Manchester United began the Carrick era with a decisive 2-0 derby victory over Manchester City, a result built on counterattacks, clinical finishing and a number of crucial saves by the visitors’ goalkeeper.<\/p>\n
Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring in the second half and Patrick Dorgu added a second to secure maximum points and local bragging rights. Three would-be United goals were ruled out for marginal offsides, and Gianluigi Donnarumma produced several outstanding saves that kept City in the contest.<\/p>\n
Player ratings (out of 10)<\/p>\n
GK: Senne Lammens \u2014 7.8: Not really tested for the opening half hour and then made an important save when City had their first big chance. It was his only save.
\nRB: Diogo Dalot \u2014 7.3: Perhaps fortunate a high challenge on J\u00e9r\u00e9my Doku early on was only punished by a yellow card.
\nCB: Harry Maguire \u2014 7.6: Almost handed United a dream start by hitting the bar from a couple of yards out. Bled for the cause, but Erling Haaland stayed shackled throughout.
\nCB: Lisandro Mart\u00ednez \u2014 7.4: Threw himself in front of an Haaland shot soon after the break that marked the Norwegian\u2019s first real sight of goal. Physically overpowered the City striker more than once.
\nLB: Luke Shaw \u2014 7.1: Limited what new City signing Antoine Semenyo could do.
\nCM: Casemiro \u2014 7.4: Dribbled past a few times and not as forceful in his duels as would have been hoped. But only denied a goal by an exceptional save.
\nCM: Kobbie Mainoo \u2014 7.5: Carrick has stated in the past how much he rates the home-grown midfielder and starting after not much game time was a statement of that faith.
\nRM: Amad Diallo \u2014 7.5: Gave Nathan Ak\u00e9, and then Nico O\u2019Reilly, plenty of problems down the flank. Suits this more advanced role better than being a wing back.
\nAM: Bruno Fernandes (c) \u2014 8.7: Thrived with the freedom of a No. 10, which hasn\u2019t been seen enough this season due to playing deeper. His vision and passing were outstanding.
\nLM: Parick Dorgu \u2014 8.5: Gave United natural width high up the pitch that made Rico Lewis think twice about getting forward at will for City.
\nST: Bryan Mbeumo \u2014 7.5: Favoured over Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko in the No. 9 role on his return. More mobile than the Slovenian and it showed in the way he was focal to counter attacks. Took his goal really well and deserves credit for the touch that started the move off.<\/p>\n
Substitutes: Matheus Cunha (71\u2019 for Mbeumo) 7.4; Manuel Ugarte (81\u2019 for Casemiro) N\/A; Mason Mount (90+1\u2019 for Fernandes) N\/A; Ayden Heaven (90+1\u2019 for Shaw) N\/A. Subs not used include Altay Bay\u0131nd\u0131r, Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, Jack Fletcher, Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko.<\/p>\n
Man City started with Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal and included Erling Haaland up front. United endured City possession but created the clearer chances and produced the finishing moments required to win.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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