Overview
- United moved to 44 points from 25 matches, four clear of fifth-placed Chelsea, extending Michael Carrick’s unbeaten league run to seven games.
- Cristian Romero was sent off on 29 minutes for a reckless tackle on Casemiro and, with it being his second red of the season, received a four-match suspension.
- Bryan Mbeumo converted a rehearsed short-corner routine for the opener before Bruno Fernandes wrapped up the win late on, with Carrick crediting set-piece work overseen by Jonny Evans.
- Carrick’s tweak deployed Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha in dual central roles with Mbeumo wide, a shift analysts said created openings even before the dismissal.
- Tottenham remain 14th and winless in seven league games as injuries and Romero’s absence add pressure on manager Thomas Frank.