Player ratings as Man Utd end barren run vs Tottenham | OneFootball
Manchester United eased past 10-man Tottenham Hotspur in Saturday’s one-sided Premier League showdown at Old Trafford, cruising to a 2-0 victory.
Interim boss Michael Carrick has turned Man Utd’s fortunes around since replacing Ruben Amorim at the helm, winning his first three Premier League games in charge of the Old Trafford giants.
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Buoyed by their longest unbeaten league streak since February 2022, the Red Devils headed into proceedings seeking a ninth consecutive top-flight match without losing.
In-form forward Bryan Mbeumo nearly fired the home side in front only two minutes into the game, but Guglielmo Vicario came up huge to thwart the Cameroonian’s close-range effort.
Spurs relied on Vicario’s services again only minutes later, as he denied Casemiro’s thunderous attempt from outside the box, keeping the visitors on level terms.
However, Cristian Romero shot his side in the foot just before the half-hour mark. The Argentine received a straight red card for a mindless tackle on Casemiro.
United needed less than ten minutes to seize the numerical advantage, executing a cheeky corner routine straight off the training ground, with Mbeumo beating Vicario with a well-placed shot from the edge of the box.
Carrick’s side could’ve entered the half-time break 2-0 up had it not been for Vicario’s stunning save to parry away Casemiro’s towering header from only a few yards out.
Spurs showed no attacking intent in the second half despite falling behind, and it was only a matter of time before Man Utd would double their advantage, regardless of Vicario’s heroics between the sticks.
Still, the Red Devils had to wait until the 81st minute to kill the game off. Diogo Dalot picked out Bruno Fernandes on the far post, and the captain slotted the ball into the bottom corner with a simple finish.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
Senne Lammens (6/10) – Largely untested even before Romero’s red card, the Belgian goalkeeper only had to make one routine save in the first half.
Diogo Dalot (7/10) – Despite completing several forward runs, the Portuguese wing-back often struggled for precision with the final ball up until that 81st minute.
Harry Maguire (8/10) – Dominated Dominic Solanke in the physical battle and was virtually unplayable in the air. A flawless performance.
Lisandro Martinez (7/10) – Never put his foot wrong. Calm and collected in possession, he frequently operated as a deep-lying playmaker.
Luke Shaw (7/10) – Rarely troubled at the back, the Englishman had plenty of room to roam forward. Diallo’s marginal offside denied him an assist.
Kobbie Mainoo (7/10) – With Spurs unable to put him under pressure, the young midfielder had all the freedom to control proceedings from the centre of the park.
Casemiro (8/10) – A vintage performance from the former Real Madrid ace. Nearly scored a stunner and forced Vicario into a fantastic diving save. Drew a game-defining red card.
Amad Diallo (6/10) – Struggled for conviction in the first half. Mistimed his run early in the second half, which denied him his third league goal of the season.
Bruno Fernandes (8/10) – Had several decent long-range efforts in the first half. Distributed the ball around with purpose and precision.
Matheus Cunha (7/10) – It’s a shame that his 22nd-minute projectile flew a whisker off the far post. Too soft in some duels, though.
Bryan Mbeumo (9/10) – Unfazed by that early miss, the Cameroonian maintained his purple patch with another decisive strike.
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Benjamin Sesko (6/10)
Manuel Ugarte N/A
Noussair Mazraoui N/A
Joshua Zirkzee N/A
Tottenham Hotspur (3-4-2-1)
Guglielmo Vicario (8/10) – He was the only reason Tottenham avoided a catastrophe at Old Trafford. Made numerous incredible saves.
Joao Palhinha (6/10) – Despite being played out of position, the Portuguese midfielder fared well in his new role, keeping Cunha relatively quiet.
Cristian Romero (2/10) – A player of his quality and experience should know better. His reckless challenge left Spurs with a mountain to climb.
Micky van de Ven (7/10) – Rock-solid as ever, the Dutchman held up his end of the deal, showcasing composure and awareness when his team was under siege.
Archie Gray (5/10) – Virtually invisible in the final third, he spent most of the game helping his side repel United’s repeated attacks.
Conor Gallagher (4/10) – Never had a chance to demonstrate his ball-carrying ability as he had help out in defence.
Pape Matar Sarr (5/10) – Similarly to his colleague in the double pivot, the Africa Cup of Nations winner had no say in the offensive phase of the game.
Wilson Odobert (3/10) – A near-anonymous performance from the French winger. Didn’t have any meaningful touch and offered little threat going forward.
Xavi Simons (6/10) – Tried to be Tottenham’s creative force in attack, but imprecision and a lack of support from his teammates hindered his impact.
Dominic Solanke (3/10) – Reduced to a mere spectator by Maguire, the ex-Chelsea striker cut a frustrated figure up front.
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