Spurs 2nd Goal Analysis
3 passes led to Spurs' 2nd goal. Starting with Romero into Skipp.
United pressed high in a man-to-man fashion BUT kept +1 on the backline.
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The +1 on the back line
They kept 4 defenders against the Spurs 3 forward players. (Spurs right winger just off camera)

In doing so it means a United player will need to divide 2 players.
All of the top teams do it and it is usually the opposite winger who will divide a full back and midfield player.
Garnacho is the opposite winger in this case. As early as the 1st minute you can see he doesn't divide and is man-marking Udogie

And so it's left to Mainoo to divide 2 centre midfield players. A unique and dangerous strategy.
Romero can take out Mainoo with a pass to Skipp as Mainoo has committed to his left with the disguise that Romero offered (excellent play)
Garnacho offers little inside support

In one pass, 6 United players have been taken out of the game

Another angle
- man-to-man press
- +1 on the back line
- Mainoo responsible for 2 players
The pass from Romero is excellent and is a weakness that was more than likely identified at half time.
I would question asking your most inexperienced player to divide 2 players in a central area of the pitch