Man Utd 2-0 Tottenham: Fernandes scores after Romero red

Before kick-off the two teams paid tribute to the United players who died in the Munich air crash to mark the 68th anniversary of the disaster. Manchester United had failed to beat Spurs in their last seven games but earned a 2-0 victory to stay in control of fourth spot and make it four wins in a row under Michael Carrick.

It was an even first half and United were edging it, threatening with efforts from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo and Casemiro, before they got a gift in the form of a red card to Cristian Romero in the 28th minute. The Argentine received his second red in less than two months for an aggressive tackle on Casemiro which ended in him standing on the Brazilian's ankle.

United took full advantage and grabbed the lead with the cheekiest of corner routines: Kobbie Mainoo collected a short one from Fernandes and laid it off to Mbeumo, who mis-kicked but still found the bottom corner.