Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur
In a thrilling encounter at Old Trafford, Tottenham Hotspur showcased their dominance, sealing a 3-0 victory over Manchester United. The match kicked off at a high tempo, with Spurs taking an early lead in the 3rd minute. Micky van de Ven sent a well-timed ball to Brennan Johnson, who tapped it into an empty net, making it 1-0 to Tottenham.
Despite United’s attempts to bounce back, luck was not on their side. In the 37th minute, Alejandro Garnacho hit the post with a strike inside the box. Moments later, Bruno Fernandes was shown a red card for a reckless challenge, leaving the home side down to ten men.
Tottenham capitalized on their advantage in the second half. Dejan Kulusevski doubled the lead in the 47th minute, smashing an inch-perfect cross into the left corner, leaving Andre Onana helpless. Spurs’ third goal came in the 77th minute when Dominic Solanke, after a brilliant assist from Pape Matar Sarr, fired a powerful shot past Onana, sealing the win.
United’s woes continued as both Mason Mount and James Maddison were forced off due to injuries. Tottenham’s defense held strong throughout the match, with Guglielmo Vicario making crucial saves to deny Manchester United’s best efforts, including a powerful attempt by Joshua Zirkzee in the 22nd minute.
Tottenham’s commanding victory highlights their top form under Ange Postecoglou, while Manchester United’s frustrations deepen as they struggle to find consistency.
Key Moments:
3′ – Goal: Brennan Johnson (Tottenham) makes it 0-1.
42′ – Red Card: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) sent off for a dangerous challenge.
47′ – Goal: Dejan Kulusevski (Tottenham) scores to make it 0-2.
77′ – Goal: Dominic Solanke (Tottenham) completes the victory with a third goal.
Tottenham move up the league table, while Erik ten Hag will be left searching for solutions as Manchester United falter once again.
