Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur: 5 Talking Points

#1 Jose's taking no prisoners and the loss is more on the players than him

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

Jose made 6 changes to the team that conceded the loss against Brighton last week. He is ruthless and it is there for all to see.

Many will fault Jose's team selection and tactics for the loss. Playing Herrera in central defence was not a great decision and it backfired. But how can the manager be faulted if Phil Jones refused to keep Kane in his sight and jump when the corner delivery came in order to, at least, put the striker off from getting a clean go at it?

This might be a very divisive opinion. But there was more fluidity about United's attack. The stagnancy was quelled to an extent. Luke Shaw was electric down the left flank and the midfield looked like a cohesive unit for once.

How can Jose Mourinho be faulted for Romelu Lukaku missing with the goal gaping? If Chris Smalling could not do his basics right and bully Lucas Moura off the ball and instead got dragged about like a rag doll, is the manager really to blame?

Jose Mourinho couldn't have been more clearer that he needed a new centre-back. With every passing game, we're understanding the gravity of the problem. None of Manchester United's centre-backs can be trusted. Heck, I can't imagine them having a half decent season with the defenders they have in their lineup.

Victor Lindelof is a bag of nerves and almost cost United another goal last night. Phil Jones has picked up yet another injury. Smalling was good in parts but his forward passing is still the stuff of nightmares. Rojo is not even in the picture. Eric Bailly acts as though he's banished all the defensive lessons he's ever taken from his thought.

If I were Jose Mourinho, I'd be just as worried and displeased right now.