Manchester United vs Tottenham LIVE
Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes scored as Manchester United defeated 10-man Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Saturday, tightening their grip on fourth place and piling the pressure on Thomas Frank.
Tottenham lost captain Cristian Romero to a straight red card after 29 minutes following a reckless tackle on United midfielder Casemiro, deepening the selection woes for his side, who are already without a host of players through injury.
Mbeumo gave United the lead on 38 minutes when a well-worked corner routine created a shooting chance for the Cameroon international, before Fernandes added a second with 10 minutes remaining.
Fernandes added a second late on to seal a fully deserved win for United in which they never looked unduly troubled by the visitors, who managed a single shot on target in the game.
United are unbeaten in their last seven league games and have won all four since Michael Carrick returned as manager. In contrast, Tottenham are winless in their last seven league games, and the limp performance will have done little to ease the pressure on manager Frank.
Man Utd vs Tottenham latest news
- GOAL! Fernandes settles the game late on
- GOAL! Mbeumo sweeps home the opener!
- RED CARD! Romero sent off in first half
Fan view
14:43 , Alex Young1 game a week United is clicking well. The surprising part for me is they are keeping the ball well. 10 man spurs helped but the patterns are there to see. Top 4 finish is highly plausible. Credit where it's due 👏🏾👏🏾. I felt Romero red little unfair man. #MUNTOT
— Tamil football podcast (@tamil_football_) February 7, 2026
Fan view
14:42 , Alex YoungI wasn’t Amorim in or out, I just didn’t like the thought of having to start all over again but what was he doing with this squad. Carrick is really building something for the next manager #mufc #muntot #bbcfootball
— Sam mane 🔰 (@UtdMane) February 7, 2026
Sam Tabuteau at Old Trafford
14:30 , Alex YoungA comfortable win for United in the end. Romero's dismissal swung the momentum firmly in their favour and they scored shortly after through Mbeumo. Fernandes wrapped up the three points late on to ensure Carrick's perfect start continues.
Full-time!
14:26 , Alex Young96min: Another defeat for Spurs.
Man Utd 2-0 Tottenham
14:24 , Alex Young91min: Five minutes added on.
Man Utd 2-0 Tottenham
14:20 , Alex Young87min: Mbeumo is replaced to a standing ovation. Zirkzee is on, along with Ugarte for Casemiro.
Man Utd 2-0 Tottenham
14:14 , Alex Young82min: That goal came at the perfect time for United, seconds after those changes from Spurs.
Now, can they get a third?
GOAL!
14:12 , Alex Young81min: A suckerpunch for Spurs as Fernandes pokes home from close range!
Game, set and match.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
14:12 , Alex Young80min: Triple change for Spurs.
Kolo Muani, Tel and Bissouma are on for Solanke, Gallagher and Palhinha.
Spurs changing shape for the final 10 minutes.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
14:11 , Alex Young79min: Souza gets a welcome to the Premier League in the form of a strong arm to the face from Shaw.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
14:10 , Alex Young78min: Fernandes drills a shot from 25 yards, but Vicario is right behind it.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
14:08 , Alex Young77min: Spurs to bring on Tel and Bissouma.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
14:06 , Alex Young74min: Sesko replaces Cunha.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
14:04 , Alex Young72min: Brilliant closing down from Gallagher on Martinez to spark a counter, which goes to Simons and then Sarr before breaking down.
Sesko is being readied.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
14:01 , Alex Young70min: A great run from young Souza down the left wing, but there is no Spurs player in support. A shame.
NO GOAL!
13:59 , Alex Young68min: Cunha now has the ball in the back of the net, but he is offside in the build-up.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
13:58 , Alex Young67min: Wave after wave for United attacks.
Sam Tabuteau at Old Trafford
13:55 , Alex YoungUnited are firmly on top, with Vicario forced into a number of excellent saves to keep the score at 1-0. This game only looks like going one way at this rate.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
13:54 , Alex Young62min: Replays show that Van de Ven was lucky to get away with that. VAR checked and cleared, of course.
