'He's decent' - Paul Merson is shocked Tottenham did not sign Aston Villa star this summer

Paul Merson was impressed with Tottenham’s performance at Old Trafford, but he believes that Roberto De Zerbi’s men have left themselves short in one position.

Not many Spurs fans would have been surprised by the way the game played out at Manchester on Saturday. The Lilywhites dominated proceedings in the first half, playing most of the football in United’s half, and fashioning chance after chance.

However, as they have made a habit of doing this season, they failed to apply the finishing touch and were eventually punished in the second half when Bryan Mbeumo put the home side ahead.