Nacer Chadli ruins Harry Redknapp’s Tottenham return as Spurs run riot
Former White Hart Lane boss is embarrassed as Londoners thrash QPR 4-0 to top Premiership standings, while United are held to a 1-1 draw by Sunderland
Nacer Chadli ruined Harry Redknapp’s return to White Hart Lane as the Tottenham winger’s double inspired a 4-0 rout of woeful QPR on Sunday night.
QPR boss Redknapp was back at his old club for the first time since his sacking in 2012, but his hopes of avenging that surprise dismissal by chairman Daniel Levy swiftly evaporated as Tottenham ran riot.
Manchester United, meanwhile, won their first point of the season in a 1-1 draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
The Red Devils were under pressure after their shock 2-1 loss to Swansea City at Old Trafford. but they were left frustrated again.
Juan Mata put United 1-0 up with a left-footed shot from close range in the 17th minute, but the Black Cats found the equaliser from Jack Rodwell’s header on the half-hour.
United had appeals for a penalty turned down in the 62nd minute when Ashley Young was brought down, but the referee waved it away.
Inspired by a sublime display from Argentine playmaker Erik Lamela, Spurs surged into a three-goal lead before half-time thanks to a brace from Belgian winger Chadli either side of defender Eric Dier’s second goal for his new club.