The first minutes of the match did not foreshadow anything special; however, in the 64th minute, "United" opened the scoring. After Harry Maguire cleared the ball, the team organized a quick counterattack. Bruno Fernandes, showing patience, made an accurate pass to Bryan Mbeumo, who easily outplayed "City" goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. This goal caused delight among the spectators at "Old Trafford" and joy on the bench.
The next goal was scored by Patrick Dorg, which further solidified the "Red Devils'" advantage. Throughout the match, "United" had opportunities to increase their lead — the post got in the way of shots from Maguire and Amad Diallo, while Donnarumma repeatedly saved his team.
As for "Manchester City," the team looked unconvincing in attack and created almost no threats to the opponent's goal. The only controversial moment occurred in the 11th minute when Diogo Dalot played harshly against Jeremy Doku. The referee only issued a yellow card, although many expected a stricter punishment.
After the match, Michael Carrick emphasized the importance of discipline and dedication from his players, noting how the atmosphere at "Old Trafford" influenced the game. "We acted compactly in defense and were dangerous in attack. The fans gave us an incredible boost of energy," he said.
Defender Lisandro Martinez noted that the team did an excellent job of neutralizing Erling Haaland, while Bryan Mbeumo, who scored the first goal, highlighted the team's cohesion despite the short preparation time for this match.
This victory allowed "Manchester United" to temporarily occupy fourth place in the table, while "Manchester City" risks falling behind in the title race.
