Manchester United put a smile back on fans’ faces after three games without scoring.
United have remained unbeaten during this stretch, but it was certainly dull watching three stalemates in a row.
There wasn’t long to focus on this during the win over City, with Anthony Martial winning a penalty after just 40 seconds. Bruno Fernandes scored the spot-kick, netting his 23rd goal of the season.
Luke Shaw added a second just after half-time and United stayed strong at the back to record a clean sheet.
Former United players joined in the fan enjoyment at securing a third successive away win at The Etihad.
David Beckham celebrated United’s opening goal, posting on Instagram – taunting City fan Noel Gallagher.
Edwin van der Sar praised Dean Henderson for his role in United’s second goal of the game.
Former United defender Rio Ferdinand hailed United’s win, also taking time to joke about Liverpool losing at home to Fulham.
United are now remarkably 11 points ahead of Jurgen Klopp’s side, who have slumped to eighth place.
Former United trainee Danny Higginbotham praised the way Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set the side up, while also picking out goalscorer Luke Shaw.
Any Cole enjoyed it too. He was a guest on Talksport and his celebration when Luke Shaw scored was captured on video.
City had gone 28 games unbeaten heading into this game and had won 21 in a row in all competitions.
They still have a healthy advantage in the Premier League and it is frustrating United have let them get away from us.
This game showed we are more than a match for them, even while missing key players like Paul Pogba and Edinson Cavani, and it was no fluke either. This was the fourth time since December 2019 that Solskjaer has beaten Pep Guardiola’s side.
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