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James Maddison scored the only goal as Tottenham responded to crashing out of both domestic cups last week with a much-needed 1-0 win over Manchester United.

A depleted United had a succession of chances to equalise, with Guglielmo Vicario – also back in the Spurs team – saving brilliantly from Alejandro Garnacho in the second half.

But Spurs held on to record back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first time since September.

Here’s how we rated the Spurs players…

Guglielmo Vicario 8

Made a string of sharp saves on his first appearance since November, including a brilliant one-armed stop from Garnacho’s fierce drive.

Pedro Porro 7

Looked refreshed after a week off and was involved in the build-up to Maddison’s goal. Still prone to getting caught up the pitch, however, including for a huge Garnacho chance.

Kevin Danso 8

Excellent on his home debut, making a number of important interventions, including a last-ditch sliding tackle to dispossess Rasmus Hojlund.

Ben Davies 8

In the right place to clear Diogo Dalot’s shot off the line at 0-0 in a composed and solid display.

Djed Spence 9

Outstanding at both ends of the pitch. Constantly carried the ball forward with purpose and took on his man, while making a series of crucial defensive actions, including a brilliant block to deny Rasmus Hojlund. Destiny Udogie should not get straight back into the side.

Lucas Bergvall 8

Ran rings around Casemiro in the midfield and made the opening goal when his effort was parried by Onana.

Rodrigo Bentancur 6

Improved after his dreadful display at Villa Park last weekend but could be more assertive with and without the ball.

James Maddison 8

Full of beans on an impressive return to the side, reacting quickest to open the scoring after Onana spilled Bergvall’s shot.

Dejan Kulusevski 7

Extended Onana with a low shot late on and looked more energetic after a week off.

Heung-min Son 7

Produced a lively display from the left, suggesting that he too had benefited from a rest.

Mathys Tel 7

Forced more than one save from Onana during a game when a number of chances and half-chances fell his way. Looks lively and intelligent but his hold-up play needs work.

Subs

Brennan Johnson (Maddison 63’) 6

Drove forward with purpose at times but could have been more assertive against a tiring United.

Pape Matar Sarr (Bergvall 63’) 7

Added fresh legs to the midfield for the final half-hour or so.

Archie Gray (Danson 78’) 7

Returned to centre-half and helped Spurs to see out a much-needed win.

Yves Bissouma (Bentancur 78’) 7

Lashed a volley at goal and used the ball well.

Wilson Odobert (Son 87’) 6

Returned to action for the first time since October.

Not used: Kinsky, Udogie, Scarlett, Moore