It wasn’t a flawless performance, but Manchester United emerged victorious for the fourth time in a row in the Premier League, defeating Tottenham 2-0 at Old Trafford. Goals from Bryan Mbuemo and Bruno Fernandes propelled the Red Devils to their first win against Tottenham since October 2022. This triumph signifies United’s return to the competitive tier of the Premier League.
United now holds a secure spot in the Champions League, standing fourth, and their prospects could improve if England manages to secure five entries into the Champions League based on European performance coefficients.
The recent coaching change from Ruben Amorim to Carrick has been impactful. Their initial goal from a set piece was designed by analyst Kaita Hasegawa and assistant Johnny Evans. Within a brief tenure starting January 13, Carrick has made notable contributions to the team’s success, achieving a flawless record of four victories out of four matches.
“Man United take down ten-man Spurs 2-0 for their FOURTH STRAIGHT Premier League win. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/uL8td8HEaT” — NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) February 7, 2026
In this match, they capitalized on Cristian Romero’s red card received in the 29th minute, yet maintained clear control throughout the match. The Red Devils registered ten shots on goal against a solitary attempt from Tottenham’s keeper Senne Lammens.
There’s a growing confidence under Carrick’s guidance. The attacking trio of Matheus Cunha, Fernandes, and Mbuemo are finding chemistry and consistently scoring. Additionally, academy product Kobbie Mainoo has returned to midfield and is performing admirably, while the defense remains solid.
Continuing this performance trajectory will make it challenging for Carrick not to earn the permanent managerial position. His goal is to restore the club to the Champions League and assess the opportunities during the summer.
