• MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David de Gea - 7. Harangued by the Stretford End for considering a short goal kick after 20 as United couldn’t get the ball. Superb save from Jesus on 28 and fisted a Cancelo shot over straight after. And again from De Bruyne on 33. And Cancelo, also on 33. United’s best player but then conceded a howler of a second goal. AFP
    MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David de Gea - 7. Harangued by the Stretford End for considering a short goal kick after 20 as United couldn’t get the ball. Superb save from Jesus on 28 and fisted a Cancelo shot over straight after. And again from De Bruyne on 33. And Cancelo, also on 33. United’s best player but then conceded a howler of a second goal. AFP
  • Aaron Wan-Bissaka - 3. Gave away possession which led to City’s first attack – and then a goal after six minutes. And again to lead to another City attack on 21. Superb tackle on Foden in the box on 35. Poor in attack. Bottled a 50/50 challenge on 65. AFP
    Aaron Wan-Bissaka - 3. Gave away possession which led to City’s first attack – and then a goal after six minutes. And again to lead to another City attack on 21. Superb tackle on Foden in the box on 35. Poor in attack. Bottled a 50/50 challenge on 65. AFP
  • Eric Bailly - 4. Showed why he’s got a lack of trust from his manager by slicing the ball into his own goal after six minutes. Everything else after that was secondary from the player who’d done well midweek against Atalanta. Off at half time, the damage done. AP
    Eric Bailly - 4. Showed why he’s got a lack of trust from his manager by slicing the ball into his own goal after six minutes. Everything else after that was secondary from the player who’d done well midweek against Atalanta. Off at half time, the damage done. AP
  • Harry Maguire - 4. Hammered by fans for asking for the ball short from a goal kick. Under pressure throughout and the sight of him back peddling under sustained City pressure was an uncomfortable one. AP
    Harry Maguire - 4. Hammered by fans for asking for the ball short from a goal kick. Under pressure throughout and the sight of him back peddling under sustained City pressure was an uncomfortable one. AP
  • Victor Lindelof - 5. Stopped the ball with fantastic control on 15 – then gave it away. United’s five man defence without Varane is nowhere near as effective and, as had been the pattern in other defeats, United conceded too early. Getty
    Victor Lindelof - 5. Stopped the ball with fantastic control on 15 – then gave it away. United’s five man defence without Varane is nowhere near as effective and, as had been the pattern in other defeats, United conceded too early. Getty
  • Luke Shaw - 4. Pegged back by City’s early dominance, then crossed for Ronaldo to volley on 25 in a rare United attack. Blocked a shot on 28 before Jesus’ effort tested De Gea. Nowhere for City’s second. Floored by Rodri in the 67th minute and went off a few minutes later. PA
    Luke Shaw - 4. Pegged back by City’s early dominance, then crossed for Ronaldo to volley on 25 in a rare United attack. Blocked a shot on 28 before Jesus’ effort tested De Gea. Nowhere for City’s second. Floored by Rodri in the 67th minute and went off a few minutes later. PA
  • Fred - 4. Full on for the Brazilian once again but while may have been man of the match in a December ’18 derby, he was outclassed by better blue players. Again. Off after 79. AP
    Fred - 4. Full on for the Brazilian once again but while may have been man of the match in a December ’18 derby, he was outclassed by better blue players. Again. Off after 79. AP
  • Scott McTominay - 5. Man of match at Spurs, he didn’t have the same effect against far superior opponents. Bystander. Getty
    Scott McTominay - 5. Man of match at Spurs, he didn’t have the same effect against far superior opponents. Bystander. Getty
  • Bruno Fernandes - 5. Huffed and puffed, moaned and groaned. Didn’t have half the impact on the game that those superior players opposite him had. Wasteful and nowhere near the levels of last season. Getty
    Bruno Fernandes - 5. Huffed and puffed, moaned and groaned. Didn’t have half the impact on the game that those superior players opposite him had. Wasteful and nowhere near the levels of last season. Getty
  • Mason Greenwood - 5. Limited impact – as was the case against Liverpool when he was brought off at half-time. Dragged a shot wide after 59. Poor in defensive duties. Came off after 65. AFP
    Mason Greenwood - 5. Limited impact – as was the case against Liverpool when he was brought off at half-time. Dragged a shot wide after 59. Poor in defensive duties. Came off after 65. AFP
  • Cristiano Ronaldo - 6. United’s first decent effort, a volley, on 25. Otherwise isolated – except when City flew into him when he got possession. AP
    Cristiano Ronaldo - 6. United’s first decent effort, a volley, on 25. Otherwise isolated – except when City flew into him when he got possession. AP
  • SUBS: Jadon Sancho - 6. On for Bailly at half time. Went on the left and better defensively than Greenwood on the other side. United had more possession in the second half but were still limp. EPA
    SUBS: Jadon Sancho - 6. On for Bailly at half time. Went on the left and better defensively than Greenwood on the other side. United had more possession in the second half but were still limp. EPA
  • Marcus Rashford - 5. On for Greenwood after 65 to a muted cheer. The damage was done by that time. Reuters
    Marcus Rashford - 5. On for Greenwood after 65 to a muted cheer. The damage was done by that time. Reuters
  • Alex Telles - 5. On for Shaw after 72. One of his first touches was to head the ball back to a blue shirt. Then it looked like he’d given a penalty away, but he did touch the ball. Getty
    Alex Telles - 5. On for Shaw after 72. One of his first touches was to head the ball back to a blue shirt. Then it looked like he’d given a penalty away, but he did touch the ball. Getty
  • Donny van de Beek - 6. On for Fred after 79 as the Stretford End had been singing his name in the second half. These are bleak times when he’s hailed as a saviour. The 3,000 travelling City fans relaxed to the extent that they shouted ‘Ole!’ as their team passed the ball around. EPA
