Spurs appear to have changed the system, three at the back and Richarlison is an out-and-out attacking role.

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Moinul: United are now winning even when not playing well, a change from last season's possession without results. Mbeumo's clinical finishing and the team's confidence should put Arsenal and City on high alert.

Wilson Odobert has come on for Randal Kolo Muani who did very little in the first 45 minutes. He was not alone.

Back under way...and Tottenham, unsurprisingly, have made a change.

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham registered three attempts in the first half - none on target.

Their last attempt came in the 17th minute from the boot of Pape Sarr.

Manchester United

Manchester United have only lost one of their last 157 Premier League games when leading at half time (W134 D22), a 3-1 loss at Manchester City in March 2024.

David: Please take Richarlison off. Don't understand why he is picked game after game? Give Dane Scarlett a chance - he must be better than Richarlison.

Ben: Haven’t we seen enough of Richarlison? Why not have a go with Dane Scarlett? He must be worth a go with this front line. Right?

Andrew: Since Harry Kane left, how many goals has Spurs current No. 9 striker scored? He was supposed to have replaced him. Meanwhile Kane goal machine continues abroad. So frustrating as it feels we play with 10 men.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

A statement from Middlesbrough: "Middlesbrough Football Club have, subject to the completion of an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, given head coach Rob Edwards permission to speak to Wolves.

"We initially rejected an approach from Wolves on the basis that Rob signed a three-year contract with MFC less than six months ago. Following discussions with Rob we were disappointed to learn that he wanted to speak with Wolves regarding their head coach vacancy.

"We have now agreed terms with Wolves, subject to completion of the relevant paperwork. First team coaches Adi Viveash and Harry Watling, and Academy manager Craig Liddle, will take charge of team affairs for Saturday’s game against Birmingham City at the Riverside."

We're just going to leave north London for a moment to bring you up to speed with Wolves' search for a new manager.

Middlesbrough have granted boss Rob Edwards permission to speak to the Premier League's bottom club.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport Chief Football News Reporter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

A few boos from the home fans as the half-time whistle blows.

They have had plenty of decent possession but their general execution at key moments has been awful.

Grumbles and groans from the home stands greet the half-time whistle. Manchester United lead in what has been a desperately poor game for the neutral.

Awful...Pedro Porro's corner is easily cleared.

How are Tottenham's fans going to react at the half-time whistle?

They're into one additional minute at the end of the first half.

Better by Spurs as Randal Kolo Muani wins a corner. But will they make this set-piece count?

A Spurs attack goes horribly wrong and Brennan Johnson is so annoyed he almost rips his shirt in frustration.

Tottenham have yet to register an attempt on target.

Jonny: Such a boring game I went to empty the tumble dryer... and missed the goal.

I don't mean to alarm Spurs fans but I've just received this from Opta...

Tottenham are winless in their last 18 Premier League games when conceding first (D4 L14) since beating Aston Villa 4-1 in November last year.

Ewan: Spurs look like they could play for a month of Sundays and not score today...

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Bryan Mbeumo has scored five goals against Tottenham in the Premier League, his joint most against an opponent in the competition.

Meanwhile, Cristian Romero has been booked for a really poor challenge.

Spurs are frustrated and agitated.

Manchester United are SECOND in the 'as it stands' table.

James: Typical Spurs. Why doesn't Sarr just put his foot through the ball and clear it? It's such a bad error and one we used to make under Ange all the time. So frustrating.