sports
February 7, 2026
Fernandes keeps Carrick’s perfect Manchester United record intact after Romero red card
Michael Carrick’s Manchester United revival has a fourth consecutive league win, while Thomas Frank’s Tottenham sink further, with still no victory in the competition in 2026. Bruno Fernandes’s 81st-minute strike was a feathered touch off a shin – from Diogo Dalot’s cross – that beat Guglielmo Vicario to the left of the Spurs goalkeeper, and confirmed a miserable day for Frank.
TL;DR
- Manchester United defeated Tottenham, marking their fourth consecutive league win under Michael Carrick.
- Tottenham's Cristian Romero received a red card in the 29th minute, his second in 10 games.
- Bryan Mbeumo scored Tottenham's goal eight minutes after Romero's red card.
- Bruno Fernandes scored the winning goal for Manchester United in the 81st minute.
- Tottenham has not secured a league victory in 2026.
- Manchester United played with a man advantage for 72 minutes after Romero's dismissal.
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