    Donny van de Beek - 6. On for Fred after 79 as the Stretford End had been singing his name in the second half. These are bleak times when he’s hailed as a saviour. The 3,000 travelling City fans relaxed to the extent that they shouted ‘Ole!’ as their team passed the ball around. EPA
  • MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Ederson – 7. A sixth clean sheet of the season for the Brazilian as he helped his side pick up the derby win. He didn’t have much work to do apart from making a good stop to deny a Ronaldo volley in the first half. Reuters
    MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Ederson – 7. A sixth clean sheet of the season for the Brazilian as he helped his side pick up the derby win. He didn’t have much work to do apart from making a good stop to deny a Ronaldo volley in the first half. Reuters
  • Kyle Walker – 8. The 31-year-old continued his good run of form. His crossing was accurate, and he intercepted nearly every move that came his way. His work rate was impressive, too; one of the best players on the pitch. EPA
    Kyle Walker – 8. The 31-year-old continued his good run of form. His crossing was accurate, and he intercepted nearly every move that came his way. His work rate was impressive, too; one of the best players on the pitch. EPA
  • Ruben Dias – 7 The dependable defender kept Ronaldo quiet and was confident on the ball; he even surged forward one or two times to create attacking chances. Overall, a strong performance from the Portuguese international. AFP
    Ruben Dias – 7 The dependable defender kept Ronaldo quiet and was confident on the ball; he even surged forward one or two times to create attacking chances. Overall, a strong performance from the Portuguese international. AFP
  • John Stones – 7. Linking up with Dias for the first time this season, the English defender put in a good performance, winning the ball back well. He denied Ronaldo a scoring opportunity and nearly got himself a goal in the last few minutes. Reuters
    John Stones – 7. Linking up with Dias for the first time this season, the English defender put in a good performance, winning the ball back well. He denied Ronaldo a scoring opportunity and nearly got himself a goal in the last few minutes. Reuters
  • Joao Cancelo – 9. City’s star player, he provided a number of amazing cross-field balls and managed to get an assist with the Bailly own-goal. He won the ball back strongly and made sure his side kept the ball throughout. EPA
    Joao Cancelo – 9. City’s star player, he provided a number of amazing cross-field balls and managed to get an assist with the Bailly own-goal. He won the ball back strongly and made sure his side kept the ball throughout. EPA
  • Ilkay Gundogan – 6. The German went under the radar today but still had a good game. His passing was consistently accurate and he often found himself in great spaces to help his side push up the pitch. PA
    Ilkay Gundogan – 6. The German went under the radar today but still had a good game. His passing was consistently accurate and he often found himself in great spaces to help his side push up the pitch. PA
  • Rodri – 7. Playing as an anchor in midfield, he consistently switched the ball and created chances. He played a brilliant through ball to Gundogan which nearly led to a goal, a good performance overall. PA
    Rodri – 7. Playing as an anchor in midfield, he consistently switched the ball and created chances. He played a brilliant through ball to Gundogan which nearly led to a goal, a good performance overall. PA
  • Kevin De Bruyne – 7. Making his 186th City league appearance, the Belgian was all over the pitch. He worked hard and created several attacking opportunities. His experience shone through as he controlled the game for Man City. EPA
    Kevin De Bruyne – 7. Making his 186th City league appearance, the Belgian was all over the pitch. He worked hard and created several attacking opportunities. His experience shone through as he controlled the game for Man City. EPA
  • Phil Foden – 7. The Academy product was on form, his dribbling and battling particularly good, and he worked relentlessly to get the ball back. He nearly got a goal, but his effort went just wide. EPA
    Phil Foden – 7. The Academy product was on form, his dribbling and battling particularly good, and he worked relentlessly to get the ball back. He nearly got a goal, but his effort went just wide. EPA
  • Bernardo Silva – 9 The Portuguese star had one of his best City games to date. He found good spaces, took the ball forward and pressed very well. He made a great run into the box to claim his goal just before half time, a joy to watch. PA
    Bernardo Silva – 9 The Portuguese star had one of his best City games to date. He found good spaces, took the ball forward and pressed very well. He made a great run into the box to claim his goal just before half time, a joy to watch. PA
  • Gabriel Jesus – 6. He had a good shot saved miraculously by De Gea, and he helped his side create more chances. Some of his passes weren’t always accurate, but a positive performance overall. AP
    Gabriel Jesus – 6. He had a good shot saved miraculously by De Gea, and he helped his side create more chances. Some of his passes weren’t always accurate, but a positive performance overall. AP

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Manchester United v Manchester City ratings: Ronaldo 6, Bailly 4; Silva 9, Cancelo 9

Guardiola's team cruise to 2-0 win at Old Trafford on Saturday

Andy Mitten
Harry McBain

November 06, 2021

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was well and truly under pressure on Saturday after Manchester City cruised to a 2-0 win at Old Trafford.

Eric Bailly had a disastrous start as his own goal knocked the wind out of his team's sails. Bernardo Silva's strike on the stroke of half-time put City in complete control, even though they could have won by a bigger margin.

A number of stunning saves from David de Gea prevented United from a thrashing similar to the 5-0 defeat they endured against Liverpool less than two weeks ago.

United have now won just one of their last six Premier League games and could finish the day 11 points off the top of the table.

"We had the game of our lives today. Everything went right, a lot of possession and chances. We dominated from start to finish," Manchester City's Phil Foden said.

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Updated: November 06, 2021, 3:42 PM
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