Five things Tottenham learned in stunning win at Old Trafford

Three second half goals saw Tottenham maintain their prefect start to the season. Here are five things we learned from an emphatic win at Old Trafford.

1. Lucas can take Tottenham to the next level

With clear financial restrictions and a more-or-less settled starting XI, it is not easy for Tottenham to make the kind of addition to take them to the next level; but the fleet-footed Lucas Moura may just be that player.

When Lucas arrived in London last January Premier League fans weren’t sure whether to expect the Brazilian Theo Walcott or the next Garrincha. Initially, it looked like the former as Lucas failed to find the net in six Premier League starts. But just three games into this campaign he already has three goals to his name and is a big reason Spurs currently soar in second place.

The quicksilver Brazilian’s constant running caused United problems all game. In the first half, after showcasing some incredible pace and close control he could have won a penalty when Phil Jones awkwardly brought him down in the area.

In the second, he connected with a Christian Eriksen cross to double Spurs’ lead before breaking away to smash home a handsome second and seal the win.

Lucas’ raw talent was always evident but he is now showing the requisite virtues to fit into a Mauricio Pochettino team. The inexhaustible winger puts in a tireless shift at both ends and is forming a potent combination with fellow goal scorer Harry Kane;  exploiting space created by the striker for his two goals.

After a prolonged period of frustration it must have been a special moment for Lucas as the crowd took a break from taunting Mourinho to sing ‘there’s only Lucas Moura’ toward the end of the game.

It seemed rather idealistic and lazy to refer to Lucas as ‘like a new signing’ after Tottenham failed to bring anyone in this summer but that is exactly what it now feels like. Lucas’ anarchic style adds something a little different to Spurs’ multi-faceted attack and will put countless points on the board should he continues in such form.