in a better position to claim the title. As Old Trafford gears up for the arrival of Spurs later today, both teams are eager to secure vital points.

Ange Postecoglou is determined to turn around his team's mixed start to the season, while Erik ten Hag's squad aims to recover from their Europa League stalemate against FC Twente, with a win that would propel them above Tottenham in the standings.

Despite Spurs finishing ahead of United last term, Ten Hag's men clinched the FA Cup with a 2-1 win over rivals Manchester City. This marked back-to-back seasons with silverware - a stark contrast to Spurs' trophyless run since their 2008 League Cup win.

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Tottenham's best shot at Premier League success came during the 2015-16 campaign when they ended up third behind rivals Arsenal, and the fairy-tale champions Leicester City. Postecoglou, amidst a two-year rebuilding phase, has acknowledged his side is still finding its feet, focusing on breaking into the top four and securing Champions League football.

Earlier in the year, when quizzed about Tottenham's prospects of a Premier League triumph, Ferguson couldn't suppress a chuckle as he emphatically stated "No!".

The former United manager admits that the competition is far too fierce at the top for the London club to break through. "No, '61 was the last time they won it, well that's a long time," he remarked. "The opposition today with Liverpool and Manchester City being so powerful in the Premier League. Even for United now, we're having to fight."

To the question of whether Spurs would clinch the league title before Man United secured their 14th, he responded emphatically: "No chance!".

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Ferguson's stance on Spurs hasn't wavered over the years after he famously motivated his players 15 years ago with the "Lads, it's Tottenham" pep talk, asserting their superiority over the North London side.

Despite Tottenham's strides forward in recent years, including a Champions League final appearance, Ferguson's assessment appears unchanged. His tenure at United is studded with triumphs, overshadowing Spurs who have not had the same level of success since their 2008 triumph.

On the other hand, United boast silverware such as the Carabao Cup, FA Cup, and Europa League in their post-Ferguson era - which is argued as their least successful period, due to the lack of league victory.

As both teams grapple with shaky starts this season, with Spurs just edging above United in the table, both Postecoglou and Ten Hag are keen for a turnaround when their squads clash.

Amanda Staveley, who with husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi helped orchestrate Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund's whopping £305million acquisition of Newcastle United, is poised for another entry into the Premier League landscape.

This time, Tottenham could be the beneficiaries as Staveley and Ghodoussi, guests of Spurs during Brentford's recent visit, are reportedly engaged in high-level negotiations to acquire a significant stake in the north London outfit.

As Joe Lewis' control over Tottenham ebbs away, the club is on the hunt for fresh investment. It is anticipated that Staveley and her partner will snap up shares from billionaire Lewis' family trust, marking their assertive return to the top tier of English football.

Per the Mirror, an informed source shed light on the development, saying: "Amanda is serious about being involved with Spurs, and is hoping that an initial purchase can be completed within weeks."

Following their departure from Newcastle this summer, after forging a profound imprint on the club's administration post-Saudi takeover, Staveley and Ghodoussi are now courting Middle Eastern wealth once more to support their Tottenham ambitions.

The Newcastle faithful, who had embraced the couple amidst their vocal backing of cherished manager Eddie Howe, felt the sting of their exit.

Staveley herself confessed to her emotional ties with the club, revealing: "I am devastated. The club has become part of my DNA."

Staveley, previously reticent about her commercial manoeuvres earlier this season, divulged to The Athletic her willingness to get into new Premier League opportunities.

He said: "My preference would have been to stay with Newcastle, but life doesn't always work out exactly how you want it to. Nothing is going to replicate that.

"I fell in love with Newcastle, the club and the people and that can't change, but I didn't want to get in Newcastle's way. It's got to be about what's best for Newcastle.

"Mehrdad and I are keen to be hands-on. We're hard-working people, I love to be very busy and to engage and I love football.

"Very sadly, we have to move on to other projects and that might involve us taking a stake in another club or buying another club and that's difficult. But it's possible."

