Manchester, England – In a stunning display of dominance, Tottenham Hotspur dismantled Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday, September 29th. The resounding victory sent shockwaves through the Premier League as United’s struggles continued.
The match turned decisively in Tottenham’s favor early on when Brennan Johnson capitalized on a defensive lapse to give the visitors a 1-0 lead. United’s woes were compounded when captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off for a reckless challenge, leaving his team to play with 10 men for the majority of the game.
Tottenham continued to press, with Dejan Kulusevski and Dominik Solanke adding to the scoreline to seal a comprehensive victory. The defeat piles pressure on United manager Erik ten Hag, who has been unable to turn the club’s fortunes around since taking charge.
The result also boosts Tottenham’s hopes of a top-four finish, as they climb the Premier League table. The North London side’s impressive performance will be a major confidence boost heading into their upcoming matches.
Match Highlights:
- Brennan Johnson opens the scoring for Tottenham
- Bruno Fernandes sent off for United
- Dejan Kulusevski and Dominik Solanke add to Tottenham’s lead
Quotes:
- Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou: “It was a fantastic performance from the team. We played with intensity and quality. This is a big win for us.”
- Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag: “We were outplayed today. It’s a disappointing result. We need to improve quickly.”
