Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United: Player Ratings as Fernandes and Diallo score late to grab dramatic win for the Red Devils

Manchester City hosted Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday, December 15 and fell to a 2-1 defeat against their cross-town rivals.

The hosts made a decent start to a game in which neither side looked sharp in the beginning. However, City were slightly better off than United and grabbed the lead after 36 minutes as Josko Gvardiol put them in front. The visitors could not create much and went into the break a goal down.

Both Pep Guardiola and Ruben Amorim made a host of changes in the second period, but things only favoured the latter, that too late in the game. Bruno Fernandes converted a spot-kick to level the game in the 88^th minute after Matheus Nunes conceded it. Amad Diallo then grabbed a winner in dramatic fashion to make it 2-1 in the 90^th minute.

On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings.

Manchester City Player Ratings vs Manchester United

Goalkeeper

Ederson – 6.5/10

Ederson made just one save in goal for Manchester City in an average performance.

Defenders

Kyle Walker – 6/10

Walker had a poor game as he was dispossessed 18 times and was also booked.

Ruben Dias – 6.5/10

Dias won just one of his duels and made one clearance and one interception.

Josko Gvardiol – 7.5/10

Gvardiol had a good game as he scored a goal in the first half. He also won four duels, making three clearances and three interceptions.

Matheus Nunes – 5.5/10

Nunes played well until his crucial mistake of conceding a late penalty that shifted the momentum completely in United’s favour.

Midfielders

Ilkay Gundogan – 7/10

Gundogan passed the ball with 98% accuracy, including one key pass. He also four duels and made two interceptions.

Kevin De Bruyne – 6.5/10

De Bruyne had a decent game as he won three duels and attempted two shots. However, he failed to play a single key pass or cross.

Phil Foden – 7/10

Foden passed the ball with 92% accuracy, including two key passes and one cross. He also won three duels.

Forwards

Bernardo Silva – 6.5/10

Silva had a decent game on the right flank for City.

Jeremy Doku – 6.5/10

Doku had a decent game on the left flank for Manchester City but could not make an impact in the final third.

Erling Haaland – 6.5/10

Haaland started up front and played the entire match but could not make an impact.

Substitutes

Mateo Kovacic – 6.5/10

He replaced De Bruyne but could not affect the proceedings.

Jack Grealish – 6/10

He replaced Doku but could not make an impact.

Savinho – N/A

He played less than 10 minutes and hence does not warrant a rating.

Manager

Pep Guardiola – 6/10

His team has now won just one in 11 games as their poor run continues.

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Manchester United Player Ratings vs Manchester City

Goalkeeper

Andre Onana – 6.5/10

Onana made just two saves in a decent performance for Manchester United.

Defenders

Matthijs de Ligt – 7/10

De Ligt had a good game as he won five duels, making three interceptions and one clearance as well.

Harry Maguire – 7/10

Maguire won six duels, making five interceptions, three clearances and one block.

Lisandro Martinez – 7.5/10

Martinez provided an assist for his team’s winning goal. He also won one duel, made two clearances and one interception as well.

Midfielders

Noussair Mazraoui – 7/10

Mazraoui had a busy evening as he won nine duels, making six tackles, two clearances and one interception.

Bruno Fernandes – 7.5/10

Fernandes passed the ball with 86% accuracy, including three key passes. He also won four duels and scored a late penalty to make it 1-1.

Manuel Ugarte – 7/10

Ugarte played well in midfield as he passed the ball with 95% accuracy, including one key pass. He also won six duels, making two interceptions.

Diogo Dalot – 6/10

Dalot had a poor performance on the right flank for his team.

Forwards

Amad Diallo – 8.5/10

Amad had a great game as he netted the winner for Manchester United. He also won seven duels and completed five dribbles.

Rasmus Hojlund – 6.5/10

Hojlund won two duels and played one key pass but failed to attempt a single shot.

Mason Mount – 6.5/10

He made a decent start to the contest but was subbed off with an injury after 14 minutes.

Substitutes

Kobbie Mainoo – 7/10

Mainoo replaced Mount early in the match and put in a good performance.

Antony – 6.5/10

Antony replaced Mazraoui but could not make an impact on the game.

Joshua Zirkzee – 6/10

He replaced Hojlund but was ineffective up front.

Leny Yoro – 6.5/10

He replaced de Ligt and put in a decent performance towards the end.

Victor Lindelof – N/A

He played less than 10 minutes and hence does not warrant a rating.

Manager

Ruben Amorim – 7.5/10

He secured a crucial win for Manchester United which will give them a lot of momentum.

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