Manchester Derby: The Engineer gets the better of the Scot

Flops of the Match:

1) Ashley Young: There was not even a single thing Ashley Young could execute correctly, not even his diving skills. His crosses were just too wide, with even his passes interrupted time and time again. He lacked pace and United’s left flank was literally non-existent.

2) Antonia Valencia: He also looked out of place. Though a couple of runs now and then, he simply could not create the chances. Valencia seemed short on concentration, lacked in pace and just could not deliver in the crosses.

3) Danny Welback: The young forward was nowhere near his best, lacked ball control and vision. He looked completely out of position while receiving the ball from midfield.

Hits of the Match:

1) Vincent Kompany: City’s captain proved why he is regarded as one of the best central defenders in the premier league. He was in complete control. He tormented Wayne Rooney, put his body on the line multiple times, prevented the wingers from delivering the crosses and even ran the full length of the pitch during the third City goal.

2) Sergio “Kun” Aguero: He has lived up to his reputation time and time again. This match also was no exception for the Argentine. His first goal was a moment of brilliance. He crushed any hope of a United comeback when he scored his second goal within the starting moments of the second half.

3) Samir Nasri: Usually relegated to the bench by Mancini, Nasri justified his manager’s decision to start him. He created chances, linked up beautifully with the centre, also hammered the final nail in United’s coffin with the fourth goal of the match for City.

Honorable Mentions:

1) Wayne Rooney: The only player who played his heart out for the visitors was Wayne Rooney. He was the only Red visible throughout the game, running after the ball, stringing passes together and a header hitting the wood work. He also managed to score a consolation goal for his team in the dying minutes of the match.

Overall the Scot David Moyes was humiliated by of the Engineer Manuel Pelligrini in his first Manchester Derby. Everything went right for Pelligrini while nothing went right for Moyes.