Manchester United kept their perfect run under Michael Carrick going with a composed 2–0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford, making it four straight Premier League victories since the interim boss took over from Rúben Amorim.
United took control after Tottenham were reduced to ten men in the 29th minute, when Cristian Romero was sent off for a reckless challenge on Casemiro.
The breakthrough arrived in the 38th minute from a slick training-ground routine, as Kobbie Mainoo picked out Bryan Mbeumo, who finished calmly to make it 1–0. Spurs battled hard despite the setback, with Guglielmo Vicario producing several fine saves to keep the scoreline respectable.
After the break, United continued to press and thought they had a second when Amad Diallo found the net, only for the flag to rule it out. The hosts eventually sealed the points in the 81st minute when Diogo Dalot’s deep cross found Bruno Fernandes at the far post, and the captain smashed home to make it 2–0. Old Trafford roared as the “Olés” rang out late on, underlining the feel-good mood around the club under Carrick.
The reaction online was just as loud. After United’s recent 3–2 thriller over Fulham, a viral post on the club’s X handle sparked huge fan reactions, with one supporter joking:
“I want to sue Michael Carrick for coming to United so late. Dude is so good. This is the Manchester United I fell in love with.”
The comments captured the renewed belief around the team.
It was a tougher day for Spurs, who saw their woes deepen with the red card and another defeat. Still, there was late drama elsewhere for them, as Romero had been the hero in a previous match, rescuing Spurs at Turf Moor as Burnley’s winless run stretched with a late twist.
According to Softfootball, Carrick’s early impact has transformed the mood at United, with confidence, structure, and momentum all returning as the season builds.
