Damien

Yeah, United were perfectly within their rights. It is questionable sportsmanship when Nani knew that Gomes was placing it for the free kick and was looking towards the ref for guidance but you can't expect that in the modern game. It's also worth remembering Spurs were pretty dire and while, of course, they could get a goal against the run of play I don't think it's unreasonable to suggest that this didn't have an effect on the final outcome.

Spurs were screwed but screwed within the rules of the game. In a fair world there would have been a free kick for the handball but, having missed out on that, Spurs should have coped better rather than letting Nani score. Weird case where no one is wrong or right. Spurs deeply unlucky and entitled to feel cheated whereas United are correct that the goal was right to be given.