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Man Utd player ratings vs Man City: Solskjaer's side dominate as two stars impress
Manchester United held on to record a spirited victory over rivals Manchester City at the Etihad, denting their title hopes in the process.
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Manchester United held on for a spirited win at the Etihad to all but end Manchester City's title hopes. United took the lead through Marcus Rashford from the spot and Anthony Martial doubled it shortly after. City did get back in the game late on as Nicolas Otamendi scored a header from a corner, but United held on for the spoils.
Manchester United player ratings vs Manchester City – Premier League
GK: David De Gea – 7
Some brilliant stops and safe under crosses.
RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 9
Totally shackled Sterling with a towering defensive display. Lost Otamendi for City’s first.
CB: Victor Lindelof – 8
Best game for a while. Crucial block to deny Jesus.
CB: Harry Maguire – 7
Dominated the air space and calm on the ground.
LB: Luke Shaw – 6
Limited progress forward but well positioned when needed.
CM: Scott McTominay – 9
Superb effort. Never stopped driving forward but some brilliant muscular tackling.
CM: Fred – 7
Solid game marshalling space in front of back four.
RAM: Daniel James – 7
Constant threat against Angelino giving him a torrid time.
CAM: Jesse Lingard – 7
Persistent threat but put in a real defensive shift too.
LAM: Marcus Rashford – 7
Another excellent display took penalty calmly after his own spotkuck award given on VAR.
ST: Anthony Martial – 5
Still does not put in a full shift but as always some neat skill.
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Manchester City player ratings vs Manchester United – Premier League
GK: Ederson – 6
No chance with two goals and some good stops.
RB: Kyle Walker – 7
Powerful drives going forward. Good covering
CB: John Stones – 6
Relatively comfortable in possession but struggled with pace of counter attacks at times. Limped off
CB: Fernandinho – 6
Anticipated well and defended solidly
LB: Angelino – 4
Okay with the game in front of him. But far too many mistakes
CM: Rodri – 7
Excellent again both defensively and with accurate distribution. Good shot tipped over
CM: Kevin De Bruyne – 6
Strong influence at first but faded as the match wore on
CM: David Silva – 6
Decent first half but struggled to impose on second
RAM: Bernardo Silva – 6
Plenty of the ball first half but could not find the killer pass
LAM: Raheem Sterling – 5
No change out of Wan Bissaka despite plenty of possession
ST: Gabriel Jesus – 6
Tried all night but little change out of United back two