Overview
- Bryan Mbeumo finished a choreographed short-corner routine involving Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo before Fernandes sealed a 2-0 win late on.
- Cristian Romero was sent off on 29 minutes for a high challenge on Casemiro, his second red of the season, triggering a four-match ban.
- Michael Carrick’s side moved to 44 points from 25 games, strengthening their hold on fourth and ending an eight-game winless run against Spurs.
- Tottenham’s troubles deepened as left-back Destiny Udogie went off injured, with Brazilian teenager Souza making his Premier League debut.
- Romero’s dismissal followed his public criticism of Spurs’ squad depth earlier in the week, increasing scrutiny on Thomas Frank as the team sit 14th and winless in seven league matches.