The match held at "Old Trafford" started quite tense, but the first goal was scored only in the 64th minute. After a header clearance by Harry Maguire, "United" organized a lightning-fast counterattack. Bruno Fernandes, showing patience, passed to Bryan Mbeumo, who calmly outplayed "City" goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. This moment caused wild enthusiasm among the stands and joy for the home team's coaching staff.
Shortly thereafter, the "Red Devils" doubled their advantage when Patrick Dorg scored the second goal. "United" had chances to increase the score: Maguire and Amad Diallo hit the post, while Donnarumma repeatedly saved his team from conceding goals.
"Manchester City" looked unconvincing in attack, creating almost no dangerous moments. The only controversial incident occurred in the 11th minute when Diogo Dalot played harshly against Jérémy Doku; the referee only issued a warning, not awarding a red card.
After the final whistle, Michael Carrick emphasized the high level of discipline and dedication in his team, noting how the atmosphere at "Old Trafford" influenced the game. "We acted compactly in defense and were dangerous in attack. The support from the fans gave us incredible energy," said the coach.
Lisandro Martinez, a defender of the team, noted the coordination in defense, especially against Erling Haaland, while the author of the first goal, Bryan Mbeumo, highlighted the team's cohesion despite the short preparation period for the match.
This victory allowed "Manchester United" to temporarily occupy fourth place in the league table, while "Manchester City" risks falling significantly behind in the title race.
