23 In the 27th round of the Premier League in the 24 season, Manchester Derde arrived as promised. Manchester City need all three points to keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool。Manchester United will need to work hard for a European place while also looking to clean up the humiliation of last season's 3-6 defeat.
The race was exactly what we expected. Manchester City had plenty of possession and shots on goal, while United were looking to sneak up on a first-half finish and defend with all their might. Just eight minutes into the game, Marcus Rashford blasted a blast from 25 yards out。Haaland then missed an empty goal, with Pep Guardiola's side having a whopping 18 shots in the first half compared to United's two.
City levelled the scores with Phil Foden's 56th-minute goal. Before this goal,Marcus Rashford went down as City dubbed with Walker at the back and the referee did not award a penalty。City counter-attacked, and Foden picked up the ball on the right side and cut inside to score, which was also a beautiful world wave.
In the 80th minute of the game, Foden and Alvarez collided with the wall and scored with a low shot. It was Foden's 18th goal for City this season.
In stoppage time, Rodri made a steal on Amrabat and provided an assist. Haaland is the icing on the cake and the next city. In the end, Manchester City beat Manchester United 3-1.
Marcus Rashford has been plagued by injuries
Marcus Rashford opened the scoring in the eighth minute and celebrated passionately with the away Manchester City fans, but he couldn't hide the injury that plagued him. Manchester United's prince has been plagued by injuries since the game against Nottingham Forest, with the team doctor watching him every time he trains. The game was on the back foot in several meetings with Walker, including the encounter with Foden before he scored the equaliser.
Foden has grown into a qualified goalscorer
Manchester City's Prince has grown into a calm goalscorer. The 23-year-old English star has become a regular for Manchester City, scoring 18 goals and providing 10 assists in 35 of his 40 appearances this season. Pep Guardiola's assessment of him: He is the best player of the season. ”
Teammate "Assault" Walker calls Foden a sniper because Foden loves to shoot and his left foot is as accurate as a sniper.
Walker said Foden has been top performer this season and we have a lot of trust and reliance on him. He's always in the right place and the goal comes easily.
How important is victory for Manchester City?
While the Manchester derby has not been as hot as it once was, City were desperate to beat Manchester United when Liverpool beat Nottingham Forest in the last minute. Not only will it be able to hold the score against Liverpool, but it will also give them a more relaxed mindset when they head to Anfield next week.
Ten Hag: We don't have a big gap with Manchester City
After the game, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag defended his defensive tactics of shrinking. He thinks the team is doing well and the gap with Manchester City is very small. He insisted that Marcus Rashford could score the second goal, but it was prevented by a foul by Walker, the referee did not award a penalty, and it directly led to Foden's equaliser.
Don't forget, Manchester City are the best team in the world at the moment! Ten Hag then added.
Technical statistics show that Manchester City had 73% possession in the whole game, while Manchester United only had 27%; Manchester City had 27 shots on goal, Manchester United had three; Manchester City had eight shots on target, while United had just one; In terms of pass completion rate, Manchester City is 92 per cent and Manchester United is 79 per cent; Manchester City's goalkeeper made 0 saves and Manchester United five.
What do you think about Teng Sheng's reversal after the game, welcome to discuss.
Manchester City 3-1 Manchester United