The Red Devils finally bagged a much needed win against Tottenham Hotspur to get them within sniffing distance of the top five in the Premier League.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s 29th minute goal proved to be the match winner, as United finally put an end to the drawing streak at Old Trafford. The win takes them to within three points of fifth placed Tottenham, and will come as a huge relief for Mourinho and co.
Despite the win, the Old Trafford faithful were displeased during the game. The cause for their frustration was the introduction of Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini. The 28-year-old was welcomed by boos as he began warming up to enter the fray.
On comes Fellaini… pic.twitter.com/rQvMtsD9jj
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) December 11, 2016
Fellaini being booed again. He’s hated, adored, but never ignored.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) December 11, 2016
Marouane Fellaini just went out to warm up and the United fans started booing him. Savage. #MUFC #THFC
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— Football__Tweet (@Football__Tweet) December 11, 2016
I don’t know what Fellaini is still doing in @ManUtd after all is ugly performance against Everton
— Omobamidele’s Touch (@richie_slord) December 11, 2016
Fellaini being booed by United fans – Gary Neville calls it poor. As is Fellaini in fairness
— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) December 11, 2016
You are our only hope, @Fellaini. #COYS
— Ross. (@RossTweeting) December 11, 2016
‘You know the script, Jose. Mkhitaryan off, Fellaini on. Protect that lead.’ #mufc https://t.co/UZM0MvLAJm pic.twitter.com/A9GPOAtCBW
— Man United News (@ManUtdMEN) December 11, 2016
Why is there a debate on wether the Man United faithfulls did a horrible thing in booeing Fellaini? I would boo him until i can’t breathe
— Michael Mwangi (@terrificmike) December 11, 2016
Another subject of ridicule for Manchester United fans after the game was Tottenham striker Harry Kane. The Englishman is one of the most promising young strikers in the Premier League, but wasn’t really at his best against United.
Kane made a mistake that eventually led to Mkhitaryan’s goal, and couldn’t manage to help his team recover from that. He has now failed to score in six appearances against United, and looked neutered by the opposition defence throughout the game.
has anyone seeing harry kane apparently he went missing before the game??????????????????????????????? #muntot
— mickiwillbemybf (@LouiseODonoghu2) December 11, 2016
BREAKING: @HKane found confused but alive after being found in @PhilJones4 pocket.#MUNTOT #MUFC @ManUtd @DavidMay04 pic.twitter.com/BzLoeNGMsc
— Paul Hammond (@Officialpaulh) December 11, 2016
If Harry #Kane played today Spurs would have had a chance at getting a result #MUNTOT
— RougeDevil7 (@RougeDevil7) December 11, 2016
I wonder how long it will take for Rojo to remove Kane from his pocket when he gets home? ? #MUNTOT
— T. Morris (@bigstraps) December 11, 2016
After watching 97 minutes of football, only just realised that Harry Kane was playing. Mr Invisible today. #MUNTOT
— David Wyatt (@DavidWyattNFL) December 11, 2016
Harry Kane has still never scored a Premier League goal against Man United; 6 games, 0 goals.
Bogey team. pic.twitter.com/6yJMO0vsot
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 11, 2016