Hard to say at this stage whether one point gained or two dropped but now falling 9 points behind leaders Arsenal and with tricky games against in form Everton and Newcastle, there isn't much scope to drop any more points certainly before the end of the year.
It was an absorbing game with both going for the win and United lined up with an attacking formation with RVP still injured Kagawa doing the link between midfield and forward departments. Cleverley made a rare start in the middle with Jones and Valencia and Welbeck adopting the wide roles it looked full of attacking intent.
The game saw both teams going for the jugular particularly Kagawa enjoying a fine spell on the pitch but it was spurs who took the lead. A free kick by Kyle Walker was thumped under the jumping wall and deceived De Gea in goal and Spurs took the lead. United's goal led a charmed life for 10 minutes when a penalty appeal was waved away and Lennon and Soldado both should have scored but United gathered themselves and duly equalised. Jones won an important ball and the ball was delivered into the box Walker made a hash of it and Rooney steamed in to give United an equaliser. United finished the half stronger but honours were justifiably even.
The second half was much the same with both teams craving a win and Sandro set the ball rolling with a 25 yard shot which flew into the net and Spurs once again in front. However, the lead was only a few minutes when Welbeck was clean through and was taking out by Lloris and a penalty and yellow card was the punishment. Rooney despatched the penalty down the middle and United back in the game.
United tried hard to press home and Young and Hernandez were introduced but unfortunately combination of good spurs defending and the linesman flag kept United out.
A good game but ultimately like last weekend only a point gained. United are getting hard to beat but not exactly getting the win ratio up.
Man of the match had to be Wayne Rooney, back to his old self and unselfish running and ruthless finishing.
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