Manchester United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday, February 7, 2026, extending their winning streak to four consecutive Premier League games under manager Michael Carrick and climbing into fourth place in the table.\n\nKobbie Mainoo, 20, was instrumental in United's revival, playing a crucial role in the opening goal after 38 minutes. United first-team coach Jonny Evans devised a short-corner routine that saw Mainoo execute a 'perfectly timed run' from the front post and deliver a 'no-look, over-the-shoulder pass to Bryan Mbeumo' that GOAL.com described as 'pinpoint.'\n\n'There's no doubt about Kobbie's ability and what he can bring,' Carrick said post-match. 'He's still so young and learning the game. He has had the big high and then not playing for a bit. It is easier to think he is older than he is.'\n\nCristian Romero's first-half red card (42nd minute) aided United's cause, but the home side's quality prevailed. Bruno Fernandes sealed the victory with a second goal after halftime, converting from Diogo Dalot's cross that Mainoo had delicately flicked into his path.\n\n'he first goal is vital to get ahead,' Carrick noted.\n\nMainoo has now played more Premier League minutes for Carrick than he did under former manager Ruben Amorim, who marginalized the midfielder. The 20-year-old also registered an assist in the 3-2 win at Arsenal last week, raising the possibility of an England call-up for the 2026 World Cup.\n\nUnited have kept three clean sheets in four games under Carrick after switching from three-at-the-back to a four-man defense.