The Manchester derby was focused on the connection between Kevin Debruyne and Haaland. But it was Haaland with a dreadful miss in the closing stages of the first half.
Foden scooped a header across the goal post but Haaland opted to use his leg rather than his head. He ended up booting the ball over the bar from from close range.
Manchester United currently lead at the break but it’s Manchester city who are doing all the probing at the moment. 18 shots before the break and 12 corners but they haven’t been able to breakdown a resilient Manchester United side.
On the Red half of Manchester it’s absolute delight at half time. Manchester United are currently 1-0 and have put in a solid defensive performance.
Rashford’s glorious first half bullet following a quick, direct break allowed Manchester United into the lead on the eight minute.
His goal caps a brilliant strategic performance for Erik Ten haag’s side. The under pressure manager will be delighted with his teams solidity and fast breaks in the first half.
Their low block have limited Manchester City to shots from outside the box. Although Pep Guardiola’s side have been able to get into some decent scoring positions inside the Manchester United box. Foden missed a big chance in the first half before he was joined by Haaland with a dreadful miss.
Those associated with Liverpool and Arsenal will be delighted by this result at the moment and would hope things stay this way.
Manchester City are in a three horse title race with Arsenal and Liverpool. Pep Guardiola will be hoping his side can turn things around and secure the win in the second half.
