Manchester United 1-2 Manchester City: Player Ratings

Manchester United

Manchester United were the second best team on the night

David de Gea: 7.5/10

The goalkeeper again had a defining role in a big game as De Gea managed to keep City at bay for long durations. His save against Leroy Sane and Kevin De Bruyne were brilliant and kept United in the game. De Gea cannot be blamed for both the goals conceded, with them being scored from almost point-blank range.

Antonio Valencia: 5.5/10

Valencia was up against the pace of Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling on the night. He was exposed badly at times and because of the threat of the City front three, the fullback did not have the confidence to move forward. One of Valencia's rare bad days in the office!

Chris Smalling: 6/10

He didn't always look comfortable with what he did, but at the end, managed to do his job well. He made some crucial interceptions and clearances and was also a constant presence in the referee's ears.

Marcos Rojo: 5.5/10

Rojo played many unnecessary long punts to Lukaku, which were totally aimless. But he was solid in his primary job and made one brilliant tackle against Jesus in the first half. He suffered a head injury in the first half and was replaced by Lindelof soon after.

Ashley Young: 6/10

This was one of Young's toughest assignment at right back with Sane breathing down his neck. He got the better of the winger at times too, but always looked reactive against the course of the action.

Nemanja Matic: 4/10

A big performance was needed from the tall Serb in the derby. He failed to get the hang of the match and often gave away too much time on the ball to De Bruyne. Also, Jesus dropping deep to complement City's midfield negated the impact of Matic for United.

Ander Herrera: 4.5/10

Ander Herrera took the agression to Manchester City, but it was futile in the end

Herrera looked sharp at the start with his passing but faded as the game progressed. He lacked any authority in the game and was often easily bypassed. A booking for diving in the penalty box summed up his night.

Anthony Martial: 5/10

Martial's display proved yet again that he has to start from the left rather than on the right flank. The Frenchman was chasing shadows on the right and looks far more comfortable in his natural position.

Jesse Lingard: 5.5/10

United's big match player had to feed off scraps as the home side could not muster possession for longer spells. It was Lingard who was marking Silva for the opening goal and his switching off led to the City playmaker having acres of time to attempt a high kick.

Marcus Rashford: 6/10

Rashford was anonymous for almost the entire game but was alert when it mattered the most. He took his chance well and slotted the ball past Ederson with ease. The youngster was frustrated with the lack of service and was later booked for protesting a referee's call.

Romelu Lukaku: 2/10

Romelu Lukaku had an absolute nightmare of a game

Easily the worst player on the field. Lukaku had a glorious chance to equalize from almost 3-4 yards in the dying stages but shot straight at Ederson.

He was at fault for both the goals conceded as he should have dealt with that clearance for the Otamendi goal better. His touches were poor and all in all, it was a pretty forgettable game for the Belgian. It is largely looking as if that Lukaku is not made for starting the big games.

Substitutions:

Victor Lindelof: 6/10

The Swede slotted in brilliantly at the heart of defence and did nothing wrong on the night.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 4/10

Ibrahimovic hardly had any influence on the game. He came on in the 76th minute, but City managed to keep the big man silent with ease.

Juan Mata: 7/10

The playmaker was creative in his short cameo as he showed that he should have been introduced a bit earlier.