Manchester United not only came out on top in the Manchester derby, but they completely dominated Manchester City at Old Trafford.
Michael Carrick could not have dreamed up a better performance for his first game as Manchester United interim head coach.
Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu gave United a 2-0 win over City, although the Red Devils also had three extra strikes disallowed by small margins.
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United should have won by more, but there was so much for Carrick and supporters to love about the performance against City.
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Man City’s biggest xG defeat
United left Old Trafford feeling hard done by to have only scored twice.
Mason Mount’s goal was disallowed by VAR, while Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo also had goals chalked off.
Of course, those efforts won’t count towards United’s expected goals tally, but even without them, the Red Devils amassed an xG of 3.81.
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City only created enough chances for an xG of 0.47. According to xG Philosophy, this was City’s biggest xG defeat ever since the stat has been recorded. United were completely dominant.
Man United outworked Man City
Before the match, Carrick demanded energy and intensity from his players. In his first interview as head coach, he kept repeating the phrase ‘hard work’.
That is exactly what he got from his players at Old Trafford.
As per BBC Sport, United covered more distance than City, with players covering a combined 111 kilometres during the game. United players were also sprinting for 9% of their distance.
United also won more ground and aerial duels and completed more interceptions than City. Carrick corrected United’s basics, and it resulted in a sensational performance.
Bruno Fernandes domination
United captain Bruno Fernandes has returned to an attacking midfield role under Carrick, and he put on a complete masterclass up against Rodri.
Bruno Fernandes cut City apart – now he needs to do it against Arsenal next weekend!
He was extremely unlucky to have a goal ruled out of his own
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Fernandes created six chances against City and had a goal of his own disallowed. He left Old Trafford with just one assist to his name, but he deserved so much more for his performance.
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Incredibly, Statman Dave points out that Fernandes created as many chances at Old Trafford as every City player combined.
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