Five things we learned from Man United’s 1-0 win over Tottenham: 3 good, 2 bad

4. Chris Smalling will be crucial to United this season

Smalling produced a solid performance on Saturday as he took command of the back line and was a defensive rock for the hosts.

Whether it was dealing with the aerial threat posed by Spurs or cutting out passes or even stepping in when Romero was hesitant, it was an all-round impressive performance from the 25-year-old.