Van de Ven is then at the heart of a big block to deny Shaw.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
13:52 , Alex Young61min: Maguire goes down under pressure from Van de Ven as the corner comes in, the referee isn’t interested, and then Dalot is denied by Vicario.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
13:51 , Alex Young60min: Shaw forces Vicario into a super stop. Another Man Utd corner.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
13:50 , Alex Young59min: Another bit of promise from Spurs as Simons wins a free kick, floats it to Palhinha to head back into the area but Sarr cannot test the keeper.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
13:48 , Alex Young57min: Out of nothing, Simons fizzes a brilliant effort just wide of the post.
Lammens was scrambling.
Sam Tabuteau at Old Trafford
13:48 , Alex YoungMore injury issues for Spurs as Udogie comes off. He has only just returned from a hamstring injury.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
13:46 , Alex Young54min: Another injury for Spurs, as Udogie limps off.
Souza is coming on for his debut.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
13:44 , Alex Young52min: Jeers as Sarr thumps a pass at Simons, which sails out of play.
And now Udogie it down for Spurs.
NO GOAL!
13:41 , Alex Young49min: Amad slots home unmarked at the back post, but he’s clearly offside.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
13:36 , Alex Young47min: No changes, so it’s a case of as you were.
Second half!
13:36 , Alex Young46min: Back underway.
Sam Tabuteau at Old Trafford
13:22 , Alex YoungUnited are firmly in control here. The next goal will be crucial but at half-time, there appears to be a long way back for 10-man Spurs.
Half-time!
13:21 , Alex Young51min: There’s the break.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
13:19 , Alex Young47min: Brilliant save from Vicario, running out to tackle Amad who tries to round him.
Perfectly timed.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
13:18 , Alex Young46min: Abysmal free kick from Simons, sending it straight out of play in search of Sarr.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
13:17 , Alex Young45min: Amad into the book for a late tackle on Simons.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
13:16 , Alex Young44min: Expecting five minutes to be added.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
13:13 , Alex Young42min: A bullet header from Casemiro forces a great save from Vicario.
Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
13:12 , Alex Young41min: Spurs hanging on as half-time approaches. A second United goal would kill the game.
Sam Tabuteau at Old Trafford
13:11 , Alex YoungUnited have the lead as Mbeumo's shot squirms past Vicario.
It is a training ground routine from United and Spurs will be really disappointed with how much space they afforded them there.
Such a poor goal to give away and especially with 10 men. United can play at their own pace now.
GOAL!
13:10 , Alex Young38min: United make their one-man advantage count quickly!
Mbeumo sweeps home a brilliant corner routine.
Man Utd 0-0 Tottenham
13:07 , Alex Young36min: So, Spurs maintain with the back three, but now just Simons and Solanke as their attacking threats.
Man Utd 0-0 Tottenham
13:05 , Alex Young34min: A pause in play after a clash of heads between Shaw and Gallagher.
Man Utd 0-0 Tottenham
13:03 , Alex Young32min: Dragusin is on, replacing Odobert.
RED CARD!
13:01 , Alex Young29min: Romero is shown a straight red card!
He goes in to tackle Casemiro and follows through onto his ankle.
Man Utd 0-0 Tottenham
12:59 , Alex Young28min: First booking goes to Udogie, who dragging back Cunha. Cynical.
Man Utd 0-0 Tottenham
12:58 , Alex Young26min: Cunha goes down in the area under pressure from Sarr in the area, before Romero blocks a Fernandes shot.
The referee isn’t interested, and any foul started outside the area.
Man Utd 0-0 Tottenham
12:54 , Alex Young23min: Another first-time effort, this time from Fernandes inside the area, but it fizzes two yards of the far post.
Vicario was rooted.
Man Utd 0-0 Tottenham
12:53 , Alex Young22min: Fans inside the stadium applaud to remember those who were lost in the Munich Air Disaster.
Man Utd 0-0 Tottenham
12:52 , Alex Young21min: Oh, my! Cunha inches away from a stunning opener!
Hits it first time, from 25 yards, which is curling all the way towards the top corner but comes in a tad too late.
