- Manchester United delivered a commanding 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at a raucous Old Trafford in the 25th round of the Premier League on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The win extends their remarkable winning run to four consecutive league games, marking a significant turnaround in form that has fans and pundits alike declaring the Red Devils are well and truly back in contention.
KEY MOMENTS FROM THE MATCH
From the first whistle, United controlled the tempo of the game, moving the ball with purpose and pressing Tottenham high up the pitch. The game took a decisive turn in the 29th minute when Tottenham captain Cristian Romero was shown a straight red card for a reckless, studs-up challenge on Casemiro in midfield. The Argentine defender had already been booked earlier in the half, and referee Simon Hooper had no hesitation in sending him off, leaving Spurs with 10 men for the remainder of the fixture.
With numerical superiority, United turned up the pressure and broke through in the 38th minute. A brilliant piece of link-up play between Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho on the left flank created space for Garnacho to deliver a pinpoint cross into the box. Bryan Mbeumo, who has been in scintillating form since joining the club in the summer, rose above the Spurs defense to head home and give United a well-deserved lead going into halftime
The second half saw United continue to dominate possession, creating numerous chances to extend their advantage. Tottenham fought valiantly with their reduced numbers, but the Red Devils’ attacking quality eventually told. In the 81st minute, Bruno Fernandes captain for the day in the absence of the injured Harry Maguire picked up the ball 25 yards out, skipped past two defenders, and curled a stunning shot into the bottom corner of the net to put the result beyond doubt. The goal was Fernandes’ 8th of the season in all competitions, underlining his importance to the side.
LEAGUE STANDINGS UPDATE
Following the victory, Manchester United climbs to 4th place in the Premier League table with 44 points, just two points behind 3rd-placed Liverpool. The team’s impressive form under interim manager Michael Carrick has been a major talking point – since taking charge last month, Carrick has overseen six wins in seven games across all competitions, breathing new life into a squad that had struggled for consistency earlier in the season.
For Tottenham, the defeat leaves them stuck in 14th place with 29 points, and they remain winless in the Premier League in 2026. The North London side has now taken just two points from their last eight league matches, putting increasing pressure on manager Antonio Conte as speculation grows about his future at the club.
POST-MATCH REACTION
Speaking to reporters after the game, Michael Carrick praised his players’ performance: “The lads showed incredible focus and determination today. We knew Tottenham would be a tough test, but we stuck to our game plan and took our chances when they came. This run of form is down to everyone at the club players, staff, and the fans who have been brilliant all season.”
Bruno Fernandes echoed his manager’s sentiments: “We’re building something special here. The team spirit is fantastic, and we’re starting to show the quality we know we have. Every game is important from here on out, and we’re focused on keeping this momentum going.”
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