Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes and Hary Maguire shone as Manchester United produced a complete performance to defeat Man City 2-0 in the Premier League. Michael Carrick made five changes to his starting line up with Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko among those dropped to the bench.
United started the better side and went close to an early lead when Harry Maguire headed against the bar from close range as both teams contributed to a frantic start. Patrick Dorgu forced a good stop from Donnarumma and Amad saw a goal ruled out for offside as the home side enjoyed the better of the first-half.
City almost scored from a rare chance when Max Alleyne saw a header stopped on the line, while Antoine Semenyo curled an effort just wide of the post. United started bright after the break and should have taken the lead when Casemiro was twice denied by a superb Donnarumma double save.
The City goalkeeper made another good stop to deny Mbeumo from close range but he stood no chance when the Cameroon forward fired into the bottom corner after an electric counter-attack to give United a deserved lead. United continued to dominate proceedings and doubled their lead when Patrick Dorgu swept in at the back-post after an excellent cross from Matheus Cunha.
Here is how we rated the United players at Old Trafford.
Conceded a cheap corner and then made a huge stop to deny Alleyne to redeem himself. He wasn't tested much otherwise.
1. Senne Lammens - 6.5
Conceded a cheap corner and then made a huge stop to deny Alleyne to redeem himself. He wasn't tested much otherwise. | AFP via Getty Images
Headed against the bar early on. He defended well and lead by example in defence. A brilliant display.
2. Harry Maguire - 8
Headed against the bar early on. He defended well and lead by example in defence. A brilliant display. | Getty Images
A combative defensive performance and he rarely looked flustered. Some neat passing to build play from the back.
3. Lisandro Martinez - 7.5
A combative defensive performance and he rarely looked flustered. Some neat passing to build play from the back. | AFP via Getty Images
Booked for a foul Doku and could have been sent off. Wasteful in possession but got better as the match went on.
4. Diogo Dalot - 5.5
Booked for a foul Doku and could have been sent off. Wasteful in possession but got better as the match went on. | Getty Images