Manchester United secured a vital 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening (February 7, 2026), in a high-stakes Matchday 25 encounter. The win at Old Trafford officially propels the Red Devils into the Champions League spots, capitalizing on a dominant performance against a struggling Spurs side.
Romero Red Card Tips the Scales
The complexion of the game changed dramatically in the 29th minute when Tottenham’s defense suffered a catastrophic blow. Cristian Romero was shown a straight red card following a reckless and heavy challenge on Casemiro. Down to ten men for over an hour, Tottenham found themselves pinned back by a relentless United attack.
- The Breakthrough: United didn’t wait long to exploit the numerical advantage. In the 38th minute, January signing Bryan Mbeumo ignited the Stretford End, finishing a sweeping team move to put the hosts 1-0 up before the break.
Bruno Seals the Deal Amid VAR Drama
The second half was a story of Manchester United’s complete control. While the scoreline remained close for a period, United saw two further goals chalked off by VAR for offside, keeping Tottenham’s slim hopes alive.
However, the captain ensured there would be no late drama. In the 83rd minute, Bruno Fernandes showcased his trademark clinical finishing, drilling home a second goal to put the game beyond reach and secure all three points for Erik ten Hag’s men.
Premier League standings after Manchester United’s victory over Tottenham
This result marks a significant shift in the Premier League standings as the race for European qualification intensifies:
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 53 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 52 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 51 |
| 4 | Manchester United | 44 |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 44 |
| 6 | Newcastle United | 41 |
| 7 | Chelsea | 39 |
| 8 | Brighton | 37 |
| 9 | Fulham | 36 |
| 10 | Brentford | 35 |
| 11 | West Ham | 33 |
| 12 | Bournemouth | 32 |
| 13 | Everton | 30 |
| 14 | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 27 |
| 16 | Leicester City | 25 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 23 |
| 18 | Leeds United | 21 |
| 19 | Southampton | 18 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 15 |
