Manchester United supporters were thrilled as they saw their side put in arguably their best performance of the season against top four rival Tottenham Hotspur.
United desperately needed a win at the start of a crucial run of league games and looked determined to make up for their elimination from the FA Cup.
Despite a nervy start, United soon took control and played with a tempo and desire that at times has been missing during Louis van Gaal‘s first season at the club.
A fine finish from Marouane Fellaini as well as first half goals from Michael Carrick and Wayne Rooney saw United lead by three at the break and the fans were as happy as they’ve been all season.
Playing attacking football at a high tempo works. United have had it right all these years. Who'd have thunk it?!
— Busby MUFC (@BusbyMUFC) March 15, 2015
This is the best I've seen from United for years. What a first half. #MUFC
— Jamie Lindsay (@Jamie_Lindsay) March 15, 2015
I feel like I've gone back in time after watching that brilliant first-half from United. Where has that flair been all season?!
— Ellie Mawson (@EllieMawson) March 15, 2015
Herrera, Mata, Carrick, Fellaini, Blind and Young and Rooney been pivotal today. Great to see
— Ben Smith (@bensmith130) March 15, 2015
United just playing with complete composure and control, refreshing to see after the way they've played this season.
— Liam (@OffsideLiam) March 15, 2015
Media will say what they like. But despite the meltdown on here last Monday, this performance has been coming. Signs in 1st half v AFC #mufc
— Hayley B (@Hayles_101) March 15, 2015
United took their foot off the gas in the second half and simply went through the motions ahead of the next big game at Liverpool in a week’s time.
There was time for Andreas Pereira to make his Premier League debut, replacing Juan Mata whilst Radamel Falcao also made a return to the team for the final ten minutes.
The visitors rarely troubled United as the game fizzled out but there was also a return to the first team for Rafael in the final five minutes as Van Gaal gave chances to a few of the players struggling for game time under the new boss.