Bruno Fernandes hails ‘great manager’ Michael Carrick as Man Utd beat Tottenham

Manchester United beat Spurs 2-0 on Saturday, moving to within three points of third-placed Aston Villa

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 - 09:45

George Sessions

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes heaped praise on “great manager” Michael Carrick after he masterminded a fourth-straight victory.

Fernandes scored late on at Old Trafford to round off a professional 2-0 Premier League triumph over 10-man Tottenham on Saturday to move United to within three points of third-placed Aston Villa.

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