Overview
- Bryan Mbeumo broke the deadlock before Patrick Dorgu added a second to seal the derby.
- Bruno Fernandes created Mbeumo’s goal and later had a close-range strike disallowed for offside.
- Harry Maguire delivered an assured defensive display, largely limiting Erling Haaland’s influence.
- Amad Diallo impressed on his return from AFCON with persistent threat and a late effort off the post.
- City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma produced several notable saves, but United also saw a Mason Mount finish ruled out for offside.