Manchester United continued their remarkable resurgence under Michael Carrick with a commanding 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes secured the Red Devils' fourth consecutive Premier League win, while Spurs' woes deepened with another defeat in what has become a torrid run of form.

The match turned decisively in United's favor in the 28th minute when Tottenham defender Cristian Romero was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Casemiro. The Argentine's mistimed tackle left referee with no option but to dismiss him, marking Romero's second sending-off of the season and his fourth in the Premier League since joining Spurs in 2021. The dismissal will result in a four-match suspension for the center-back.

With the numerical advantage, United took control and broke the deadlock ten minutes later through a brilliantly executed set-piece routine. Bruno Fernandes delivered a low corner to Kobbie Mainoo, whose clever flick found Mbeumo arriving at the near post. The winger guided a precise left-footed finish into the bottom-right corner, giving Guglielmo Vicario no chance in the Tottenham goal.

Despite being reduced to ten men, Spurs showed resilience in the second half, with Vicario producing several outstanding saves to keep his side in the contest. The Italian goalkeeper denied Casemiro with an acrobatic stop and made a crucial intervention against Amad Diallo. Both teams had goals disallowed for offside during a frantic second period, with Amad and Matheus Cunha each seeing their celebrations cut short.

The result was put beyond doubt in the 81st minute when Fernandes added the second. Diogo Dalot delivered an inviting cross from the right flank, and the Portuguese captain ghosted in behind the Spurs defense to convert from close range. The goal marked a significant personal milestone for Fernandes, who reached 200 goal involvements for Manchester United in all competitions, comprising 104 goals and 96 assists in 314 appearances.

A capacity crowd of 73,985 witnessed the victory on a poignant day at Old Trafford, marking the 68th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster. In a fitting tribute, academy graduate Tyler Fletcher made his maiden first-team appearance in stoppage time, replacing Mainoo to cap a memorable afternoon for the club.

Carrick reflected positively on his team's performance after the match. The victory extends United's unbeaten run to eight matches across all competitions, with five wins and three draws since their turnaround began. For Tottenham and Thomas Frank, the defeat represents another setback in a deeply concerning sequence that has seen Spurs go seven Premier League matches without a win, suffering three losses and four draws in that span.

The contrasting fortunes of these two storied clubs were evident throughout the 90 minutes, with United's growing confidence under Carrick standing in stark opposition to Tottenham's mounting struggles. As the Premier League season enters its decisive phase, United's revival continues to gather momentum while Spurs face serious questions about their trajectory under Frank's stewardship.