Manchester United secured a 2-0 victory over 10-man Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford, with goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes. The win strengthens United's hold on fourth place while increasing pressure on Tottenham's manager Thomas Frank. Cristian Romero's early red card proved decisive for the visitors.
Manchester United hosted Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League fixture at Old Trafford on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The match turned in United's favor early when Tottenham captain Cristian Romero received a straight red card after 29 minutes for a reckless tackle on midfielder Casemiro. This left Spurs with 10 players and deepened their injury woes.
United capitalized quickly. On 38 minutes, Bryan Mbeumo gave the hosts the lead through a well-worked corner routine, creating a shooting opportunity for the Cameroon international. The game remained controlled, with Tottenham managing only a single shot on target throughout.
With 10 minutes left, Bruno Fernandes sealed the win at the 81st minute, poking home from close range shortly after Tottenham's triple substitution of Kolo Muani, Tel, and Bissouma for Solanke, Gallagher, and Palhinha. Five minutes of added time followed, but United saw out a comfortable victory.
Reporter Sam Tabuteau at Old Trafford described it as "a comfortable win for United in the end. Romero's dismissal swung the momentum firmly in their favour and they scored shortly after through Mbeumo. Fernandes wrapped up the three points late on to ensure Carrick's perfect start continues."
This result extends Manchester United's unbeaten run to seven league games, including four wins since Michael Carrick's return as manager. In contrast, Tottenham are now winless in their last seven league matches, piling pressure on Thomas Frank amid selection challenges.
