Man Utd failed to execute plans against Spurs: Mourinho

London Feb 1 (IANS) Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho highlighted several mistakes by his players and said their opponents Tottenham were better on the day.

Tottenham outclassed Manchester United 2-0 in the English Premier League (EPL) tie here on Wednesday.

The away side looked nowhere in the game making continous defensive lapses.

"One mistake. We don t win the ball in the air. Second mistake. We don t win the second ball on the ground. Third mistake. We don t cover inside the full-back inside when Eriksen comes. Four mistakes. Four mistakes after 15 seconds and you are losing 1-0 against a good team " Mourinho was quoted as saying by the Independent.

"And then a good reaction we played in their half we create something the feeling was we are in the game but the second goal I don t say ridiculous I say unlucky. It s a different thing than ridiculous and after that Tottenham has the game in their hands and they are very good in counter attack they press well " the Portuguese tactician added.

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