Sir Alex Ferguson Hails Bruno Fernandes After Commanding Manchester United Win Over Tottenham
Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, February 7, 2026, felt like more than just another three points at Old Trafford. As the stadium erupted at full-time and Michael Carrick celebrated a fourth straight victory as interim manager, the most telling reaction came quietly from the directors’ box.
Sir Alex Ferguson, watching a United side finally playing with authority and clarity, was reportedly full of praise for one individual performance that stood above the rest. Speaking privately after the match, the club’s legendary former manager is said to have remarked that he had not seen a player truly grasp the meaning of representing Manchester United in the last decade, adding that he felt genuine pride watching him.
That player was captain Bruno Fernandes. While Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring and Tottenham were reduced to ten men following Cristian Romero’s dismissal, Fernandes controlled the contest from start to finish. He capped his display with a decisive late goal and reached the landmark of 200 goal contributions for the club, earning perfect ratings across several outlets.
Ferguson’s comments were seen as a reflection of the post-2013 struggles to rediscover United’s identity. In Fernandes, he reportedly sees the leadership and relentless standards once embodied by figures like Roy Keane and Bryan Robson. Under Carrick, United have surged into fourth place, playing with intensity and confidence, and belief is rapidly returning to Old Trafford that the club’s long-lost standards are finally being restored.
