Man United vs Man City: Manchester United beat Manchester City 2–0 in the Premier League derby at Old Trafford. The match finished with goals from Bryan Mbeumo in the 65th minute and Patrick Dorgu in the 76th minute.
United were strong on the counterattack and created the better chances. Harry Maguire and Amad Diallo both hit the post. Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made several important saves to keep the scoreline down.
City had most of the possession but struggled to create clear chances. Their main controversy was a Diogo Dalot challenge on Jeremy Doku in the 11th minute, which was only given as a yellow card.
With this win, Manchester United moved to fourth place in the league with 35 points from 22 matches. Manchester City stayed second with 43 points from 22 matches. If Arsenal win their next match, City will fall nine points behind the league leaders.
The league table at the top now has Arsenal first with 49 points, Manchester City second with 43 points, Aston Villa third with 43 points, and Manchester United fourth with 35 points.
Manchester United Players and Staff Celebrate Emotional Man United vs Man City Derby Win at Old Trafford
Manchester United players and staff reacted with strong emotion after the Man United vs Man City derby win over Manchester City at Old Trafford.
Lisandro Martinez said the win felt unbelievable and special because it came in front of the home fans after a tough season. He said the team used the crowd’s energy, something Michael Carrick had asked them to do. He said when the team and fans are together, it is very hard for United to lose at home. Martinez said stopping Erling Haaland was a team job, and the whole side stayed compact and focused. He said the team result mattered more than individual performances.
Bryan Mbeumo said the atmosphere inside the stadium was unbelievable. He said things had changed since he returned from AFCON but the squad stayed united. He said the team only had three days to prepare, so focus was important. He said everyone defended and everyone attacked, and it was a full team effort.
After the final whistle, Michael Carrick walked onto the pitch to congratulate his players and applaud the fans. He kept a calm appearance but clearly enjoyed the moment. As he reached the tunnel, he celebrated by punching the air toward the United supporters.
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