17.01.2026 17:51
Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-0 in the derby. United had 3 goals disallowed for offside after VAR, while the victory came from goals by Mbeumo and Dorgu. Michael Carrick, who was appointed to replace Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, achieved his first victory in charge against Manchester City.
In the 22nd week of the Premier League, Manchester United faced Manchester City. In the derby played at Old Trafford, the home team left the field with a 2-0 victory under the management of their new head coach Michael Carrick.
2 GOALS DISALLOWED BY VAR IN THE FIRST HALF
Manchester United celebrated two goals in the first half. Diallo's goal in the 34th minute and Bruno Fernandes' goal in the 41st minute were disallowed after VAR review due to offside. The first 45 minutes ended without any goals.
UNITED FINISHED THE JOB IN THE SECOND HALF
The home team managed to change the score in the second half. Manchester United took the lead 2-0 with goals from Bryan Mbeumo in the 65th minute and Patrick Dorgu in the 76th minute, gaining control of the derby.
3RD GOAL ALSO DISALLOWED FOR OFFSIDE
United found another goal in stoppage time with Mason Mount, but this goal was also ruled out for offside after VAR review. Thus, a total of 3 goals were disallowed by VAR in the match.
HAALAND SUBSTITUTED IN THE 80TH MINUTE, POINT TABLE SHAPED
Erling Haaland started the match in the starting 11 for Manchester City and was substituted in the 80th minute. With this result, Manchester United raised their points to 35, ending a 3-match winless streak. Manchester City remained at 43 points.
CARRICK GOT HIS FIRST VICTORY IN THE DERBY
Michael Carrick, who was appointed as the head coach of Manchester United in place of Ruben Amorim, achieved his first victory against Manchester City.