Manchester United‘s impressive form under Michael Carrick continued with a strong 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.
This victory marked United’s fourth consecutive win, characterized by solid teamwork and effective scoring.
Bryan Mbeumo scored the first goal in the first half from a well-planned corner, and Bruno Fernandes added another goal late in the match.
A key moment occurred in the 29th minute when Spurs captain Cristian Romero was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Casemiro, leaving Tottenham to play with ten men for over an hour.
Casemiro was central to United’s performance.
After Ruben Amorim’s departure, who had previously excluded him, the veteran midfielder has shown a renewed game sense.
Despite some earlier issues, Casemiro has become essential for Carrick, providing both defense and surprising offensive contributions, including five headed goals this season.
Casemiro joined United from Real Madrid in August 2022 for £70 million, with his contract ending in June 2026.
Although the deal includes an option for a one-year extension, the club has decided not to activate it.
On January 22, 2026, the 33-year-old announced he would leave Old Trafford at the season’s end, prompting questioning from club legends about the board’s decision.
As reported by Metro, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has called on the club to reconsider allowing Casemiro to depart for free this summer.
Ferdinand believes letting the Brazilian leave would be both a financial and tactical error given his strong performances under Carrick.
He stated, ‘Casemiro… he’s meant to leave the game before the game left him.’
He added, ‘Where’s he going? He needs to sign a new deal. We should offer him another year now.’
Ferdinand argued that the cost of finding a suitable replacement would exceed the expense of a short-term extension: ‘We’ll have to find a replacement, and given his current form, that will be costly.’
While praising Carrick’s work, Ferdinand remains cautious about granting him the permanent managerial position at this stage.
Despite the positive results, he believes the board should evaluate the situation further.
Ferdinand, acknowledging their personal history, suggested a cautious approach: ‘I wouldn’t appoint him right now. I know Michael well, but I think it’s wise to wait until the end of the season to assess the situation.’