Manchester United ratings vs Tottenham: Mbeumo strikes but late Solanke goal frustrates Carrick

Manchester United drew 1-1 against 10-man Tottenham at Old Trafford after a late equalizer from Dominic Solanke. The result adds pressure on manager Michael Carrick, as United has only secured one win in their first six matches.
Why it matters
The performance highlights ongoing struggles for Manchester United under Carrick, fueling speculation about the team's direction and managerial stability.
Manchester United looked set for a much-needed victory but Dominic Solanke scored in stoppage time to salvage a point for 10-man Tottenham at Old Trafford on Saturday. Both teams were in dire need of a win, and when <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/02/08/bryan-mbeumo-on-man-uniteds-win-streak-the-teams-big-mentality-and-using-energy-of-the-fans/">Bryan Mbeumo</a> broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute it seemed as though the pressure would ease on United boss <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/23/why-michael-carrick-is-more-than-ready-for-the-great-expectations-of-being-manchester-united-manager/">Michael Carrick</a>. Things got worse for Spurs when Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off for a headbutt on Luke Shaw, but Solanke headed home Sandro Tonali's cross deep into stoppage time to earn the visitors a point. “I'm not happy with the amount of points we've got so far, for sure, you know,” said Carrick. “I'm not hiding, there's no hiding from that.
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