Stuart Pearce has piled praise on an ‘under the radar’ Man United star after their 2-0 win over Tottenham at Old Trafford this afternoon.
Michael Carrick extended United’s impressive winning streak to four consecutive Premier League victories as his side cruised past ten-man Spurs in torrential rain.
Bryan Mbeumo fired United ahead seven minutes before half-time following a cleverly-worked corner routine that created space for the Cameroonian international to unleash his finish beyond Guglielmo Vicario.
But the defining moment arrived earlier when Tottenham captain Cristian Romero received his marching orders inside the opening thirty minutes.
Referee Michael Oliver showed the Argentine a straight red card, leaving Thomas Frank’s injury-ravaged side facing an uphill battle with a man disadvantage for over an hour.
The sending-off proved particularly symbolic, coming just days after Romero’s explosive Instagram outburst criticising Tottenham’s hierarchy for failing to adequately strengthen during January’s transfer window.
The defender branded the club’s squad situation “disgraceful” after facing Man City with just eleven available players.
United dominated proceedings throughout the second period as the heavens opened above Old Trafford.
Bruno Fernandes sealed the victory with nine minutes remaining when the star midfielder controlled possession inside the penalty area before producing an improvised finish past Vicario.
The result lifts United onto 44 points as they tighten their grip on fourth.
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