Nanis controversial goal not the first time Spurs have felt hard done by at Man United

It was very muchdj vu for Tottenham at Manchester United this evening.

Without a win against the Red Devils since May 2001 and having failed to take all three points from Old Trafford since December 1989, a 2-0 defeat was business as usual.

The victory for Sir Alex Fergusons side was though clouded in uncertainty and the game will be remembered for many years following Nanis controversial second goal with five minutes to go.

Of course, Tottenham have been down this road before at Old Trafford, coming away disappointed with the decision of the linesman and referee.

The most recent example was in April 2009. Spurs were two-up at half-time and looking good value to halt the Manchester United title charge. Howard Webb ruled incorrectly that Heurelho Gomes had fouled Michael Carrick and with Ronaldo, Rooney andBerbatov also on the score sheet the home side romped to a 5-2 home win. (Highlights here.)

But the most oft talked about incident between these two sides is Pedro Mendes incredible long ranger that was scooped out of the goal by Roy Carroll with just minutes remaining of the 0-0 draw in January 2005.

(For all of Tottenhams whining, this was a goal that should have stood and would have ended their horrible record at Old Trafford. It is also another reason why goal-line technology should have been introduced years ago.)

It should also be pointed out that Nani joins a select band of players who have sneaked behind a keeper to score a cheeky goal. The previous playersto score in English football include Garry Crosby and Dion Dublin.

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