Victory comes at a price for Man United as goalscorer Mkhitaryan stretchered off

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's thumping strike saw Manchester United overcome Tottenham and their Old Trafford struggles, but the in-form Armenian's serious-looking injury took the edge off today's victory.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's thumping strike saw Manchester United overcome Tottenham and their Old Trafford struggles, but the in-form Armenian's serious-looking injury took the edge off victory.

Promising displays have not brought with them anywhere near enough points this season, but United brought a frustrating run of four successive home Premier League draws to a timely halt.