Spurs went ahead when Jermain Defoe fired in an acrobatic overhead kick only 38 seconds in, but Ryan Giggs' majestic free-kick levelled matters. Anderson fired home his first United goal from the edge of the box, before Scholes saw red for two bookings. Peter Crouch hit the crossbar, but Wayne Rooney's solo goal wrapped it up.Rooney's goal was an exhibition of counter-attacking play from the 10 men and a brutal response to those wondering whether United would carry the same threat without Cristiano Ronaldo this season.
It was a thoroughly deserved victory, especially as United were forced to play for over half an hour without Scholes against a team that had won all four of their Premier League games this season. (BBC Sport)
