The Spaniard was selected despite high profile errors in the previous two games but improved in front of his home crowd. Still a number of nervy moments under crosses and handling long-range shots.
883
124
3.00
Chris Smalling
Tasked with the challenge of marking Bale out of the game and coped well. Caught out on a couple of occasions but was strong, powerful and read the game well.
1287
60
3.50
Phil Jones
Showed why United paid all that money for him with a composed display and was dominant in the air over Defoe.
511
457
2.50
Patrice Evra
The Frenchman seems to struggle against Lennon and was below his best here. Beaten for pace by the Spurs winger on a few occasions but offered good support in attack.
1042
124
4.00
Jonny Evans
Assured performance from the United defender, slotting in effortlessly and reading the game well to stop Spurs getting in behind.
1103
72
3.50
Tom Cleverley
Struggled to get into the game until he produced a brilliant whipped cross for Welbeck to break the deadlock. Replaced by Giggs nine minutes from time.
947
82
3.50
Ashley Young
The one-time Tottenham target was often involved in many of United's best attacking moves as he drove towards the box with pace and skill. Looping first-half header drifted just wide of the post.
1034
67
3.50
Anderson
Set the high tempo for the United midfield with his harrying, hassling and quick use of the ball. Scored a lovely goal after good link-up play with Welbeck.
681
222
3.00
Nani
The Portuguese winger enjoys playing against Tottenham and his quick feet were always a threat to the visitors' defence. Always offered an option and stretched the play - but struggled to get the better of Assou-Ekotto.
1148
91
4.00
Wayne Rooney
Had difficulty finding space in the first-half but dropped a little deeper after the break to collect the ball and began to pull the strings. Tested Friedel on a number of occasions from around the edge of the penalty area and was finally rewarded as he headed home a late third.
1305
88
4.00
Danny Welbeck
Top of the Match
Opened his account for the season with a classic striker's goal in the 61st minute - a glancing header after he drifted between Tottenham's two centre-backs. Added an assist to his night's work with a cheeky backheel to Anderson for United's second goal.
Substitutions
544
73
3.00
Ji-Sung Park
Offered fresh legs after replacing Young in the 81st minute.
730
56
3.50
Ryan Giggs
Replaced Cleverley in the 81st minute and provided an inch-perfect cross for Rooney to head home United's third of the night.
576
88
3.00
Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez
Surprisingly named on the bench two weeks earlier than scheduled and looked sharp when given a late run-out as an 81st minute substitute.
A brilliant Spurs debut for the American as he made a number of athletic diving stops, defying his age and keeping his team in the game. Could do nothing about Welbeck's goal.
76
165
2.50
Kyle Walker
Handed a starting role ahead of Corluka but was caught out positionally on too many occasions. Substituted at half-time due to illness.
109
233
2.50
Michael Dawson
Flop of the Match
As ever, gave his all and won some thumping challengers - but he was caught under the ball for Welbeck's goal and looked flat-footed on a number of occasions.
154
103
3.50
Younes Kaboul
Very impressive athleticism and anticipation at times to sweep up danger although he was caught ball-watching.
82
122
3.00
Benoit Assou-Ekotto
Solid display to nullify Nani but ruined it with a sloppy pass that gifted United the ball ahead of their first goal.
83
172
3.00
Aaron Lennon
Clearly had the weaponry to trouble Evra with his searing pace but the quality of his final ball was poor. Head seemed to drop after United's opener.
63
139
2.50
Jake Livermore
A big physical presence, the youngster broke up play well in the first-half but lacked quality on the ball and was badly overrun in the second-half. Replaced by Huddlestone in the 74th minute.
116
122
3.00
Niko Kranjcar
The Croat's neat and tidy passing helped Spurs control spells of possession in the first-half but became very leggy and abdicated defensive responsibility.
128
179
3.00
Gareth Bale
The Welsh flyer looked sharp in the first-half and troubled United with his blistering pace. Faded after the break as Spurs tired and United took control of the game.
181
261
3.50
Rafael van der Vaart
The Dutchman was Tottenham's most dangerous attacking threat throughout. Picked the ball up in space and looked to shoot or play a killer pass at every opportunity. Hampered by the lack of movement in front of him.
64
185
3.00
Jermain Defoe
The England striker flitted in and out of the game and offered little movement for his team-mates. Powerful strike in the second-half smashed against the post.
Substitutions
141
99
3.50
Vedran Corluka
Half-time replacement for Walker and coped well against Young, getting tight to the United winger and denying him space.
65
105
3.00
Tom Huddlestone
Replaced Livermore in the 74th minute but had little effect despite stroking some nice passes.
63
125
3.00
Roman Pavlyuchenko
Replaced Kranjcar 16 minute from time but had no impact on proceedings.