Man Utd back on top after Spurs draw
LONDON – TEN-MAN Manchester United returned to the top of the Premier League here on Sunday after holding Tottenham to a 0-0 draw in a match that failed to live up to expectations.
United’s hard-earned point saw them reclaim top spot from Manchester City on goal difference, although Sir Alex Ferguson’s unbeaten side have two games in hand over their bitter local rivals.
An open encounter at White Hart Lane never quite caught fire, and United were forced onto the defensive in the final stages after fullback Rafael Da Silva was sent off for his second yellow card. The result leaves Spurs in fifth place on 37 points, eight points off the lead and one point behind Chelsea, who occupy the fourth Champions League spot.
‘It was a tough game,’ United manager Ferguson said afterwards. ‘Tottenham are in a great bit of form but they really didn’t make many chances against us and we can take credit for that.
‘We were a bit careless with the use of the ball. But overall it’s a decent point for us you so we can’t complain. Our defenders were particularly good.’ Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admitted that defence had prevailed.
‘Both teams defended well, especially the two central defenders on their side and (Michael) Dawson and (William) Gallas on ours. They were fantastic, did their jobs and made it difficult,’ he said. — AFP
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