Sports Correspondent

Manager Ruben Amorim took positives from Manchester United’s spirited comeback in Thursday’s 4-3 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the League Cup quarterfinals but acknowledged that his side was ultimately undone by a more clinical performance from the hosts.

United found themselves 3-0 down shortly after the break, but they responded with two quick goals within seven minutes to bring the game back into contention. Despite Son Heung-min adding a fourth for Tottenham, United continued to press.

“We disconnected at the start of the second half, which was a tough moment for us, about 10 minutes. But then we came back and did a great job,” Amorim told Sky Sports.

“I think if you look at all the games, we were the better team overall, but they were more clinical. We lost the game, but the fight from the lads was really important for me. Overall, it was a good match, but there’s no taste in that. We didn’t win, so we need to focus on the next game.”

Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag in November, stated that United, currently in 13th place, still have a long way to go before becoming genuine Premier League title contenders.

“We’re improving as a team. Our goal is to win the Premier League. How long it’s going to take? I don’t know, but that is our goal,” he added.