Foden Sees Red, Mainoo Shines in Manchester Derby Ratings
Senne Lammens: Faced few tests. Made a crucial save from Fernandez, denying City a second goal. 7
Diogo Dalot: Missed a chance to score on his 250th Manchester United appearance; failed to control a pass into the box. Was offside just before halftime. Shot wide after the break. 4
Harry Maguire: Solid performance. Came close to equalizing with a late header. Booked for a push on Enzo Fernandez in the box. 6
Lisandro Martinez: Won the ball from Haaland after Fernandes misplaced a pass towards his own goal. A decent showing. 7
Patrick Dorgu: Replaced Shaw at left back. Performed adequately but lacked connection with Rashford. His attempted block was vital to City's opener. 6
Kobbie Mainoo: Another confident display watched by England boss Thomas Tuchel. Nearly gave his team the lead after halftime, proving to be the home side's most effective midfielder. 8
Youri Tielemans (subbed off 66 for Sesko): His best performance of the season, though he still awaits the impactful contribution expected. 7
Bryan Mbeumo: United's most dangerous attacker. Had a header go just wide and later forced a save. 8
Bruno Fernandes: Fortunate to avoid punishment for the incident leading to Foden's dismissal. Not his best game. 6
Marcus Rashford (subbed off 83 for Zirkzee): Hit the post with a long-range free-kick and shot into the side-netting. Still seeking his first goal since returning. 6
Matheus Cunha: Started ahead of Sesko, dragging an early shot wide. Dropped deep often but lacked clear chances. Off target in the second half. 7
Substitutes:
Benjamin Sesko (on 66, replacing Tielemans): Brought on to influence the game, tried his luck from distance shortly after coming on. 6
Joshua Zirkzee (on 83, replacing Rashford): 6
Subs not used: Darlow, Mazraoui, Mount, Yoro, Santos, Heaven, Lacey.
Player Ratings: Foden Sent Off, Mainoo Impresses
Senne Lammens: 7 - Made a key save to prevent City's second goal.
Diogo Dalot: 4 - Missed an opportunity and was offside on a pressing play.
Harry Maguire: 6 - Solid defensively, came close to scoring late on.
Lisandro Martinez: 7 - Won possession back effectively.
Patrick Dorgu: 6 - Adequately filled in at left back, but his block contributed to City's goal.
Kobbie Mainoo: 8 - United's most influential midfielder, came close to scoring.
Youri Tielemans: 7 - Best performance of the season, but lacking a defining contribution.
Bryan Mbeumo: 8 - United's most threatening attacker.
Bruno Fernandes: 6 - Fortunate to avoid sanction; an average performance.
Marcus Rashford: 6 - Hit the woodwork and still looking for a goal.
Matheus Cunha: 7 - Involved in play but lacked cutting edge.
Substitutes:
Benjamin Sesko: 6 - Tried to make an impact from distance.
Joshua Zirkzee: 6
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