The 8/10 Man United star was “monstrous” against Man City

Manchester is Red in 2024 with Manchester United secured their second win of the calendar year in four games over bitter rivals Manchester City.

As Manchester derbies go, the 195th edition was not of the highest standard, given the poor form of both sides of late, but United heaped misery on the Citizens after a phenomenal comeback.

It’s fair to say that most of this game was not a game for neutrals. There weren’t many key moments to note in the first half until Josko Guardiol headed in Kevin De Bruyne’s cross. His looping effort flew into the back of the United net, leaving Andre Onana rooted to the spot.

United were unable to get back into the game despite seeing plenty of the ball in the second period. Reuben Amorim’s the team had a key chance through Bruno Fernandes, but he could only lift his clipped shot past Ederson.

However, the man affectionately known as the “Portuguese Magnificent” equalized for United in the 88th minute. Amad Diallo expertly won the penalty, which the captain of the Red Devils coolly converted and evened things up.

Just seconds later, it was Amad who gave United the lead, getting on the end of Lisandro Martinez’s pass and converting from a tight angle to win United the game. He was certainly a great player against City.

Amado Dial’s performance in numbers against Man City

It was a phenomenal rise to the top for Amado under Amorim. In five Premier League games under the Portuguese boss he has four assists and a goal, which, as we know, was the winner against City.

Of course, he played a big part in both shots, winning the penalty that Fernandes converted. After getting on the end of Mateus Nunes’s misplaced backpass, he waited for the midfielder to attempt to return the ball and fell under the pressure of his challenge.

Meanwhile, the goal was spectacular, he met Martinez’s ball with a great touch around Ederson and shot from a tight angle.

Manchester Evening News reporter Samuel Luckhurst was full of praise for the striker, who played as a number 10 against the hosts, giving him 9/10 for his effort. Indeed, Amadov statistics at night show how well he played. He won 7/10 duels on the ground, completed five of eight dribbles and had 92% passing accuracy.

There is no doubt that the 22-year-old was fantastic throughout the game and his attacks were a key reason for United’s win. However, the Red Devils defended with heart, and Harry Maguire played superbly.

Harry Maguire’s performance in numbers against Man City

It has been a truly impressive revival in a United shirt for Maguire, who struggled to break into the team in Erik ten Hag’s first season at the club. His outing against City was fantastic and he epitomized the defender.

In the fight against Erling Haaland, Maguire was a real rock and the Norwegian striker gave him little trouble. The Englishman had impressive statistics, winning 75% of duels, three overs and making five interceptions. On the ball, the United number five was classy, ​​completing 92% of his passes.

Luckhurst was certainly a compliment to the defender. The reporter gave Maguire an 8/10 for his effort, noting that he had ‘a bit of trouble’ from Haaland, explaining that he managed to ‘dominate him’ in the second 45 minutes. Further praise came from journalist Alex Turk, who described the England international as “monstrous”while the manager even reserved very special words for his centre-back.

“Maguire is perfect when you play with 3 defenders. I think in the middle he is perfect.” – Reuben Amorim.

Like Amad, Maguire played superbly against Citizens. He was commanding and colossal at the back, silencing the man with 13 goals in the Premier League but this term. It was a fantastic defensive display from United’s number five.