Disaster for Tottenham: Romero picks up sixth red card in five years

The marquee fixture of Premier League matchweek 25 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United began in disastrous fashion for the London side. Spurs defender Cristian Romero was sent off as early as the 29th minute. This early dismissal forced Thomas Frank's team to adapt under extremely tough conditions against a resurgent Manchester United led by Michael Carrick, who immediately looked to capitalize on the numerical advantage.

Details: The Argentine's disciplinary record after this incident looks alarming and highlights a systemic issue. Since making his debut for Tottenham in August 2021, Romero has been sent off six times across all competitions—an outright record among all Premier League players in that period.

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Moreover, this latest red card has written Romero's name into Tottenham history books for all the wrong reasons. According to Squawka, he now has four Premier League red cards to his name for Spurs, matching the club record previously held solely by Younes Kaboul. It took Romero significantly less time to reach this milestone.

It's worth noting that the Red Devils made the most of their advantage, scoring just minutes later. As a result, Manchester United lead 1-0 at halftime.

Reminder: Barcelona have put an end to the Rashford saga. The Englishman will move to Camp Nou for €30 million.