Carrick’s Red Devils March On: Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Old Trafford was rocking today as Michael Carrick continued his dream start to life in the United dugout. In a high-stakes encounter, Manchester United secured a dominant 2-0 victory over a 10-man Tottenham Hotspur, marking their fourth consecutive win and cementing their place in the top four.
Match Summary
The game took a decisive turn in the 29th minute when Tottenham captain Cristian Romero was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Casemiro. Down to ten men, Spurs struggled to cope with United’s relentless pressure.
United didn’t wait long to capitalize. In the 38th minute, a brilliantly worked corner routine saw Bryan Mbeumo fire home to give the hosts a well-deserved lead. While Tottenham attempted to stay compact, United’s captain Bruno Fernandes put the game to bed in the 81st minute, finishing an instinctive move at the back post to make it 2-0.
League Implications
With this victory, Manchester United move to 41 points, sitting comfortably in 4th place and narrowing the gap to 2nd-place Manchester City to just three points. Tottenham, meanwhile, remain in 14th place, with their struggles under Thomas Frank continuing as they search for their first league win of 2026.