Man Utd 0-0 Tottenham
12:51 , Alex Young20min: The rain has stopped.
Man Utd 0-0 Tottenham
12:47 , Alex Young16min: A really, really opening for Spurs, who are camped on the edge of United’s area.
Udogie drills a low cross into the six-yard box, Maguire gets a tiny touch and puts Solanke off, who was primed to slot home!
Man Utd 0-0 Tottenham
12:45 , Alex Young14min: Spurs starting to see more of the ball after an early dominance from United.
Simons is starting to pull the strings as first Palhinha and then Sarr see shots from 20 yards blocked.
Sam Tabuteau at Old Trafford
12:44 , Alex YoungSpurs fans have started chanting 'Romero is right, the board are sh**te'.
Not a good look for the Spurs hierarchy.
Man Utd 0-0 Tottenham
12:44 , Alex Young12min: Super pass from Simons to spot Gallagher’s run into the area, but he cannot quite get enough contact on the shot, so Lammens makes an easy save.
Man Utd 0-0 Tottenham
12:42 , Alex Young11min: There’s the first shot on target, and it’s a stinger from distance from Casemiro.
Man Utd 0-0 Tottenham
12:39 , Alex Young8min: Romero goes through the back of Mbeumo. Wins the ball but it is a clear foul.
Man Utd 0-0 Tottenham
12:38 , Alex Young7min: Still end-to-end, as Fernandes tries to make something happy in one half before Sarr launches a counter in the other.
No shot on target for either, yet.
Man Utd 0-0 Tottenham
12:36 , Alex Young5min: Simons floats in the free kick, Solanke gets his head to it but it rolls out for a throw in.
Man Utd 0-0 Tottenham
12:35 , Alex Young4min: A frantic start. Both teams clearly amped up for this once.
Gallagher wins a free kick off Shaw.
Sam Tabuteau at Old Trafford
12:35 , Alex YoungWell, that did not take long. Manchester United should have the lead. Early warning sign.
Man Utd 0-0 Tottenham
12:33 , Alex Young2min: Almost a perfect start for United as Fernandes feeds in Mbeumo, who fires over inside the area from an angle.
Kick-off
12:30 , Alex Young1min: Here we go!
Wreaths laid by both Carrick and Frank ahead of kick-off.
Here come the teams.
Sam Tabuteau at Old Trafford
12:23 , Alex YoungA warm ripple of applause as Spurs' players finish their training near the away end at Old Trafford.
Spurs' supporters are still very much behind this team even in spite of their struggles.
Man Utd tribute to the Munich Air Disaster
12:22 , Alex YoungYesterday was the anniversary of the 1958 disaster.
Today may not be a foregone conclusion.
Spurs are unbeaten in six against Manchester United, and beat them four times last season. They were denied another win in November by De Ligt’s 97th-minute equaliser.
But, still: Old Trafford, momentum and no Amorim in the dugout.
Fan view
12:04 , Alex YoungWhy do I have this horrible feeling Spurs beat us today?? #MUFC #MUNTOT
— Harley (@IamtheSuitcase) February 7, 2026
Carrick on Spurs
12:02 , Alex Young"They have got some really good players all over the pitch. They have had a lot of issued with injuries and changes but you are fully aware of their strengths and what they can bring.
“They showed that last week, a small sample of what they can do, how they came back into the game. And Thomas is a really good manager and coach.
“We respect what we are up against and we will be right at the top of our game."
Frank on Spurs team news
11:55 , Alex Young"Micky [van de Ven] is a top centre-back and he has had a top season, maybe his best for a long, long time. His partnership with Cuti [Romero] is very good and they are getting stronger and stronger together.
"Pape [Sarr] went away to Afcon and then he played against Frankfurt and it was too early to play back to back games. I liked his performance against Frankfurt so he comes back into the team.
"Wilson [Odobert] started five games in a row for us so he needed a bit of a refresher. I'm very happy with him, he is in a top place and he looks very lively and positive so it is very important that he plays."
Frank on Man Utd
11:49 , Alex Young“They are a team that plays with confidence after three big wins, and two of the wins where they had to come back from an equaliser against Fulham and Arsenal.
