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Makeshift defence struggles badly at Old Trafford as deflating derby defeat hits title hopes

Manchester City struggled against a re-energised Manchester United in the derby with a 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford.

City were kept on the defensive by an intense United and fell behind to Bryan Mbeumo's 65th-minute goal.

They struggled to fight back throughout the second half, as Patrick Dorgu sealed the United victory and a perfect start for Michael Carrick, with City potentially falling nine points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race by the end of the day.

Gianluigi Donnarumma 8

Pushed away early shots on target with ease, shutting down Dorgu chances and a rebound from Casemiro as he made several great saves. Could do little about either goal.

Rico Lewis 5

Contributed to an inexperienced backline as he came in at right-back to replace the ill Nunes. Nervy throughout, giving United plenty of opportunities to counter.

Abdukodir Khusanov 4

Forced into a mistake which gave United their first corner from which Maguire hit the woodwork, before handing the hosts yet another chance, this time for Mbeumo.

Max Alleyne 6

Provided a 37th-minute header, and City’s best chance, which was cleared off the line. Replaced at the beginning of the second half with Nico O’Reilly.

Nathan Ake 4

Drew the offside from Bruno Fernandes, preventing his 41st-minute goal, but failed to defend against Casemiro’s shot on target.

Rodri 6

Made a huge interception to prevent an Mbeumo goal after Khusanov’s mistake. Couldn’t inject any more energy into City’s performance.

Bernardo Silva 5

Had a header set up by Antoine Semenyo, but missed the target. Replaced late on.

Antoine Semenyo 6

One of City’s brighter players on the day, but failed to keep his scoring run alive.

Phil Foden 4

Set up by Haaland but failed to find the net after heavy pressure from Luke Shaw. Failed to capitalise on a corner, with United shutting it down with ease. Replaced at half-time.

Jeremy Doku 6

Was impressive in the early stages on the left, but faded quickly.

Erling Haaland 5

His goalless spell continues after another flat showing. Withdrawn when City were 2-0 down in a very rare occurrence.

Subs

Rayan Cherki (Foden, 46’) 5

Produced one dangerous low cross to no avail with no one on the receiving end.

Nico O'Reilly (Alleyne, 46’) 4

Immediately received a yellow after pulling back Amad.

Tijjani Reijnders (Silva, 80’) 5

Came on for Silva and tried to keep City’s hopes alive, but his dangerous cross also wasn’t turned home.

Rayan Ait-Nouri (Doku, 80’) N/A

Divine Mukasa (Haaland, 80’) N/A

Not used: Stephen Mfuni, Ryan McAidoo, Marcus Bettinelli, James Trafford.