Manchester United suffered a heavy defeat at Old Trafford, losing 3-0 to Tottenham Hotspur, with captain Bruno Fernandes receiving a red card during the match.
From the outset, the game went poorly for United, as Micky van de Ven made an impressive run to set up Brennan Johnson for a close-range goal just two minutes in. United struggled to respond and were largely outperformed at home. Goalkeeper Andre Onana made several key saves, but just before halftime, Fernandes’ reckless tackle on James Maddison led to his dismissal, leaving United with ten men.
Following the break, Spurs quickly extended their lead with a volley from Dejan Kulusevski. Dominic Solanke later added a third goal after a corner, sealing a comprehensive victory for the visitors. A number of United fans expressed their disappointment, booing the team off the pitch after the final whistle.
The result marks United’s eighth defeat in 20 Premier League matches at home under Erik ten Hag, highlighting the team’s struggles this season. United currently sits in the bottom half of the league standings, six points behind fifth place and with a negative goal difference.
In response to the loss, Gary Neville criticized United’s performance as “absolutely disgusting,” emphasizing the growing pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. Despite Ten Hag’s assertion that the red card significantly impacted the game, he admitted that his team performed well below expectations.
Tottenham’s victory sees them rise to eighth in the league, while United remains in twelfth place, struggling to find consistency early in the season.