Red Devils Roar Past Tottenham: Player Ratings as Manchester United Extends Winning Streak to Four

Manchester United extended their impressive run with a fourth consecutive win under Michael Carrick's guidance, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2–0 at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils dominated from kickoff, but Cristian Romero's direct red card handed United complete dominance around the thirty-minute mark. Bryan Mbeumo capitalized on an ingenious corner setup to punish Spurs' ten-man disadvantage before halftime.

Tottenham hoped to create a thrilling finale at Old Trafford, but Bruno Fernandes sealed the victory with nine minutes remaining, finishing Diogo Dalot's delivery to secure United's top-four position.

The Pivotal Moment of the Game

The Pivotal Moment of the Game

Despite United's sharp attacking movement and intense pressing, they received significant assistance on their path to victory. The careless Romero, who recently criticized Tottenham's transfer policy as "disgraceful" while facing his own departure speculation, gifted the home side a numerical advantage for the final two-thirds of the match, with the Argentine's dangerous tackle on Casemiro correctly earning him a red card.

Carrick's squad had already shown flashes of their capability and restored confidence, but their dominance became evident following Romero's ejection. Within nine minutes United took the lead through a brilliant corner sequence that found Mbeumo at the penalty area's edge—completely unmarked with Spurs lacking numbers—and the Cameroon striker elegantly slotted into the bottom corner.

United maintained their field control after the interval and launched numerous attempts at Guglielmo Vicario's net. The combination play among their attacking quartet was exquisite, and they ultimately earned a well-deserved second goal, with Fernandes providing his trademark elegant finish to secure the victory.

What appeared to be a challenging encounter for United became considerably easier due to Romero's recklessness. Nevertheless, United merit recognition for another composed display.

Man Utd Player Ratings vs. Tottenham (4-2-3-1)

Man Utd Player Ratings vs. Tottenham (4-2-3-1)

*Ratings courtesy of FotMob*

GK: Senne Lammens—7.7: Apart from one shaky moment with his distribution early on, Lammens experienced one of his most comfortable United appearances.

RB: Diogo Dalot—8.4: With Xavi Simons moving centrally, Dalot faced minimal direct pressure from a toothless Spurs attack. Delivered an excellent cross for Fernandes's goal.

CB: Harry Maguire—7.3: Dominic Solanke rarely troubled his England colleague, as Maguire's physical presence overwhelmed the lone striker.

CB: Lisandro Martínez—8.0: Faced minimal defensive pressure, particularly after Spurs went down to ten players.

LB: Luke Shaw—7.2: Though not quite the dynamic, attacking fullback of previous seasons, Shaw did venture forward after halftime and contributed to several offensive moves.

DM: Casemiro—7.5: Weathered Romero's dangerous tackle and once again displayed the exceptional talent United will lose upon his summer departure. Solid defensively while threatening in attack.

DM: Kobbie Mainoo—8.6: Another polished display from the youngster, whose resurgence under Carrick continues. Moves gracefully across the pitch when at his best.

RW: Amad Diallo—7.9: Caused significant problems for Spurs with his penetrating runs, leaving Destiny Udogie unable to match his pace and determination.

AM: Bruno Fernandes—8.8: United's orchestrator as anticipated, thriving in his return to the attacking midfield position. Constantly active around the penalty box, finally earning the goal his overall performance warranted.

LW: Matheus Cunha—7.0: Frequently displayed his array of skills and touches, brimming with confidence in combinations with his attacking partners. Nearly scored a spectacular long-range effort early in the match.

ST: Bryan Mbeumo—7.6: Expertly converted to give United their halftime advantage and continues appearing comfortable in the striker role for the Red Devils.

SUB: Benjamin Šeško (75' for Cunha)—6.3: Lively following his entrance but squandered an excellent opportunity with the game's final touch.

SUB: Noussair Mazraoui (87' for Shaw)—N/A

SUB: Manuel Ugarte (87' for Casemiro)—N/A

SUB: Joshua Zirkzee (87' for Mbeumo)—N/A

SUB: Tyler Fletcher (90+2' for Mainoo)—N/A

Unused substitutes: Altay Bayındır (GK), Ayden Heaven, Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia.

What the Ratings Reveal

What the Ratings Reveal

The Statistics Behind Man Utd's Comfortable Victory

The Statistics Behind Man Utd's Comfortable Victory