“They have a massive threat up front but we are ready for it."
Carrick on Sesko
11:40 , Alex Young"Ben’s been fantastic. He’s going to be a big player for us and everything I’ve seen from him is really encouraging.
“Today was just a decision I’ve mad,e but Ben will come on and make a big difference for us again."
Michael Carrick sticks with an unchanged starting line-up as Manchester United aim to extend their winning run to four matches.
It is three changes for Tottenham, with, most importantly, Micky van de Ven returning from injury.
Wilson Odobert and Pape Sarr also come in, as Radu Dragusin, Yves Bissouma and Randal Kolo Muani dro to the bench.
Sam Tabuteau at Old Trafford
11:26 , Alex YoungAfter all the noise in the week after his latest social media outburst, Cristian Romero is fit and starts for Tottenham this afternoon.
The Spurs captain lines up back alongside Micky van de Ven as Frank sticks with a 3-4-3 formation with Palhinha at the back.
Sarr partners Gallagher in midfield, while Gray reprises his role as a makeshift right wing-back.
Odobert, whose pace in transition will be key, comes back into the starting lineup.
Confirmed team news in full
11:25 , Alex YoungMan Utd XI: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Amad, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo
Subs: Bayindir, Heaven, Malacia, Mazraoui, Yoro, T. Fletcher, Ugarte, Sesko, Zirkzee
Tottenham XI: Vicario; Palhinha, Romero, Van de Ven; Gray, Gallagher, Sarr, Udogie; Odobert, Xavi Simons; Solanke
Subs: Kinsky, Dragusin, Souza, Byfield, Bissouma, Olusesi, Williams-Barnet, Tel, Kolo Muani
Tottenham XI
11:16 , Alex Young...and Spurs!
Your Spurs side in Manchester 👊
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Man Utd XI
11:16 , Alex YoungHere’s how the hosts look.
United name an unchanged starting line-up for the early kick-off 📋🔴
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 7, 2026
Teams to be confirmed in five minutes.
Frank explains why Gallagher is key to his long-term plans
11:06 , Alex YoungThomas Frank believes that Conor Gallagher can be a big part of building the culture he is looking to instil at Tottenham.
Gallagher’s charging run and cross for Dominic Solanke’s miraculous scorpion kick equaliser against Manchester City last weekend epitomised the very best parts of Spurs’ spirited second-half fightback.
Frank was left delighted with Gallagher’s impact against City and admits the England midfielder has been exemplary since arriving from Atletico Madrid midway through the January transfer window.
“I think Conor has a lot of the bits we need to get to where we want,” Frank said ahead of Spurs’ trip to Manchester United.
“His character is unbelievable. He is a player who can build a top culture going forward.
“His work-rate and how he can carry the team on his back, more or less, though it’s not only about one player.
“That situation (the build-up to Solanke’s second goal v City) is a fantastic situation you’re referring to, where he’s running very hard, winning the second ball in front of two players and then put a cross in and we scored from that.”
Thomas Frank has reasons for optimism as Tottenham face Man Utd test
10:55 , Alex YoungWhat Thomas Frank would give to talk about football again.
Even when things are going comparatively better than they have recently, with Tottenham unbeaten in four games in all competitions, the atmosphere around the club remains volatile.
The aftermath of Tottenham’s miraculous 2-2 draw with Manchester City has been dominated by Cristian Romero’s most recent comments about the club’s hierarchy - the second time in a month the subject of his captain’s social media activity has been brought to light.
There was spirit and character as Spurs came from two goals down to rescue a point against City. That momentum has quickly been lost amidst the noise of a disappointing Deadline Day and Romero’s explosive Instagram post.
Still, in salvaging a draw, Spurs clawed back some respectability, having been savaged by Pep Guardiola’s side in the first-half.
Spurs’ season has been a tale of two halves too often. Piecing together a performance over 90 minutes remains an issue in the Premier League, where the tempo shifts are dramatic and Spurs struggle to keep control.
There have been signs of progress, and the return of Dominic Solanke has been transformational.
