Tottenham Hotspur secured a commanding 3-0 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, intensifying the scrutiny on United manager Erik ten Hag. The match took a decisive turn when United’s Bruno Fernandes was shown a straight red card in the 42nd minute.
Early Lead and Numerical Advantage
Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven initiated the scoring with a rapid run, setting up Brennan Johnson for the opening goal in the third minute. Spurs capitalised on their numerical advantage in the second half, with Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke netting goals in the 47th and 54th minutes, respectively.
United’s Struggles
The defeat leaves Manchester United in 12th place, trailing Brentford on goal difference. Tottenham, on the other hand, climb to eighth with 10 points. United’s defence struggled to cope with Spurs’ pace, and despite several crucial saves by Andre Onana, Fernandes’ red card left the hosts at a significant disadvantage.
Second Half Dominance
In the second half, Tottenham exploited their numerical superiority. Kulusevski and Solanke’s goals effectively ended United’s hopes of a comeback, which were further hindered by missed opportunities from Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, and Rasmus Højlund.
Spurs’ First Away Win
This victory marks Tottenham’s first away win in the Premier League this season. Manager Ange Postecoglou will aim to maintain this momentum in their upcoming match against Brighton & Hove Albion.