Manchester United fans turned their attention to Patrick Dorgu and another key first-team player after the stunning Manchester derby result against Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola’s men arrived at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon and Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-0 with a sensational Premier League display.
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Patrick Dorgu was deployed on the left flank in the attacking set-up under Michael Carrick, who was appointed interim Red Devils head coach earlier this week.
Amad Diallo was on the opposite flank to Dorgu and Bruno Fernandes was deployed behind Bryan Mbeumo in the 4-2-3-1 formation deployed by Michael Carrick.
Dorgu had a real impact in Man Utd’s encounter with Man City, with the 21-year-old Danish wing-back netting in the second half of the match at Old Trafford.
Man Utd fans dropped a clear-cut verdict on Patrick Dorgu after his performance against Man City
Matheus Cunha whipped in a superb low cross from the right-hand side and an onrushing Patrick Dorgu arrived in time to stab the ball into the back of the net.
United In Focus’ TalkingPoints asked Red Devils supporters if they felt that Dorgu had produced his best performance in a Manchester United shirt since he signed.
United fans felt that the Denmark international finally showed his true colours and were impressed with his role as a winger under interim manager Michael Carrick.
Was that Patrick Dorgu’s best game in a Manchester United shirt?
One Red Devils supporter wrote: “Yes. Absolute. He was brilliant, and on the left wing, too. Maybe that’s his future in a United shirt.”
Someone else commented: “His best game in a United shirt. Thought he was brilliant on the wing.”
While a third added: “100 [per cent]. I [was] really worried for him post Amorim, but he’s shown to be useful for any manager. Versatile and a really decent player.”
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Lisandro Martinez was partnered alongside Harry Maguire in the heart of the backline and the pair saw out the full 90 minutes of Saturday’s 2-0 win.
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United fans, much like they felt with Dorgu, were in awe at the shift that the 27-year-old Argentine defender put in alongside Harry Maguire at Old Trafford.
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What did you think of his performance?
One TalkingPoints user said: “Martinez had some match. Some of the challenges he put in were amazing. If I am correct, in seven matches against Haaland, the Norwegian has failed to score six times.”
“Great performance from him. If he can keep that going, we are laughing,” another posted.
A third Man Utd supporter reacted: “Think the criticism was harsh, lazy punditry from [Nicky] Butt and [Paul] Scholes, considering it’s not the first time he’s pocketed Haaland. I suppose he’s done the talking on the pitch.”
United are now one point outside of the Premier League top four after fourth-place Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw against Burnley at Anfield on Saturday.
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