Latest odds
10:45 , Alex YoungThe bookies agree with our prediction, with Manchester United expected to run out winners today.
- Man Utd win: 4/7
- Draw: 13/5
- Tottenham win: 7/2
(Odds via Betfair, subject to change.)
Predicted linueps
10:35 , Alex YoungConfirmed line-ups to be announced at 11.15am.
Man Utd predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo
Tottenham predicted XI (3-4-3): Vicario; Palhinha, Romero, Van de Ven; Spence, Gray, Gallagher, Udogie; Odobert, Solanke, Simons
Score prediction
10:27 , Alex YoungTottenham have done well to battle for strong results in recent weeks despite their mounting injuries, but their luck may well run out at Old Trafford.
United have been a team transformed under Carrick, rampaging to wins over two of Europe’s finest sides in Arsenal and City in recent outings.
Facing an injury-ravaged Spurs, the Red Devils will fully expect to make it four wins on the bounce.
Manchester United to win, 2-1.
Early Tottenham team news
10:20 , Alex YoungTottenham have been boosted by the return to fitness of Micky van de Ven, who has missed the last two games.
Fellow centre-back, Kevin Danso, remains on the sidelines after hyper-extending his toe ahead of last weekend’s dramatic 2-2 draw with City.
Djed Spence, meanwhile, is closing in on a return from a calf injury, with Frank admitting he could be in contention against United.
With Danso and potentially Spence out, Spurs’ injury list is into double figures, but Frank has been boosted by the news that captain Cristian Romero has overcome the bout of illness that saw him withdrawn at half-time against City.
Radu Dragusin could retain his place in the side should Frank stick with a three-man defence, but Frank has a decision to make after a couple of impressive performances from Joao Palhinha in a hybrid auxiliary centre-back role.
The Portuguese midfielder has looked assured in possession and aggressive in the tackle, completing the most tackles of any player against Frankfurt and City.
Frank could also be tempted to make changes in attack after leaving Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel on the bench against City.
Odobert and Tel have been among Spurs’ brightest performers in what has been a difficult period for the club, and the former could come in for the ineffectual Randal Kolo Muani on the right wing.
Dominic Solanke is also available despite rolling his ankle in the closing stages against City.
Early Man Utd team news
10:13 , Alex YoungManchester United remain without three players, with Patrick Dorgu, Matthijs de Ligt and Mason Mount are all sidelined through injury.
Mount had been expected to return in time for the fixture against Tottenham after he injured himself in training last week, but interim manager Michael Carrick described him as “not too far away” in Thursday’s pre-match press conference.
Senne Lammens remains United’s first-choice goalkeeper and the back four will likely remain intact, despite Harry Maguire conceding a late penalty last week which set up a frantic finish.
Casemiro, who headed home Bruno Fernandes’ corner for the opener against Fulham, will likely pair up with the Carrick-preferred Kobbie Mainoo in the centre of midfield.
Elsewhere, skipper Fernandes continues to be United’s talisman, having registered more assists than any other Premier League player so far this season, and will be supported on his right by Amad Diallo.
Matheus Cunha will most likely deputise for Dorgu again, having proven himself to be a valuable option on the left flank after scoring in successive games.
With Benjamin Sesko coming off the bench and scoring the last-minute winner against Fulham, the Slovenian could find himself bumped up the attacking pecking order.
However, Bryan Mbeumo feels nailed on to start again, despite a goalless performance against the Cottagers.
How to watch Manchester United vs Tottenham
10:07 , Alex YoungTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 11am ahead of a 12.30pm kick-off.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 5.15pm with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.25pm.
Manchester United vs Tottenham LIVE
10:05 , Alex YoungHello and welcome to the London Standard’s LIVE coverage of the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Tottenham.
Spurs head to Old Trafford boasting a fine recent record against United, but aware that they visit a team transformed with three wins on the spin.
It has been seven games since United tasted victory over Spurs, including four wins for the north London side last season culminating in the Europa League final victory.
What will be in store today? Kick-off at Old Trafford is at 12.30pm. Stick with us.
