Fourmidable United spank Spurs

MANCHESTER UNITED extended their lead at the top of the Premiership to six points, but Tottenham boss Martin Jol questioned the decision to give Cristiano Ronaldo a penalty to open the scoring in a 4-0 win for the Red Devils.

Jol admitted Steed Malbranque left an outstretched leg when the United winger burst into the area just before the break at White Hart Lane, but replays showed there was no contact.

Dutchman Jol did not accuse Ronaldo of diving, but did not believe referee Mark Clattenburg should have awarded the spot-kick.