Manchester United suffered a heavy defeat at home, losing 3-0 to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday at Old Trafford. The match saw captain Bruno Fernandes receive a straight red card for a foul just before halftime.
The game started poorly for the hosts, with Micky van de Ven making a remarkable run to assist Brennan Johnson with the opening goal just two minutes in. Manchester United struggled to assert themselves throughout the first half, managing only three shots and 37% possession compared to Tottenham’s 12 shots and 63% possession. Goalkeeper Andre Onana made several crucial saves but could not prevent the onslaught.
Fernandes was sent off moments before halftime for a dangerous tackle on James Maddison, leaving United with ten men. Just after the restart, Dejan Kulusevski scored Tottenham’s second goal with a volley. Dominic Solanke later increased the lead to 3-0, sealing the game for Spurs. By the final whistle, some United fans had already left the stadium, expressing their frustration with loud boos directed at the team.
The defeat brings Manchester United’s league performance under scrutiny, as they have now recorded three losses in just six matches. Erik ten Hag, the United manager, faced chants of “sacked in the morning” from Spurs fans during the match, highlighting the growing pressure on his position.
Post-match analysis criticized the team’s lack of organization and resilience, with Gary Neville labeling the performance as “absolutely disgusting.” Ten Hag conceded that his team did not perform at the required level but pointed to the red card’s significant impact on the game’s outcome.
Tottenham’s success raised their standing in the league, while United finds themselves in the bottom half, struggling to compete for a European spot.