Manchester United have headed into the break level with Tottenham Hotspur after Hugo Lloris made a string of saves in a goalless first half at White Hart Lane.

Both sides had half-chances in the opening 10 minutes as Wayne Rooney nearly suplied Juan Mata, while David de Gea had to stop a weak shot from Ryan Mason.

The first real opportunity fell to the visitors when Mata played the ball forward for Radamel Falcao, but a poor finish left Lloris with a comfortable save.

The hosts immediately pressed down the other end, with Harry Kane creating a chance for Andros Townsend, but his chipped effort was held by De Gea.

Spurs continued to live dangerously down the other end, as a Mata free kick struck the post and rebounded towards Robin van Persie, but Vlad Chiriches was on hand to make a last-ditch clearance.

Lloris continued to come under pressure in the Tottenham goal, but the keeper saved strikes from Van Persie, a header from Rooney and a curled attempt from Ashley Young to keep the sides level at the interval.