Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted for two completely different teams against their Premier League rivals.
Anthony Martial gave them the lead before the break before Lucas Moura’s slightly fortunate goal levelled things up.
Angel Gomes then seized his opportunity with a brilliantly worked goal to restore the advantage in what proved to be the winner.
Manchester United travel to Norway to face Kristiansund on Tuesday before returning to England.
Man Utd player ratings
First half:
David de Gea – 7
Good save to deny Dele Alli.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 7
Real energy down the right flank, already looking like a great signing.
Chris Smalling – 6
Standard afternoon for Smalling, organised but did nothing of real note.
Marcos Rojo – 6
Done the job against Harry Kane, there have been far worse performances from him.
Ashley Young – 7
Got forward well, cut inside and let fly on a few occasions.
Scott McTominay – 7
Gets about the pitch allowing his fellow midfielders to do the more glamorous work.
Andreas Pereira – 6
Quietly effective in pockets.
Paul Pogba – 6
Showed his presence in spells, fired a well-struck shot just wide.
Daniel James – 7
Looks a real coup, caused Spurs problems. Stamped on by Sissoko.
Mason Greenwood – 5
Failed to live up to the standards he has set in recent matches.
Anthony Martial – 9
Looked sharp through the middle, scored and hit the post.
Second half:
Sergio Romero – 6
Wasn’t much he could do about the Tottenham goal.
Diogo Dalot – 6
Some good runs forward, showed that he could still have a part to play this season.
Eric Bailly – N/A
Stretchered off with injury, doesn’t look good.
Victor Lindelof – 6
Accomplished performance but Tottenham were able to create a few openings in central areas around the box.
Luke Shaw – 5
Deflected Lucas Moura’s shot passed his own goalkeeper. Couldn’t be helped.
Nemanja Matic – 6
Slow to close down Lucas Moura for the equaliser.
Fred – 6
Got forward well, showed real energy at times and made his presence felt.
Jesse Lingard – 7
A few lively runs forward, broke lines well but end product was lacking.
Angel Gomes – 8
Lively run down the left, showcased his dribbling ability with neat feet before finishing beautifully in the second half.
Juan Mata – 7
Cultured lay-off to assists Gomes.
Marcus Rashford – 6
Lively, finished well late in the match but was ruled offside.
