SHEFFIELD UNITED RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale – 5. Looked nervy straight from kick off, with a poor clearance that put his defence under pressure. It was symptomatic of a dire start to the game for him and his side. Rarely instilled confidence in his backline. AFP
SHEFFIELD UNITED RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale – 5. Looked nervy straight from kick off, with a poor clearance that put his defence under pressure. It was symptomatic of a dire start to the game for him and his side. Rarely instilled confidence in his backline. AFP
Chris Basham – 6. Had a goal-bound header cleared as the hosts tried to hit back following their tepid start, and tried to lend himself to the forward effort at other times, but struggled with the pacy movement of the Spurs attackers. EPA
Chris Basham – 6. Had a goal-bound header cleared as the hosts tried to hit back following their tepid start, and tried to lend himself to the forward effort at other times, but struggled with the pacy movement of the Spurs attackers. EPA
John Egan – 6. Overworked trying to keep a track of Kane, and his late yellow card for a lunge on the same player felt overdue. EPA
John Egan – 6. Overworked trying to keep a track of Kane, and his late yellow card for a lunge on the same player felt overdue. EPA
Ethan Ampadu – 7. Twice made vital clearances as Son tried to find Kane to double the away side’s early lead, and picked up some bruises for his efforts, too. AFP
Ethan Ampadu – 7. Twice made vital clearances as Son tried to find Kane to double the away side’s early lead, and picked up some bruises for his efforts, too. AFP
Jayden Bogle – 6. He was stood right by Serge Aurier at the corner from which Spurs scored their opener, yet inexplicably made no attempt to challenge. Tried to bolster the attack, but that brought mistakes, too. AFP
Jayden Bogle – 6. He was stood right by Serge Aurier at the corner from which Spurs scored their opener, yet inexplicably made no attempt to challenge. Tried to bolster the attack, but that brought mistakes, too. AFP
Oliver Norwood – 5. Booked in the 23rd minute for a cynical foul on Kane. His loss of possession led to Kane’s goal, and he was switched out for Bryan. EPA
Oliver Norwood – 5. Booked in the 23rd minute for a cynical foul on Kane. His loss of possession led to Kane’s goal, and he was switched out for Bryan. EPA
John Lundstram – 6. Yellow carded for felling a breaking Bergwijn, and his efforts were mostly defensive – save for a few long balls into the box as United chased the game. Reuters
John Lundstram – 6. Yellow carded for felling a breaking Bergwijn, and his efforts were mostly defensive – save for a few long balls into the box as United chased the game. Reuters
John Fleck – 7. His weak shot from range against Lloris was one of the hosts’ few bright moments in the first half. His appetising cross set up the goal for McGoldrick. Reuters
John Fleck – 7. His weak shot from range against Lloris was one of the hosts’ few bright moments in the first half. His appetising cross set up the goal for McGoldrick. Reuters
Enda Stevens – 6. Saw a shot blocked after an over-elaborate move by the hosts, and made some promising moves from the left flank in their improved start after the break. Reuters
Enda Stevens – 6. Saw a shot blocked after an over-elaborate move by the hosts, and made some promising moves from the left flank in their improved start after the break. Reuters
David McGoldrick – 7. Central to the home side’s brighter start after the interval, and received his reward when he headed home from a brilliant Fleck cross. AFP
David McGoldrick – 7. Central to the home side’s brighter start after the interval, and received his reward when he headed home from a brilliant Fleck cross. AFP
Oliver Burke – 6. His direct running pushed back at Spurs after their dominant start, but his influence faded and he was swapped for Brewster with 20 minutes left. EPA
Oliver Burke – 6. His direct running pushed back at Spurs after their dominant start, but his influence faded and he was swapped for Brewster with 20 minutes left. EPA
SUB: Kean Bryan – 6. Spoiled a Spurs attack when he read a Hojbjerg through ball, soon after coming on as a second half substitute for Norwood. EPA
SUB: Kean Bryan – 6. Spoiled a Spurs attack when he read a Hojbjerg through ball, soon after coming on as a second half substitute for Norwood. EPA
SUB: Billy Sharp – NA. Made his presence felt when he came on late on with some barrelling runs, but looked over-eager when he blazed a volley wide. Reuters
SUB: Billy Sharp – NA. Made his presence felt when he came on late on with some barrelling runs, but looked over-eager when he blazed a volley wide. Reuters
Rhian Brewster – NA. Anonymous after being introduced when the home side were chasing the game late on. AFP
Rhian Brewster – NA. Anonymous after being introduced when the home side were chasing the game late on. AFP
TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris – 7. No chance with McGoldrick’s header, but the Spurs captain was otherwise a calming presence for his side. AFP
TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris – 7. No chance with McGoldrick’s header, but the Spurs captain was otherwise a calming presence for his side. AFP
