Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was satisfied with their 2-0 defeat of Tottenham.
With Chelsea also victorious today, United remain five points off top spot in the Barclays Premier League despite being unbeaten.
Yet Ferguson is content with how things are shaping up.
He told MUTV: "It's a long road to go yet, I think the result last week at Stoke has lifted all the spirits of the team.
"Today we've played some good football, particularly in the second half, and we've beaten a team that is very, very good.
"They are strong and you would expect as the season goes on and they play against the other top teams that they will give them a little bit of trouble."
