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WATCH: Lisandro Martinez, that is awful! Man Utd defender nets bizarre own goal as he fails to make simple clearance to cap miserable defeat at Tottenham

  • Martinez own goal seals defeat
  • Fernandes misses sitter at 0-0
  • Postecoglou secures first PL win

WHAT HAPPENED? Already trailing Tottenham by a goal in north London, Martinez unwittingly put the finishing touch to a flowing move from the home side, diverting Ben Davies' sliced finish past Andre Onana when it appeared the ball was heading wide.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: United could have taken the lead when captain Bruno Fernandes was presented with a golden first-half chance. But it all went downhill after his horrendous miss as Spurs ran out comfortable 2-0 winners.

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WHAT NEXT FOR UNITED? Facing questions of direction on and off the pitch, United will be hoping for a morale-boosting performance against Nottingham Forest next Saturday.

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