Premier League 18/19, Manchester United 0-2 Manchester City: 5 players who cost United the game

Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League

#3 Ashley Young

Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League

Ashley Young returned to the first team as the right wingback, as Solskjaer opted for a back five to face a City side who were brilliant in their attacking play. Young was tasked with dealing with the dangerous Sterling and he did quite a good job of it at the start of the game. The United captain was even adventurous enough to join the team in the attack. The problem with him though, as it has been this season, was consistency.

The Englishman eventually drifted away from the game, losing the fight to Sterling and lacking intensity while going forward. United lost their attacking teeth as the 33-year-old went missing and they struggled to put any kinds of pressure on the opposition defense. And Sane’s inclusion was the final nail in the coffin for him.

Young found it hard to deal with the speed and technical abilities of the German winger. He suddenly appeared nervous and was totally at fault for the second goal. The Englishman was way out of his position as the ball was passed to Sane with acres of space to aim and shoot.

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