Manchester United
David de Gea – 7/10As expected, De Gea had a good game again but wasn’t tested as much as you’d expect him to be in a derby. He made a good save from a Navas’ attempt early on.
Matteo Darmian – 6.5/10Darmian did all he had to do or was expected to do well including a great interception to deny Silva a glorious chance.
Chris Smalling – 5/10Smalling was very fortunate to not have escaped a red card for a foul on Aguero. However, he did a job good enough.
Daley Blind – 7/10Blind had a good game with 6 tackles, 5 interceptions and 4 clearances. He fought hard and won a crucial battle with Aguero.
Marcos Rojo – 5/10Rojo got forward in the first half decently but was replaced by Valencia in the 63rd minute. The Argentine international was the weakness of the team, especially against Navas.
Morgan Schneiderlin – 7.5/10Schneiderlin worked hard and was solid; had a good game, as usual. He gave away nothing and went forward well.
Michael Carrick -7.5/10City’s midfield barely got the better of Carrick and he didn’t succumb to the pressure of the derby. He was effective and made a few great blocks.
Jesse Lingard – 7/10Lingard did well and looked lively. His play was intelligent and dangerous. He looked bright in his number ten role.
Juan Mata – 7/10Mata gave a good ball leading to the opening goal by Rashford. He was one of the better midfielders out there. The Spaniard was busy and effective in whatever he did.
Anthony Martial – 8/10Martial had another good game. His pace caused problems and was threatening during phases of the game. He threatened City every time he had the ball.
Marcus Rashford – 9/10Rashford became the youngest player to score in the Premier League Manchester derby. This was in fact, his 5th in 8 games and later turned out to be the winner, giving his team three points and securing his status of the budding superstar of the team. The young winger caused City some serious problems and put up a performance good enough to get man of the match.
Substitutes
Antonio Valencia – 6/10Valencia came on for Rojo in the 62nd minute and had a steady cameo.
Bastian Schweinsteiger – 6/10Schweinsteiger came on for Mata in the 70th minute and did alright. The ex-Bayern man neither added anything nor did he take away, so the effort was decent.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah – N/AFosu-Mensah was back in the squad and came on for Darmian in the 83rd minute.
