Premier League: Manchester United 2 Tottenham Hotspur 0Michael Carrick oversaw a fourth straight victory as revitalised Manchester United capitalised on Cristian Romero’s red card to extend Tottenham’s wait for a first Premier League win of 2026. United’s first win against Spurs since 2022 increased their stranglehold on fourth spot and means fan Frank Ilett is in line for a long-awaited trim should the rejuvenated Red Devils rack up a fifth successive win at West Ham on Tuesday. Referee Michael Oliver showed Tottenham’s captain a straight red and the reshuffled visitors fell behind nine minutes later from a smart set-piece routine. Vicario produced impressive stops to deny Luke Shaw and Diogo Dalot, before penalty appeals fell on deaf ears. Dalot whipped over a fine cross that Fernandes managed to direct home in front of the Stretford End.

Source: Irish Examiner February 07, 2026 19:14 UTC