Manchester United made it four consecutive wins under interim manager Michael Carrick, beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.
United created the game’s first real chance in the 11th minute, with Casemiro rifling a long-range shot that Guglielmo Vicario palmed away.
Spurs quickly responded with a chance, as Conor Gallagher called Senne Lammens into action at the near post.
Matheus Cunha came close to breaking the deadlock in the 20th minute, curling narrowly wide from outside the area.
Cristian Romero was sent off after 29 minutes, leaving Spurs with a numerical disadvantage.
Romero has now been sent off six times across all competitions since making his debut for Spurs, the most of any Premier League player within that period.
United quickly broke the deadlock through Bryan Mbeumo, who side-footed into the bottom corner.
Casemiro almost doubled United’s lead with a thumping header, but Vicario did well to tip it over.
The Spurs goalkeeper made another crucial stop before half-time, making a crucial tackle to deny Amad Diallo.
United started the second half the way they ended the first, as Diallo had an effort ruled out for offside in the 50th minute.
Xavi Simons blazed an effort beyond the outstretched Lammens, but wide of the goal.
Vicario made two consecutive saves to keep the away side in the game as the hour passed.
He was finally beaten for the second time in the 80th minute, with Bruno Fernandes guiding Benjamin Sesko’s header into the net.
United are now four points clear of fifth-placed Chelsea, who play Wolverhampton Wanderers this afternoon.
