Man Utd 2 Man City 0: How did Carrick make a perfect start? What went so wrong for Guardiola?
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Michael Carrick’s first game as Manchester United head coach ended with a 2-0 victory over Manchester City, boosting United’s hopes for Champions League qualification and impacting the Premier League title race.
- United displayed a structured and purposeful performance, combining strong defensive work and aggressive attacking, with key contributions from players like Patrick Dorgu and Bruno Fernandes.
- Manchester City struggled under pressure, with uncharacteristic errors from Rodri and poor ball use around United’s penalty area, and the substitution of Erling Haaland in the 80th minute signaled Guardiola’s acceptance of defeat.
- United’s tactical setup, including a flexible 4-2-3-1 formation that shifted to 4-4-2 out of possession, effectively
