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Michael Carrick’s sensational start as Manchester United manager continued with a 2-0 win over 10-man Tottenham. Bruno Fernandes praised Carrick’s tactical freedom after the Red Devils moved within three points of third place. The victory was marred by a red card for Spurs captain Cristian Romero.

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00:00Michael Carrick's mildest touch at Old Trafford has reached a new height with Manchester United
00:07captain Bruno Fernandes hailing him as a great manager after a commanding tunnel victory over
00:13Tottenham. The win on Saturday marked United's fourth consecutive Premier League triumph since
00:19Carrick stepped in following Ruben Amrim's January exit. A run that has seen the Red Devils
00:25dispatched Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham and now Spurs. With United now sitting in fourth place
00:33and closing the gap on the top three, the Carrick effect has fundamentally transformed a squad that
00:39was winless in four matches just weeks ago. The match at Old Trafford swung decisively in the 29th
00:47minute when Spurs captain Christian Romero was sent off for a reckless challenge on Casemiro.
00:52While Tottenham struggled to adapt with 10 men, United remained professional
00:57with Fernandes eventually rounding off a slick team move to secure the points.
01:03Carrick's record now stands at six wins from seven matches across his two stints as United boss.
01:09Beyond the tactics, Fernandes highlighted Carrick's deep understanding of the club's DNA
01:14as a pivotal factor in the resurgence. As Old Trafford found its voice again,
01:20Carrick appears to have restored the meatest touch to a team
01:23that finally looks ready to meet the expectations of its global fan base.
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