Teknowarta: Manchester United faced off against Tottenham Hotspur in an eagerly anticipated Premier League Matchday 25 fixture. The high-stakes encounter unfolded at the iconic Old Trafford stadium in Manchester on Saturday, February 7, 2026, with an evening kick-off local time.
Entering the match, Manchester United were riding a wave of positive momentum under interim coach Michael Carrick. The Red Devils had secured three consecutive victories in their last three Premier League outings, showcasing a revitalized spirit and improved performance. Tottenham, in stark contrast, found themselves in a challenging spell, winless in their previous five league matches, recording three draws and two defeats.
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MATCH REPORT
Playing in front of their passionate home crowd, Manchester United asserted their dominance from the very first whistle, controlling the tempo and launching a series of threatening attacks against the Tottenham goal. Early in the game, Matheus Cunha notably curled a long-range effort that narrowly missed the right post, signaling United’s attacking intent and testing the Spurs defense.
The hosts gained a significant advantage in the 29th minute when Tottenham were reduced to ten men. Defender Cristian Romero was shown a straight red card by the referee for a dangerous foul on Manchester United’s midfielder Casemiro, leaving the visitors with a formidable challenge ahead for the remainder of the match.
Manchester United were quick to capitalize on their numerical superiority. In the 38th minute, Bryan Mbeumo broke the deadlock, slotting home the opening goal after receiving a precise pass from the promising Kobbie Mainoo, igniting celebrations at Old Trafford. Five minutes of additional time were signaled in the first half, but United successfully maintained their slender lead as both teams headed into the break.
The second half saw Tottenham attempt to find a way back into the game despite being a man down. In the 56th minute, Xavi Simons created a golden opportunity for Spurs, but the Dutch player’s powerful strike unfortunately sailed wide of the target, much to United’s relief. Later, in the 67th minute, Cunha thought he had doubled United’s lead, only for his goal to be disallowed after Bruno Fernandes was judged to be in an offside position in the build-up.
Manchester United finally extended their advantage in the 80th minute, securing their win. Bruno Fernandes expertly tapped in a goal, completing a sweeping move initiated by a superb long pass from Diogo Dalot, putting the Red Devils firmly in control with a two-goal cushion. Five minutes of stoppage time were added, and both Manchester United and Spurs continued to trade blows, but the scoreline remained unchanged. The final whistle confirmed Manchester United’s commanding 2-0 victory over Tottenham at Old Trafford, extending their impressive run of form under Carrick.
MANCHESTER UNITED STARTING XI
Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Diallo, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo
Substitutes: Bayindir, Fletcher, Heaven, Malacia, Mazraoui, Sesko, Ugarte, Yoro, Zirkzee
Coach: Michael Carrick
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STARTING XI
Vicario; Palhinha, Romero, Van de Ven; Gray, Gallagher, Sarr, Udogie; Odobert, Simons; Solanke
Substitutes: Bissouma, Byfield, Dragusin, Kinsky, Kolo Muani, Olusesi, Souza, Tel, Williams-Barnett
Coach: Thomas Frank
Summary
Manchester United successfully defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in a