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur meet at Old Trafford this afternoon, with Erik ten Hag and Ange Postecoglou needing a Premier League win. In the case of the former, it wouldn't be a stretch to say he desperately requires a positive result amid scrutiny that is refusing to disappear.

Ten Hag has been under mounting pressure since the start of a disastrous 2023/24 campaign, which was salvaged by the shock FA Cup triumph in May.

Had it not been for glory at Wembley against Manchester City, the Dutchman likely wouldn't still be roaming the Old Trafford technical area.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS still assessed their options, though, holding meetings with multiple candidates, including Roberto De Zerbi, Thomas Tuchel and Thomas Frank.

They eventually settled on Ten Hag as the best option to guide United into a new era, backing him with five new signings in the summer transfer window.

But results haven't improved. United have won just six of their last 19 Premier League games and one of their previous nine in Europe.

Although performances have offered some aspects to be optimistic about, the Red Devils' only wins in seven outings this season have come against Fulham, Southampton and Barnsley.

A failure to beat FC Twente in Wednesday's Europa League clash predictability ramped up the discontent among supporters.

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Another winless day when Tottenham visit M16 would intensify the situation further, sparking continued debate about Ten Hag's credentials.

In the opposite technical area stands Postecoglou, who was praised for his first season at Spurs but won't be happy with how they've started his second.

His stock remains high, though, and in March, ESPN reported that INEOS were ready to be ambitious with any attempt to replace Ten Hag.

And it was claimed that United's new hierarchy hadn't ruled out a potential approach for Postecoglou or any other manager who is secure in a job.

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The same report named De Zerbi, Tuchel and Frank as shortlisted targets months before they held meetings about the position.

Gareth Southgate, Graham Potter, Julen Lopetegui, Zinedine Zidane, Ruben Amorim and Julian Nagelsmann were also mentioned.

INEOS will hope Ten Hag can turn United's fortunes around in the coming months, removing the need to consider succession plans.

But Postecoglou certainly has admirers within the walls of Old Trafford, and if Ratcliffe isn't in attendance to watch his work first-hand this weekend, INEOS executives will be.

Dominic Solanke has his eyes on achieving more than Harry Kane at Tottenham - by leading the team to trophy success. The 27-year-old striker acknowledges that he can't fill the shoes of his record-breaking predecessor.

However, he's determined to justify his club-record £65million transfer fee in the best way he knows how - by finding the back of the net.

When questioned about the burden of taking over from Kane, Solanke confidently stated ahead of today's match against Manchester United: "No, not really. Harry is who he is. I don't think anyone would want to see him replaced anyway. He's a world-class striker.

"But I'm here now and I want to score as many goals as I can for Tottenham and hopefully we can win some trophies."

Solanke also shared that he received Kane's well-wishes on the day his transfer was confirmed.

As expected, he was assured that Tottenham was the perfect club to take his career to new heights. He recalled: "I actually saw him when Bayern Munich came here during pre-season.

"Harry came into the changing room and I spoke to him - we had a few words and he obviously only had good things to say about the club. It was probably just what you expect. But he spoke so highly about Spurs, how good the players and staff are here."

Life at Tottenham post-Kane has turned out to be less gloomy than initially feared.

Following his second goal in consecutive matches during the midweek 3-0 Europa League thrashing of Qarabag, there is a growing belief that Solanke can take advantage of Erik ten Hag's shaky defence.

The ex-Bournemouth forward, who netted 21 Premier League goals last season for the Cherries, has made it clear that Spurs are heading to Old Trafford without any. fear.

He added: "Everyone knows how big of a club United is so it's going to be a tough game. But we are not scared of anyone so we will go there and be on the front foot and hopefully we can get another result."

Ange Postecoglou was the key figure behind Tottenham's ambitious chase for Solanke's signature, despite interest in Ivan Toney. The Australian's fervent defence of his star summer signing, given during a press conference last week, has clearly resonated.

Postecoglou criticised those who were "too quick to judge" Solanke, who has since scored two goals in as many games.

