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The best photos from Manchester United 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur (Gallery)

Published 15:12 8 Aug 2015 BST

Tom Victor
The best photos from Manchester United 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur (Gallery)

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Manchester United might not have been at their best in the opening day victory over Tottenham, but the result is the only thing that matters.

The Red Devils gave Premier League debuts to five of their summer signings, but in the end it was an own goal from Spurs full-back Kyle Walker that separated the two teams. [caption id="attachment_10193" align="alignnone" width="594"]Louis van Gaal made a big call before the game, opting to leave out David de Gea Louis van Gaal made a big call before the game, opting to leave out David de Gea[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10192" align="alignnone" width="594"]Sergio Romero took the Spaniard's place in goal as United kicked off the new campaign Sergio Romero took his place in goal as Wayne Rooney led out United for the new campaign[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10186" align="alignnone" width="594"]We were treated to the great sight of De Gea, Victor Valdes and Anders Lindegaard all sat in the stands while youngster Sam Johnstone took his place on the bench We were treated to the great sight of De Gea, Victor Valdes and Anders Lindegaard all sat in the stands while youngster Sam Johnstone was named on the bench[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10190" align="alignnone" width="594"]Spurs threatened early on, with Christian Eriksen wasting a good opportunity Spurs threatened early on, with Christian Eriksen wasting a good opportunity[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10194" align="alignnone" width="594"]But it was the hosts who took the lead, Walker robbing Wayne Rooney only to send the ball into his own net But it was the hosts who took the lead, Walker robbing Wayne Rooney only to send the ball into his own net[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10188" align="alignnone" width="594"]New signing Memphis Depay celebrated with Rooney, who was reluctant to claim credit... New signing Memphis Depay celebrated with Rooney, who was reluctant to claim credit...[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10187" align="alignnone" width="594"]...while Walker dusted himself down after the error ...while Walker dusted himself down after the error[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10191" align="alignnone" width="594"]Morgan Schneiderlin was solid enough on his competitive debut, putting in a good shift in front of the back four Morgan Schneiderlin was solid enough on his competitive debut, putting in a good shift in front of the back four[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10189" align="alignnone" width="594"]Matteo Darmian was particularly impressive on his first Premier League appearance at right-back Matteo Darmian was particularly impressive on his first Premier League appearance at right-back[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10185" align="alignnone" width="594"]There was even time for Bastian Schweinsteiger to make his bow from the bench, as United held on to get their first three points on the board There was even time for Bastian Schweinsteiger to make his bow from the bench, as United held on to get their first three points on the board[/caption]
The best photos from Manchester United 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur (Gallery)