Story byPhoto by Joe Prior/VisionhausJonny MazeSun, February 8, 2026 at 2:47 PM UTC·2 min readManchester United made light work of Tottenham on Saturday, and one player in particular caught the eye of Owen Hargreaves. Another three points at Old Trafford saw Manchester United move closer to Champions League qualification. It is now four straight wins, and this weekend’s 2-0 victory over Spurs probably did not tell the full story of how dominant the hosts were. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis time it was Tottenham’s turn to come up short, with even a 2-0 defeat perhaps flattering them. Once again, United looked a class above their opponents. Michael Carrick managed his side well against a Spurs team that finished with 10 men, providing a learning moment for Ruben Amorim. The match highlighted some ongoing questions about Amorim’s talent identification, as one player continued to prove him wrong. Kobbie Mainoo’s standout showing against Spurs gets Owen Hargreaves’ attentionPhoto by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty ImagesKobbie Mainoo has found his form again, and against Tottenham, he may have delivered his most complete performance since Michael Carrick took charge. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt is always encouraging to see a player like Mainoo thriving at Old Trafford.
