Eighth of Premier League Before the start of this tenth day of the championship, Manchester United hosted Manchester City this afternoon in their lair at Old Trafford. A Mancunian derby with multiple challenges for two world football legends. In the event of victory, Erik ten Hag’s men had the opportunity to move closer to European places. For their part, Erling Haaland’s teammates could come back to within a small point of Tottenham, the leader. Summary of a 191st Manchester derby marked as a tribute, that paid to Sir Bobby Charlton, who recently died at the age of 86.
Haaland 1 – Højlund 0
On a series of three consecutive victories, Manchester United immediately wanted to put their stamp on the meeting. But after a winning start to the match (including two opportunities in the first two minutes), the Red Devils were quickly brought back to dry land by one of the best teams on the planet. André Onana’s double intervention in the 8th minute was only the start of a first period largely dominated by the Cityzens.
Erling Haaland, decisive three times against Manchester United (Icon Sport)
Called upon again following a strike from Jack Grealish (20th), the Cameroonian was however powerless, caught on the wrong foot, on the converted penalty from Erling Haaland (0-1, 26th). Dominant, Pep Guardiola’s men did not relax their grip against a Mancunian team which seemed to lack intensity. In difficulty, United nevertheless managed to worry Ederson just before half-time, the Brazilian goalkeeper proving decisive in front of Scott McTominay (45th + 1). A boost to which the Skyblueswhich crashed once again on the Onana wall (45th + 4).
The Flying Norwegian from Manchester
Noticing that his team was struggling technically, Erik ten Hag decided, upon returning from the locker room, to replace Sofyan Amrabat, booked in the first half, with Mason Mount. As in the first act, these are the Red Devils who decided to light the first fuse. With a vicious strike, Bruno Fernandes warmed Ederson’s gloves (48th). But against this City team, not scoring is exposing yourself. Once again at the conclusion of a collective action of impeccable quality, Erling Haaland quickly cooled Old Trafford (0-2, 49th).
Still put to the test, André Onana then repelled another strike from Jack Grealish (57th) to keep his team afloat. And it was not the opportunity to reduce the gap from Marcus Rashford (67th) which caused City to fall into doubt. Already the author of a double, Haaland was close to scoring a hat-trick, but once again came up against an imperial Onana (71st). Yet author of a very high level match, the former Inter Milan goalkeeper had to lose a third time, this time to Phil Foden, well served by Haaland, decisive on his team’s three goals. Overwhelmed, Manchester United will never have been able to overthrow the reigning European champions.
2023-10-29 17:33:32
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