Match report

Manchester United Defeats Tottenham 2-0 in Premier League Clash

Manchester United
Manchester United
2–0
FT
Tottenham
Tottenham
Feb 7, 2026

Manchester United held off Tottenham for a convincing 2-0 win at Old Trafford in the Premier League. The Red Devils capitalized on early setbacks for Spurs, who had a player sent off and reduced to ten men within the first half-hour of the game. Bruno Fernandes and B. Mbeumo scored key goals, securing three valuable points for Manchester United.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham in Premier League action.
  • • Cristian Romero was sent off for Tottenham at the 29th minute.
  • • B. Mbeumo scored the opening goal for Manchester United (38' via K. Mainoo assist).
  • • Bruno Fernandes secured the victory with a late goal (81' via D. Dalot assist).

Lineups

Manchester United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Lammens (G)
  • 2 D. Dalot (D)
  • 5 H. Maguire (D)
  • 6 L. Martinez (D)
  • 23 L. Shaw (D)
  • 18 Casemiro (M)
  • 37 K. Mainoo (M)
  • 16 A. Diallo (M)
  • 8 B. Fernandes (M)
  • 19 B. Mbeumo (M)
  • 10 M. Cunha (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Bayindir
  • 26 A. Heaven
  • 12 T. Malacia
  • 3 N. Mazraoui
  • 15 L. Yoro
  • 39 T. Fletcher
  • 25 M. Ugarte
  • 30 B. Sesko
  • 11 J. Zirkzee

Tottenham

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Vicario (G)
  • 14 A. Gray (D)
  • 17 C. Romero (D)
  • 37 M. van de Ven (D)
  • 13 D. Udogie (D)
  • 22 C. Gallagher (M)
  • 6 J. Palhinha (M)
  • 29 P. M. Sarr (M)
  • 28 W. Odobert (F)
  • 19 D. Solanke (F)
  • 7 X. Simons (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 A. Kinsky
  • 3 R. Dragusin
  • 8 Y. Bissouma
  • 11 M. Tel
  • 38 Souza
  • 39 R. Kolo Muani
  • 52 C. Olusesi
  • 67 J. Byfield
  • 68 L. Williams-Barnett

Timeline

  1. Tottenham
    27' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    D. Udogie

    Foul

  2. Tottenham
    29' Tottenham Card · Red Card
    C. Romero

    Foul

  3. Tottenham
    32' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Odobert · On: R. Dragusin
  4. Manchester United
    38' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Mbeumo · Assist: K. Mainoo
  5. Manchester United
    45' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    A. Diallo

    Foul

  6. Tottenham
    55' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Udogie · On: Souza
  7. Tottenham
    70' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Palhinha

    Foul

  8. Manchester United
    75' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Cunha · On: B. Sesko
  9. Tottenham
    80' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Gallagher · On: Y. Bissouma
  10. Tottenham
    80' Tottenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Palhinha · On: M. Tel
  11. Tottenham
    80' Tottenham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Solanke · On: R. Kolo Muani
  12. Manchester United
    81' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    Bruno Fernandes · Assist: D. Dalot
  13. Manchester United
    87' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Shaw · On: N. Mazraoui
  14. Manchester United
    87' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Casemiro · On: M. Ugarte
  15. Manchester United
    87' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Mbeumo · On: J. Zirkzee
  16. Manchester United
    90'+2 Manchester United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Mainoo · On: T. Fletcher

Match Stats

Stat Manchester United Tottenham
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 90% 83%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 23 7
Corners 7 0
Total Passes 649 342
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 10 1
xG 1.78 0.49
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 582 283
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 1 8
Shots Outside Box 13 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Tottenham's 10-man disadvantage after Cristian Romero was red-carded at 29 minutes turned the game in Manchester United's favor.
  • ▸ B. Mbeumo's goal at 38' provided early momentum for Manchester United, capitalizing on Tottenham's reduced numbers.