Marcello Lippi's Chinese side finished as group runners-up having likewise already sealed their place in the last 16.
Harry Kane is Tottenham's top scorer this season with 20 goals in 31 appearances in all competitions.
Premier League: Solskjaer Hails David De Gea As Manchester United Dig Deep To Beat Tottenham Hotspur
David De Gea produced a masterclass on Sunday to protect Manchester United's 1-0 lead against Tottenham.
Harry Kane fired Tottenham Hotspur a step closer to the League Cup final with a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the semi-final first leg on Tuesday.
Arsenal have clinched the FA Cup a record 13 times while Manchester United have 12 titles from the competition.
Paul Gascoigne was arrested on a train between York and Newcastle in August.
Alex Ferguson has guided Manchester United to numerous trophies including two Champions League titles during his 27-year reign.
South Korea will be boosted by the arrival of Tottenham star Son Heung-min after their first two games.
Manchester United have won all five matches since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took the helm at Old Trafford following the sacking of Jose Mourinho.
Harry Kane's third-minute opening goal is the fifth successive New Year's Day he has scored in the Premier League, equalling a record held by Andy Cole and Steven Gerrard.
The first few minutes of the match were scrappy as both teams looked for rhythm but Spurs gradually exerted control.
In the other clashes, Manchester United beat Huddersfield 3-1 and Tottenham thrash Bournemouth 5-0.
In a Premier League clash on Sunday, Tottenham Hotspur thrashed Everton 6-2 at Goodison Park.
Pochettino -- who is contracted to Spurs till 2023 -- played down the possibility that the elusive trophy was within their grasp.
Pochettino -- who is contracted to Spurs till 2023 -- played down the possibility that the elusive trophy was within their grasp.
Son Heung-Min put Tottenham ahead and Alli increased their advantage as they won at the Emirates Stadium for the first time in 10 visits.
Christian Eriksen scored a stoppage-time winner for Tottenham Hotspur against Burnley in the Premier League.
Manchester United have an impressive recent record against Liverpool, unbeaten in eight league games.