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

#2 Marcus Rashford

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

Marcus Rashford was picked up ahead of Romelu Lukaku once again by Solskjaer. Despite the Englishman’s recent poor performances, the Norwegian still harbored faith in his young forward. In truth, Rashford has the abilities to cause damage to any team in the world, but still lacks a bit of maturity in his gameplay. Solskjaer was hoping that against City, he will find his swagger again but that did not happen.

The Englishman started the game extremely well and was relentless in his pressing. His cross-field runs and speed caused City's defense a lot of problems. United looked threatening on the counter with Rashford running the lines, but the young striker never found the finish that this game needed.

Rashford could not carve out a clear cut chance and was once again guilty of being too selfish at times. His passing was also poor on a few occasions and he does not look like a finished product as of yet. The youngster's inability to have an impact in the final third cost United the game.

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