Manchester United faced a devastating 3-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Sunday, compounded by the sending off of captain Bruno Fernandes.
The game started poorly for United, with Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven setting up Brennan Johnson for an easy goal within the first two minutes. Throughout the match, United struggled to respond and were largely outplayed, with goalkeeper Andre Onana working hard to keep the scoreline from worsening. Fernandes received a red card just before half-time for a knee-high tackle on James Maddison, which further weakened his side.
Immediately after the break, Tottenham doubled their lead when Dejan Kulusevski scored, and later Dominic Solanke added a third, sealing United’s fate. The home crowd voiced their discontent as United’s performance left much to be desired, and many fans left the stadium early.
Following the match, United’s manager Erik ten Hag acknowledged his team’s poor performance, emphasizing that the red card had a significant impact on the outcome. Despite some moments of promise, the result marked a continuation of United’s struggles this season, where they find themselves in the bottom half of the league table.
Gary Neville criticized Manchester United’s display as “absolutely disgusting” and highlighted the pressure mounting on Ten Hag after this latest setback. The defeat came just weeks after another 3-0 loss to Liverpool at home, illustrating serious problems within the team.
As Spurs celebrated their well-deserved victory, Brennan Johnson expressed satisfaction with their performance, underscoring their effective game plan. With this win, Tottenham moved up to eighth place in the league, while United remained entrenched in the bottom half, raising questions about their aspirations for the season.