Manchester is blue ! While their last victory against the Red Devils in the Premier League dated back to April 2019, the Manchester City players managed to win Saturday 6 November with a score of 2 to 0 against the Mancuniens and on the occasion of the 11th day. of the English Championship. Beaten at home on a goal against his own camp from Eric Bailly and a goal from Bernardo Silva, Manchester United suffered throughout the game.
After their surprising defeat against Crystal Palace (0-2), Manchester City players were obviously keen to get off on the right foot against their neighbor. Putting the pressure from the kick-off, the Skyblues sent successive waves to David De Gea’s cages. Strategy paying off, since in the 7th minute a center at the near post by Cancelo pushed Bailly to goal against his camp. Even if the light only came a second time in the form of a goal from Bernardo Silva (45th), the score could have been heavier as Manchester City multiplied the attacks during the game, especially in the first period.
Victory in the derby
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De Bruyne and his teammates showed great mobility to constantly offer possibilities and bring the ball to life. Without being decisive, the Belgian delivered a good copy. Placed in false number nine, he has zoned a lot to come and get the balls and guide the game of his team. With nearly 68% of possession, Manchester City smothered their opponents with their efficient pressing and displayed real mastery throughout the derby.
The 3-0 victory on the pitch at Tottenham was only a sham. Against Manchester City, Ole’s players Gunnar Solskjær have fallen back into their pitfalls. Few movements, imprecise reminders and the impression of an almost non-existent organization. Weaned from balls, the Red Devils tried to resist somehow the onslaught of Guardiola players. But with only one shot on target, and despite the entries from Sancho (46th), Rashford (67th) and Van de Beek (80th), they failed to be threatening in front of Ederson’s goals. Author of a double against Atalanta in the Champions League Tuesday, November 2, Cristiano Ronaldo will not have donned the costume of savior this time.
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But it is undoubtedly in defense that Manchester United will have been the most worrying. In a system with three central defenders in the first period and two after the break, Maguire and his team seemed on edge with each acceleration of their opponents. Luke Shaw, left with an injury in the 73rd, seemed particularly in difficulty on his left lane.
With this victory, Manchester City temporarily passes Liverpool and takes second place with 25 points, two lengths behind Chelsea. Manchester United retain their second place for the time being, pending this weekend’s results.