Joe Rodon – 7. Bounced back after landing awkwardly following a brave block just before the break. Always looks up for the physical battle. AFP
Joe Rodon – 7. Bounced back after landing awkwardly following a brave block just before the break. Always looks up for the physical battle. AFP
Eric Dier – 6. He often struggled with the power and pace of Burke, but did make important blocks from both him and McGoldrick. Reuters
Eric Dier – 6. He often struggled with the power and pace of Burke, but did make important blocks from both him and McGoldrick. Reuters
Ben Davies – 6. Alert to clear from a Basham header at a corner in the first phase, but was not sharp enough to stop McGoldrick in the air. AFP
Ben Davies – 6. Alert to clear from a Basham header at a corner in the first phase, but was not sharp enough to stop McGoldrick in the air. AFP
Serge Aurier – 6. Scored a rare headed goal from a corner to give the visitors the early lead. Lapsed at times, notably when his lackadaisical header played Spurs into trouble. Reuters
Serge Aurier – 6. Scored a rare headed goal from a corner to give the visitors the early lead. Lapsed at times, notably when his lackadaisical header played Spurs into trouble. Reuters
Tanguy Ndombele – 9. Less dribbles than usual, but more deft passes, as he found holes in the Blades backline. Magnificent finish for Spurs’ third goal, which quelled the home side’s resurgence. Reuters
Tanguy Ndombele – 9. Less dribbles than usual, but more deft passes, as he found holes in the Blades backline. Magnificent finish for Spurs’ third goal, which quelled the home side’s resurgence. Reuters
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – 7. Won the ball back then fed Kane, which led to the second goal. It was trademark Hojbjerg. Coped just fine without another defensive midfielder next to him. AFP
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – 7. Won the ball back then fed Kane, which led to the second goal. It was trademark Hojbjerg. Coped just fine without another defensive midfielder next to him. AFP
Sergio Reguilon – 7. His pace added plenty of venom to Spurs attacks down the left flank, and he was rarely unduly troubled going back the other way. Reuters
Sergio Reguilon – 7. His pace added plenty of venom to Spurs attacks down the left flank, and he was rarely unduly troubled going back the other way. Reuters
Steven Bergwijn – 7. His powerful fourth-minute shot, which was tipped over, eventually led to Aurier’s opener. He was also integral to the third, with a slick exchange of passes with Ndombele. AFP
Steven Bergwijn – 7. His powerful fourth-minute shot, which was tipped over, eventually led to Aurier’s opener. He was also integral to the third, with a slick exchange of passes with Ndombele. AFP
Son Heung-min – 8. Another assist, this time when his corner found Aurier. He should have doubled the lead shortly after when he scooped a shot onto the post when one on one with Ramsdale. Made a string of dangerous crosses. AFP
Son Heung-min – 8. Another assist, this time when his corner found Aurier. He should have doubled the lead shortly after when he scooped a shot onto the post when one on one with Ramsdale. Made a string of dangerous crosses. AFP
Harry Kane – 8. Looked eager to avenge the sour memories of Tottenham’s last trip to Bramall Lane. His 207th goal for Spurs was classic Kane. Wasted a good chance for a second in injury time. AFP
Harry Kane – 8. Looked eager to avenge the sour memories of Tottenham’s last trip to Bramall Lane. His 207th goal for Spurs was classic Kane. Wasted a good chance for a second in injury time. AFP
SUB: Lucas Moura – NA. Did have one chance to make an impression after coming on late on, but opted for a tough pass rather than to have a pop at goal. Reuters
SUB: Lucas Moura – NA. Did have one chance to make an impression after coming on late on, but opted for a tough pass rather than to have a pop at goal. Reuters
SUB: Carlos Vinicius – NA. A week on from his hat-trick in the FA Cup, he pocketed an appearance fee when he came on for Son in injury time. Reuters
SUB: Carlos Vinicius – NA. A week on from his hat-trick in the FA Cup, he pocketed an appearance fee when he came on for Son in injury time. Reuters
SUB: Davinson Sanchez – NA. Just managed to get onto the field before the final whistle blew, but did not get anywhere near making a touch. EPA
SUB: Davinson Sanchez – NA. Just managed to get onto the field before the final whistle blew, but did not get anywhere near making a touch. EPA

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Tanguy Ndombele 9, Harry Kane 8; Aaron Ramsdale 5 - Sheffield United v Tottenham player ratings

Paul Radley
Paul Radley
Dubai

January 17, 2021

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An audacious strike from Tanguy Ndombele set the seal on a 3-1 win for Tottenham Hotspur against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

Spurs had taken an early lead when Serge Aurier made the most of lax marking by heading in from a Son Heung-min corner.

Harry Kane doubled the away side’s advantage with a clinical finish after Sheffield United had given up possession cheaply in their own half.

The Blades threatened a comeback when David McGoldrick applied a headed finish to a fine cross by John Fleck, but Ndombele’s deftly taken goal ended the home side’s chances.

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