Responding to recent criticism, the Spurs striker, who missed games against Everton and Newcastle due to an ankle injury sustained on his debut against Leicester, said: "Yeah, that was probably a bit premature after just a few games given the start to the season that I had.

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"No matter how much you get bought for, what club you play for, there is always going to be pressure in football so it's something we have to deal with, something we all know will be part of the game."

Tottenham's unyielding pursuit of glory isn't the only thing driving Solanke - he still has dreams to achieve on the international stage.

Despite having U17 Euros and U20 World Cup winners' medals to his name, Solanke's solitary senior England cap dates back to a match against Brazil in 2017 - a situation he intends to change.

He stated: "It's definitely something I'll hopefully get back into. If you're performing well for a club like Tottenham, it's certainly easier to make your way into the national team. So, my primary focus is Tottenham - to score goals and win trophies here, but then hopefully I can also earn a place in the England squad."

Son Heung-min has vowed to support young talent Mikey Moore on his journey at the club, predicting a bright future for the rising star. The Tottenham Hotspur winger played a key role in the team's 3-0 triumph over Qarabag FK in the Europa League and is recognised as a pivotal figure in nurturing new talent within the squad.

Son is seen as a mentor for the younger players thanks to his experience in the Premier League and European competition, with his wealth of knowledge aiming to inspire the next generation.

The winger has singled out and praised 17-year-old Moore, who made an appearance in the recent Europa League game, as one to watch. He highlighted the youngster's work ethic and said that patience is key to allow him to grow into a "top player".

Speaking ahead of the Qarabag fixture, the 32-year-old said: "Yeah, he's a fantastic boy and obviously, I mean, he's coming from the academy. You as a club, you look after him even more.

"Everybody is so welcoming and looking after him, so do I, because he's such a lovely kid and working hard every single day, coming with the first team with that age it's not easy, you know, like sometimes you're very shy."

"But he’s showing good personality and working hard, which is very important to me. When you see the young players are working hard in the first team and you just want to help, you just want to help him. When I was young, and now he’s coaching at Manchester United, Ruud van Nistelrooy, he was helping me a lot in my Hamburg time.

"Now I want to be that guy as well, you know, just having him around me and just talking about things, because we are playing in a similar position that if I can help him a little bit with advice, then I’m always open to it.

"Mikey is also coming to me most of the times and asking questions, which is very fun. I enjoy talking to him. He’s a fantastic boy and then I’m definitely sure that he can be a fantastic player. There’s no doubt because he has such amazing quality.

"As we always say about young players, let’s don’t give him too much pressure on his shoulders. Just let’s enjoy how he develops, how he improves every single day, every single season and as a fan, as supporters, we should just enjoy watching him and he will be, I think, one of the top players."

His comments highlight the tight-knit environment being fostered by manager Ange Postecoglou. However, following an injury sustained during the previous Europa League match, Son limped off the pitch in the 71st minute - meaning that Spurs might need to tap into its youthful roster sooner than expected.

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The Australian manager brushed off initial injury worries post-match, highlighting: "I haven't spoke to him. He said he felt a bit tired, but I haven't spoken to him or the medical team yet."

However, on Friday he admitted that Son will face a late fitness test before their trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United. Postecoglou said: "Sonny, I don't think is too bad.

"He wants to train tomorrow and we will see how it goes and make a decision from there. We have another day up our sleeve to give him every chance."

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly close to having to consider Bruno Fernandes' status as an untouchable starter, according to reports. However, despite the United captain's below-par start to the season, Ten Hag isn't expected to axe him in Sunday's Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur.

Fernandes has looked out-of-sorts at the dawn of the campaign, failing to score and registering just one assist in five league games.

He also frustrated supporters with his display in Wednesday's Europa League draw against FC Twente, intensifying the debate about his security as a consistent starter.

United host Tottenham at Old Trafford this weekend, with wins becoming more important with every underwhelming result.

The Red Devils could enter the match as low as 12th, having won just two and losing as many in their five league openers.

