Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United | 3 observations from the game

#2 Devasting going forward and solid at the back

Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League 2019-20

When the above statement can be said about a particular team's performance, it means they thoroughly deserved to win. Every single Manchester United player gave it their all on the pitch on Saturday and that made the difference. Manchester United just wanted it more. The likes of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Daniel James, and Jesse Lingard gave the Manchester City defenders nightmares on the break. Rashford could have easily had a hat-trick in the first half, if not for some sloppy finishing and the goal post. Daniel James ran his socks off and looked absolutely shredded after the game ended, as it should be. Victor Lindelöf and Harry Maguire gave their standout performances in a Manchester United shirt this season, while Luke Shaw was calm and composed on that left-hand side.

Martial got himself a proper center forward goal as he shrugged off a couple of defenders before shooting with his weak left foot and beating Ederson at the near post. As for Manchester United's defense, they kept quiet arguably one of the best-attacking teams in the whole world. Player of the match, Aaron Wan-Bissaka was an absolute beast as nothing went past him, and Raheem Sterling was anonymous throughout the game.