Glaring failings again in attack cost Man Utd as they fell to defeat to Spurs

Due to an injury crisis, Manchester United was left under-strength in their face-off against Tottenham in north London.

With the only other first-team player being Victor Lindelof on the bench Ruben Amorim faced a major challenge to utilize his limited squad effectively.

In contrast to the United, Tottenham was able to present a robust lineup. They took advantage of United's predicament and seized an early lead.

James Maddison managed to score first for Tottenham, tapping into an empty net after an effort was parried directly to him by Andre Onana.

Despite being dealt a first blow, United showed resilience with a number of chances of their own.

Unfortunately, they failed to convert these opportunities into goals. The closest chance came from Alejandro Garnacho, who missed a one-on-one and shot over the bar.

The team's struggles mirrored in the second half, despite some bright sparks from Garnacho. As the game approached its end, United’s players visibly displayed their fatigue, failing to equalise or create a standout chance.

The injury roster for Manchester United paints a grim picture, the key absentees include Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, and Christian Eriksen, among others - making this perhaps one of the most challenging times for Amorim in recent years.

Amorim’s frustrations were evident from the sideline, his animated reactions indicating his disappointment over the missed opportunities and mistakes made by his side.

United fans have shown sympathy, acknowledging the manager's difficult situation. However, criticism has also been widespread, with many fans echoing Gary Neville’s statement on the poor shape of United's midfield, which further contributed to their defeat.

Despite the defeat, Alejandro Garnacho is deemed to carry the potential to step up and become the main man for the team in Amad's absence. Yet, United need him to re-find his goalscoring boots and seize this opportunity.