Fernandes is among the players under pressure to deliver, and he is expected to get the chance to do so against Ange Postecoglou's side.

According to GIVEMESPORT, Ten Hag is considered unlikely to drop the 30-year-old from his starting line-up and will instead trust him to rediscover his best form.

However, the report adds that the Dutchman is close to having to consider Fernandes' status, with supporters growing impatient.

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Fernandes signed a new United contract in the summer, committing his future to the club until 2027 to end transfer uncertainty.

The Portuguese maestro was the subject of strong interest from multiple clubs, including Bayern Munich, and in Saudi Arabia.

His decision to remain at Old Trafford was unsurprisingly celebrated, given he has scored 79 goals and registered 70 assists in 241 appearances.

But Fernandes' early-season woes have prompted worry that he's entering the end of his prime years and could soon become another problem that INEOS have to fix.

Fernandes has been United's headline star since his January 2020 arrival, and his decline or exit would represent a daunting void to fill.

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Club figures will hope that Mason Mount can overcome a challenging start to life in Manchester and grow into a worthy successor.

The 25-year-old endured an injury-stricken maiden year after switching from boyhood club Chelsea in a £60million deal.

He has also missed most of the current campaign so far through a hamstring problem but returned to the pitch in Wednesday's draw against FC Twente.

But Fernandes wouldn't have penned a new deal in M16 if he didn't believe he had more to give, and there will be confidence that he can recover from his slow start.

Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd slumped to another disappointing result in mid-week when FC Twente came from behind to snatch a point during the Red Devils’ Europa League opener.

It means United have won just three of their opening seven matches across competitions this term - a run of form that will likely have to change if Ten Hag wishes to stay in charge of the 20-time English champions.

Things don't get any easier for the Dutch manager, given Sunday’s clash against Tottenham is the first match in a mammoth run of fixtures.

Following this weekend, United travel to Porto in the Europa League, before heading to Aston Villa next Sunday, with matches against Brentford, Fenerbahce and Chelsea to come after that.

First, though, it’s all eyes on Spurs, with Express Sport predicting what XI Ten Hag might go for this weekend.

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Man Utd predicted XI vs Spurs (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Onana

The only constant for United this season and for good reason too.

Andre Onana proved his worth once again last weekend when he pulled off a stellar double save to deny Crystal Palace from snatching a late winner.

Given Spurs have scored in all but one of their Premier League outings this season, he’ll have to be on top form once again.

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Defence: Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot

While there were frustrations with the attack during the Palace draw, bar the odd blip, United’s defence put on a solid showing in south London.

Ten Hag appears to have found a settled backline, with Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martínez forming a solid partnership at the heart of the defence.

In the continued absence of a left-footed left-back, Diogo Dalot will operate from that flank, while new fan favourite Noussair Mazraoui should get the nod on the opposite side.

Midfield: Ugarte, Mainoo

Rarely has a player gone from hero to villain as quickly as Christian Eriksen against FC Twente, with the midfielder opening the scoring during the first half, before clumsily giving the ball away for the equaliser in the second.

Despite his costly error, Eriksen blasted Man Utd's performance in the 1-1 draw, claiming the opposition ‘wanted it more’.

He’ll likely make way for Kobbie Mainoo in the XI this weekend, with new boy Manuel Ugarte operating from the base of midfield.

Attack: Amad, Fernandes, Garnacho

As demonstrated at Selhurst Park last weekend, goals have been an issue for the three-time European champions.

Captain Bruno Fernandes was blasted for his performance last Saturday, with the Portuguese international still searching for his first Premier League goal of the season.

He’ll look to support wide-men Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho, who have looked the most dangerous players for United so far.

Striker: Rashford

As for the centre-forward position, Joshua Zirkzee’s efforts can’t be knocked, but his finishing can be, meaning Ten Hag might turn to Marcus Rashford to lead the line this time around.

It means Rasmus Hojlund will have to wait another week longer for his first start of the season.

Man United predicted XI: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Garnacho; Rashford