EPL: Man United beat 10-man Tottenham to extend winning run

Michael Carrick made it four wins from four as Manchester United landed a 2-0 victory over toothless Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday.

Tottenham’s misery was compounded by Cristian Romero’s second sending off of the season.

The Spurs captain had been defended by manager Thomas Frank in the week after an outburst on social media criticised the club’s “disgraceful” lack of depth.

Frank labelled the comments “passionate” and opted to field him as part of a revamped back four anyway, only for him to see red for a rash challenge on Casemiro in the 29th minute.

Romero has now been sent off six times across all competitions since his Tottenham debut in August 2021 – more than any other player in the competition in that period.

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United’s opener arrived nine minutes later via a well-worked set-piece. Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo were both involved, allowing Bryan Mbeumo to tuck home his eighth goal of a fruitful campaign.

United’s co-ordination in attack was impressive despite the scarcity of more goals, needing a flurry of late chances to finally yield a game-sealing second thanks to Fernandes in the 81st minute.

Carrick’s audition for the permanent role at Old Trafford continues to go from strength to strength, cementing their position inside the top four, while Tottenham have slumped to their 10th defeat and are only nine points above the Premier League relegation zone.

The Star