Michael Brown
Former Sheff Utd and Spurs midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

We've seen it on several occasions, very harsh.

They got the decision correct. It's the law, the rules. That's what is difficult to take. We want to watch goals - it's really harsh on Spurs.

We had a different rule for many years. We've got to try to go with the advantage. It doesn't sit right, all these goals being disallowed. If you're in the ground you don't know with the replays. It's so tough to take.

Michael Brown
Former Sheff Utd and Spurs midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

That was an entertaining one. The work-rate and desire is there from Sheffield United. As they walk off Eric Dier is asking the referee why he's made that decision. You've got to give teams credit. Spurs reacted and put pressure on until the end.

It's a very important lead. But with fatigue, can they keep it up? Spurs are starting to move the ball around. Jose Mourinho will tell his players to move the ball a bit quicker.

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Antony Short: Mourinho has taken Spurs backwards, tedious to watch at best. Under Poch they were so much more expansive and easier on the eye.

Only Liverpool (0) and Wolves (2) have dropped fewer Premier League points from a winning position than Sheffield United (6) this season.

It is silly.

Francesca Gunn: I’m sorry to say it’s not silly though with the VAR decision. We know the rule whether intentional or not, if there is any type of handball (from the team that scored) in the build up to a goal, then the goal is ruled out ... so it’s not silly

Great defending from the hosts keeps their lead intact, Ben Davies and then Serge Aurier both see shots charged down inside a packed area as Spurs pile on the pressure.

From the corner Lucas heads over.

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Ollie Norwood is booked for a cynical trip and then, seconds later, catches Son with an arm as he goes up for a header. Relief all over his face when a second card isn't forthcoming...

Michael Brown
Former Sheff Utd and Spurs midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Sheffield United will feel finally VAR has come back and helped them. It's a strange one. The rule is there but Lucas Moura didn't know anything about it. Is is the correct decision? Yes it is. But Spurs are unfortunate not to score.

Gio lo Celso lines up a free-kick for Spurs and it deflects up and over, Dean Henderson then punches the corner clear.

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Jose Mourinho was unhappy with that decision, as you'd expect. At the very least his side should have had a free-kick on the edge of the box.

Anyway, United's opener was a lovely passage of play. Let's forget all about that opening half hour.

Michael Brown
Former Sheff Utd and Spurs midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

What's crazy is the foul is on Lucas Moura - he was pushed to the floor. The referee gave the advantage but then it came off his arm into the path of Harry Kane.

It's saying something given the year we've all had that VAR is still up there with the worst things of 2020.

How on earth was Lucas Moura meant to not handball that?!

Michael Brown
Former Sheff Utd and Spurs midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

What a goal it is. If you didn't know what type of play Sheffield United play with overlaps... Basham got to the byeline. The cut back was perfect. Sander Berge had the composure. Wonderful finish from a wonderful move.

It was the way they worked the goal. The understanding.

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No goal!

This is geting silly now.

Video Assistant Referee Checkpublished at 18:33 British Summer Time 2 July 2020

18:33 BST 2 July 2020

HANG ON.

They are checking for a handball in the build up against Lucas Moura. Moura is tumbling over and the ball is cleared into his arm.

A not too pleasant Euro 2016 flashback there as Harry Kane tries a free-kick from nearing 40 yards, toe bunging it into the stands.

As rank a half hour of top-class football as you'll ever see.