Red Devils defeat 10-man Spurs at Old Trafford

Manchester United maintained their perfect record under interim head coach Michael Carrick beating 10-man Tottenham Hotspur 2-0  at the Old Trafford.

Tottenham were reduced to 10-men after Cristian Romero was sent off in the 29th minute.

Romero received the marching order for a rash challenge on Casemiro in the 29th minute.

The defender has now been sent off six times across all competitions since his Spurs debut in August 2021 – more than any other player in the competition in that period

Bryan Mbeumo’s 38th-minute strike put the hosts ahead going into the break.

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Bruno Fernandes’ improvised finish late on secured United’s fourth straight under Michael Carrick.

United maintained fourth position on the table following the win.

Spurs  slumped to their 10th defeat and are only nine points above the Premier League drop zone.