Manchester United might have just boosted their chances of signing the perfect striker

Not even the sight of a disgruntled Cristiano Ronaldo storming down the tunnel could dampen the mood at Old Trafford after Wednesday night's resounding win.

After a couple of worrying performances, Manchester United hit top gear against Tottenham, putting in their most complete display under Erik ten Hag and showing just how dangerous this side could become in the years ahead.

What is clear, though, is that this performance still wasn't perfect. On another day, United might well have hit Antonio Conte's side for four or more, but instead they had to settle for just two goals.

A week ago, it was Francis Uzoho who thwarted the United attack. This time, an inspired Hugo Lloris frustrated the forwards with an outstanding solo display.

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United are still a work in progress under Ten Hag, but are starting to show signs of real promise. There is a clear identity taking shape and they are starting to control matches rather than rely on moments to decide them.

However, despite the obvious dominance on the night, there was still a gluttonous thirst for more goals at the end of the game and a nagging feeling that perhaps there should have been more.

Anthony Martial missed out with an injury, meaning that Marcus Rashford led the line in attack. He caused problems with his intelligent reading of the game but remained rash in front of goal, wasting a number of chances that fell his way.

Rather than carefully picking his spot in the corners of the goal, Rashford lashed his efforts as hard as possible, leaving Lloris with a chance of saving them as long as he dived the right way.

United are still unduly reliant on Martial, which this season has already cost them on multiple