Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pa sed the first test. Akiem Hicks Jerseys Manchester United's embattled manager employed a new formation which helped his team end a four-game Premier League winle s streak with a 3-0 road win at Tottenham Hotspur. Cristiano Ronaldo was the attacking star with a spectacular goal and a sist as Man United move into 5th place (17 points, eight behind leaders Chelsea). Manchester United fielded a 3-5-2 formation which gave the Red Devils the defensive solidity they've been lacking in recent matches. The shutout win was only the second of the season and the first since Aug. 29. Tottenham didn't register a single shot on goal and the return from injury of Man United center back Raphael Varane didn't hurt: He had more clearances (6) than any other player on the field. Meanwhile in attack, the addition of forward Edinson Cavani alongside Ronaldo, and the contribution of the wingbacks higher up the field helped give United an offensive edge. But the Red Devils still needed a moment of magic from their star players to break through. Bruno Fernandes lofted a perfectly weighted ball and his compatriot Ronaldo applied a sensational volley finish to open the scoring before halftime. MORE: In the second half, Fernandes and Ronaldo combined again in the 64th minute before Ronaldo fedCavani in behind. The veteran Uruguayan striker doubled the visitors' lead and it made for a more comfortable second half. It was so comfortable that all three attackers were eventually subbed off as Man United sought to lock down the result. One of the subs, England international Marcus Rashford, got an emphatic third goal against a dispirited Spurs side. While Solskjaer can breathe easy for a few days, the pre sure increases on Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo. His team was booed by the home fans at different points in the match, and so was Tottenham captain Harry Kane, who failed to make an impact. The next in the series of three matches that Solskjaer reportedly has to save his Manchester United job comes on Tuesday in the Italian city ofBergamo, Arlington Hambright Jerseys where Man United will face Atalanta in itsfourth UEFA Champions League group-stage match. Then arguably the biggest of the three matches comes onSaturday, Nov. 6 when the Red Devils take on their intra-city rivals, reigning English premier Manchester City at Old Trafford. "We have to change and we change today."Cristiano Ronaldo understands the frustrations from the Man United supporters and calls for the club to change following tonight's win Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) Tottenham vs. Manchester United final score 1H 2H Final Tottenham Hotspur 000Manchester United 123Goals: MANU Cristiano Ronaldo (Bruno Fernandes) 39th min.MANU Edinson Cavani (Cristiano Ronaldo) 64th min Alex Taylor Jerseys .MANU Marcus Rashford (Nemanja Matic) 86th min. (All times Eastern) Final: Tottenham Hotspur 0, Manchester United 393rd min.: Cristian Romero is carded for a foul on Marcus Rashford. Frustrating end to this game for Spurs. 90th min.: Three minutes of stoppage time. 86th min.: Goal Man United! The sub Marcus Rashford gets it. Nemanja Matic feeds him the ball in behind and Rashford's finish is ruthle s. Un gol muy dudoso sella la victoria del con este gran gol Pero entran las dudas si esta habilitado o no: mralo t mismo y danos tu opinin Disfruta el partido en la APP Telemundo Deportes Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) 82nd min.: SUB - Manchester United is seeing this game off. Spurs don't look dangerous. Je se Lingard comes on for Edinson Cavani. That's Chicago Bears Home Office all three attackers who are now off for Man United. 76th min.: SUB - Solskjaer takes off Bruno Fernandes and brings on Nemanja Matic. He wants to lock down this 2-0 result. 73rd min.: SUB - Spurs bring in Dele Alli for Giovani Lo Celso. 71st min.: SUB - Marcus Rashford comes on for Cristiano Ronaldo and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer immediately tries explaining the sub to Ronaldo to avoid any controversy. Man United has another match coming up on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League. VIVAAAAA RONAAAAALDO! La casa de los se rinde ante quien abandona la cancha tras su gol Disfruta el partido en la APP Telemundo Deportes Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) 66th min.: SUB - And Skipp immediately comes off after that giveaway, with Tanguy Ndombele taking his place. 64th min.: Goal Man United! Spurs mid Oliver Skipp loses the ball to Bruno Fernandes. Ronaldo feeds Cavani who makes a run in behind, and it's a great finish. Edinson Cavani makes it 2 for ! NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) 54th min.: SUB - Amid boos and chants of "you don't know what you're doing," Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo brings on Steven Bergwijn for Lucas Moura, who looked to be one of the bright spots for Spurs on the day. Tottenham booed off the pitch at half-time and Nuno Esprito Santo's decision to take off Lucas Moura has now been loudly derided by the home support.The jeers followed by a chorus of "you don't know what you're doing" Meli Teven Jenkins Jerseys sa Reddy (@Meli saReddy_) 48th min.: What a finish by Ronaldo! But he wasoffside! Goal is taken off the board. The replays show that Ronaldo was ahead on the through ball in behind. But his powerful finish Bilal Nichols Jerseys was still spectacular. 47th min.: Tottenham chance! Son Heung-min with the first-time shot and it goes wide. Lucas Moura penetrated and and dished the ball to him. 46th min.: The match has resumed. No subs. Halftime: Tottenham 0, Manchester United 1Halftime: This game looked deadlocked during the first half.Both teams didn't take many chances and they both defended well. It needed a spark of genius and it came from the Red Devil's Portuguese duo. A perfect service from Bruno Fernandes was finished in equally exquisite manner by Cristiano Ronaldo. Man United has looked solid with its three center back system and the two wingbacks (Luke Shaw & Aaron Wan-Bi saka)have been involved in the attack. Those extra numbershaveallowed Man United to keep attacks alivein Spurs' half until Fernandes can find a moment to work his magic. 39th min.: What a goal by
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