MANCHESTER UNITED finally ended their Tottenham hoodoo with a first win against the north London club in four years.
scored his third goal in ‘s unbeaten four-game run and second of the season against former boss .
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Mbeumo’s 10th goal of the season came nine minutes after for a late lunge on Casemiro’s ankle inside 29 minutes.
Romero, who faced internal disciplinary action for his social media attacks against the board last week, picked up a fourth career Premier League red card.
United’s struggle to kill it off amid two offside goals saw Spurs grow in confidence before Bruno Fernandes slotted home to keep United’s dreams on course.
Here’s how SunSport’s Katherine Walsh rated the United players from Old Trafford.
Senne Lammens – 6
Sloppy mistake in an otherwise quiet first-half saw the Belgian rush off his line and clear the ball straight to , forcing to concede a freekick early-on.
His third clean sheet of the season marked a quiet afternoon with 10-man Spurs unable to really threaten his goalmouth.
Diogo Dalot – 7
Continued his strong run of form Got an earful from inside two minutes but quickly settled to often find himself as the last man in attack.
Brilliantly fed for a chance against the run of play and his curling cross set up 2-0. Performed well in his defensive duties too.
Harry Maguire – 7
Squeezed off the ball plenty of times in the first-half, was a threat on corners and won almost every duel.
His partnership with Martinez is growing and it is difficult to see or getting a sniff in the final 14 games of the season if the veterans can stay fit.
Lisandro Martinez – 7
Hugged his team-mate in the tunnel before kick off but showed his appetite for battle with his body strength halting Spurs’ brief attacks.
Always reads the danger, clearing two balls inside his six yard area and another from a freekick.
Luke Shaw – 6
Fortunate to have avoided an early booking and sent a dodgy pass into Simons for the visitors best chance of the afternoon.
Casemiro – 7
Sluggish in his passing before coming alive after falling victim to a late ankle challenge from , which saw the Spurs captain sent off.
The skipper is always a nuisance on set-pieces and came agonisingly close to doubling United’s lead. His farewell send-off continues.
Kobbie Mainoo – 8
Represented United’s academy admirably on the day of the Munich anniversary game. His composure and cuteness in forward areas shows wisdom beyond his years.
The midfielder’s first assist of the season was a beautiful one, flicking the ball for Mbeumo’s opener.
The 20-year-old’s only blemish came when he was pushed off the ball by and Joao Palhinha a few times in the second-half.
Bruno Fernandes – 7
Sloppy at times, class at others. Took a while to get ticking with two scuffed shots after his team-mates found him in the box.
But the United skipper is in a battle against himself and upped the antee to play a role in the opener and score the nail in the coffin.
Amad – 8
Another lively and inspiring performance from the 24-year-old who continues to be one of United’s most consistent players.
Such a handful to contain, giving Destiny Udogie and then Radu Dragusin the run around down the right flank. Drew plenty of fouls.
Bryan Mbeumo – 8
Back on the left-wing after enjoying success in that position in the 2-2 draw at the Stadium in November.
Left unmarked in a corner routine to score his second goal of the season against his former manager .
Signing of the season contender, and certainly since Fernandes’ arrival at the club in 2020, was lethal on the counter.
Matheus Cunha – 7
A tactical tweak from Carrick saw Cunha replace Mbeumo as the false nine. The Brazilian drifted deep and wide to help out in class in tight areas.
Linked up well Amad and had a striker‘s instinct for the two goals chalked off. Standing ovation as he walked off.
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Benjamin Sesko (for Cunha’ 74) – 6
Carrick is managing the Slovenian’s minutes well as he continues to adapt to the Prem, coming up against might have been too big an ask today.
Should have made it 3-0 at the death with a header straight at Vicario.
Manuel Ugarte (for Casemiro ’86) – N/A
Solid.
Joshua Zirkzee (for Amad, 86) – N/A
A great cross into Sesko was his man contribution.
Noussair Mazraoui (for Shaw, 86) – N/A
A handful in hi short cameo.
Tyler Fletcher (for Mainoo, 92) – N/A
United’s official 256th academy graduate his Premier League debut.
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