TOTTENHAM’S stunning 2-0 victory Manchester United was seen by a Premier League record crowd.
Many of the 81,978 fans many not have even been in their seats to see Christian Eriksen put the “home” side ahead after 11 seconds.
This evening's official attendance at @wembleystadium is 81,978 – a new @premierleague record!
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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 31, 2018
However, they would all have been in place for Phil Jones‘ comical own goal, which put Spurs 2-0 ahead.
Big Wembley crowds have enjoyed their time at Wembley this season.
The previous record of 80,827 was set during the 4-1 hammering of Liverpool in October.
Before Tottenham moved to the biggest stadium in the country, the Premier League record was held by United.
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The 76,098 in attendance for the 4-1 victory over Blackburn in March 2007 had been the all-time record prior to this campaign.
United’s only Premier League match in front of a bigger crowd than they’ve faced at Old Trafford was certainly one to forget.
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They were behind after just 11 seconds when Tottenham expertly caught them out with a pre-planned attack straight from kick-off.
Jones’ own goal made it 2-0, and United — who saw Alexis Sanchez make his league debut — were lucky not to lose by more.
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