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Man United extend winning run as Spurs unravel at Old Trafford

Manchester United continued their upward momentum with a controlled 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford, a result shaped as much by discipline as by quality. In front of 73,985 supporters, United made their numerical advantage count after Tottenham captain Cristian Romero was dismissed before half time, allowing the home side to register a fourth consecutive win under Michael Carrick.

This was not a classic, but it was a mature performance. United stayed patient, trusted their structure and waited for openings. Tottenham, already fragile, unravelled under pressure and once reduced to ten men they rarely looked capable of recovering.

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Key moments define Man United control

The match turned on a moment that felt inevitable. Romero, already walking a disciplinary tightrope this season, lunged into Casemiro with a tackle that caught the Brazilian just above the ankle. Referee Michael Oliver had little choice but to produce a red card on 29 minutes, Romero’s second dismissal of the campaign.

United made the advantage count nine minutes later. A cleverly worked corner routine saw Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo combine before Bryan Mbeumo applied an excellent finish to put Man United ahead on 38 minutes. The tempo dipped after the break, but Tottenham never truly threatened, instead focusing on damage limitation.

Fernandes sealed the win late on, arriving to turn home Diogo Dalot’s inswinging cross on 81 minutes. It was a fitting end, the captain once again decisive when the game needed calm and clarity.

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For Man United, the trajectory is encouraging. Results are following performances, and Old Trafford feels increasingly settled. For Tottenham Hotspur, questions around discipline, leadership and direction are growing louder with every passing week.