MANCHESTER UNITEDDE GEA – 6 – From hero to zero and back. Five massive saves in the span of eight minutes before a deplorable, clumsy reaction following Shaw’s dreadful defending that allowed City to double the lead.LINDELOF – 6 – Better than the rest of the defending crew but still needs improvement in his game. The centre-back of his reputation is expected to impose stability and confidence, which is not the case with Lindelof.MAGUIRE – 6 – If the fact he didn’t repeat his previous flaws is enough for good ratings, then Maguire deserves the one. But with the price tag attached to him, we want to see much more.VAN BISSAKA – 3 – The poor guy needs a hug. Tormented by Foden and Cancelo, he needed all the help he could get from his teammates. Nevertheless, Van Bissaka could have changed the game’s momentumif he just passed that ball to Ronaldo a second sooner (and avoid offside with it).BAILLY – 4 – Huuh. Very stylish own goal, isn’t it? He didn’t have a clue what’s his role at Old Trafford today. The fact he was subbed after only 45 minutes gives you an accurate insight into Bailly’s display.SHAW – 3 – Oh, my son! With that sort of defending, he should repeat the famous ‘Hail Mary’ prayer every hour of every single day for having a chance to play in the starting XI. Marking Bernardo Silva only with his eyes and attitude based on the conclusion ‘no, he probably won’t reach the ball’ is unacceptable for a United defender.McTOMINAY – 5 – The Scottish fella is facing a similar problem as the rest of Ole’s crew. As time goes by, his displays are deteriorating, and every decent rival gets the better of him. Too bad.FRED – 5 – Clueless for the most of game, he struggled to get his job done. Just like Mc Tominay, he was outplayed by City’s midfielders.BRUNO – 5 – Fernandes lost his composure somewhere on the way. There’s a difference between his previous effortless class and today’s lack of any effort.CRISTIANO – 6 – It was not such a long way from a honeymoon to what we have today. He has succumbed to depression just like the rest of the team.GREENWOOD – 4 – File it under missing person. Sure, the lineup shows he was there, but there was not a single sign of Greenwood on the turf. To say it was a modest display would be such an understatement.Manchester is blue – Citizens are just too much for the unstable UnitedSubs:SANCHO – 4 – Albeit he had the entire second half to shine, he was in stealth mode – nowhere to be seen. He was given enough chances but has failed to deliver ever since he joined the Red Devils.TELLES – N/AVAN DE BEEK – N/ARASHFORD – N/AUnited lose 2-0 to City in the Manchester derby. 🤭 pic.twitter.com/GVONxvfmSp— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 6, 2021 Coach: OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER – 2 – Ok, he might have had as many as nine lives, but it seems that he had lost them all by now. Man Utd resemble more an amateur side and not a team, and it needs to be said. The Norwegian general’s army is in shambles.##EDITORS_CHOICE##MANCHESTER CITYEDERSON – 6 – If it wasn’t for that CR7’s volley in the middle of the first half, the guy would end up sleeping between the bars. That was his only job of the game, and he did it properly.CANCELO – 9 – As his name suggests, he cancelled United! Along with Foden, he dominated the left side. His cross ended in the back of the net thanks to Bailly for the opener. Also assisted Bernardo Silva for the second.STONES – 9 – Not only he stopped those very few attacking engagements of Ronaldo and co., but Stones could have scored later in the second half. What a tenacious centre-back he really is.DIAS – 8 – Have you seen those United’s goal-scoring opportunities? Neither did we. Enough said about the guy. Impeccable.WALKER – 7 – Not the most satisfactory performance of him. He was good in his defensive role, but we’re accustomed to seeing Walker more in those offensive tasks.RODRI – 8 – Strong, determined, confident. Exactly what Guardiola demands of him. Another praiseworthy display.GUNDOGAN – 8 – His experience never betrays him, which proved crucial against Man Utd. McTominay and Fred were nowhere near him. He controlled the tempo and the game’s pace.FODEN – 9 – Yes, that’s the name of Van Bissaka’s nightmare. The prince of the left flank, exquisite in every single touch. He should have scored that third City’s goal of the game, but it went only a few inches wide of the target.DE BRUYNE – 7 – It’s not that old Kevin we are used to, but still, the Belgium midfielder produces high quality on the pitch. De Gea prevented him from netting in the first half.BERNARDO SILVA – 9 – One of the many who deserves that ‘man of the match reward. Scored one, but what’s even more important, he dominated the pitch, providing the Red Devils’ defence with tons of headache.GABRIEL JESUS – 6 – When you’re the only Pep’s target man available, you ought to deliver more than Gabriel today. Especially considering that splendid chance from the edge of the six-yard box in the first half that De Gea denied.Manchester United 0-2 Manchester City.𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐞 🔵 pic.twitter.com/6DApAymKNw— Goal (@goal) November 6, 2021 Coach: PEP GUARDIOLA – 8 – Unlike his counterpart, the Spanish tactician knows what he’s doing. Guardiola’s slot maybe lacks a genuine striker, but there were no problems for the Citizens both in the Premier League and Champions League.
