Why Spurs v United was a surreal experience

One hundred and three days after Scott McTominay’s 30-yarder in the derby, Manchester United finally returned to Premier League action.

It was a surreal experience at Tottenham Hotspur’s awe-inspiring new home. The 'new normal' includes filling in a medical declaration form and taking a temperature test before being allowed in. The wearing of a face covering is mandatory once you enter the stadium bowl, although, thankfully, you’re allowed to take it off to commentate on the game!

After climbing the stairs, I got to see the inside of the stadium for the first time... what a place! Your eyes are immediately drawn to the south stand behind the goal - a single tier of 17,000 seats that goes up…