Ahead of Manchester United’s important Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur two incidents – two subplots – took place both not directly linked to action on the pitch.
First, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho gave a short press conference ahead of the game. He began his Friday media briefing half an hour early, and gave mostly monosyllabic and staccato answers at best. The press conference lasted 259 seconds.
Second, Spurs skipper and World Cup winner with France, Hugo Lloris, was charged with drink driving. He was stopped by the police in West London and spent the early hours of Friday morning in a cell.