It was another disappointing afternoon for Ruben Amorim and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday as their neighbours ran out 3-0 winners.
On a day where Mancunian legend Ricky Hatton sadly passed away, it was fitting that Stockport-born Phil Foden opened the scoring before the inevitable Erling Haaland added another two to his City tally.
How did the two sets of players rate? Daily Mail Sport takes a look.
Manchester City
Gianluigi Donnarummma – 7.5
The Bryan Mbeumo volley. That is why City paid £26million for Donnarumma. Quiet day until a wonderful save at 2-0.
Abdukodir Khusanov - 7
His aggression is made for derby days. Never holds back and kept United fairly quiet on the left. A few eye-catching tackles.
Ruben Dias – 6.5
Benjamin Sesko had one chance. There still needs some additional organisation back there though, with United creating opportunities.
Josko Gvardiol – 6.5
First appearance since the Club World Cup. Looked a little unsettled on the ball at times but overall solid defensively.
Nico O’Reilly – 6.5
Surprise inclusion at left back – first start of the season. Stood up to Mbeumo and Diallo, although United got some late joy on that side.
Rodri - 7
Influence on his team-mates is often underplayed. Constantly on the back of people with his exacting standards.
Bernardo Silva - 7
A more high-octane game plan by Pep Guardiola didn’t always suit Silva. But nobody retained possession better than City’s captain.
Tijjani Reijnders – 7
Positionally very good and an intelligent runner. Could have offered more in possession – particularly early on in the game.
Phil Foden - 8
Bright, vibrant, up for it. A performance that City have been waiting for from Foden. Top header to open the scoring.
Jeremy Doku - 9
Allowed a much freer role behind Erling Haaland. Electric there, recording two assists. Best display in a City shirt.
Erling Haaland – 8.5
Forgiven for one of the misses of the year. Two strong finishes when through for the goal and superb defensively too.
Subs
Nico Gonzalez (for Rodri, 76)
Savinho (for Doku, 76)
Oscar Bobb (for Haaland, 87)
Nathan Ake (for Silva, 88)
Manager: Pep Guardiola – 7.5
Managed to engineer a response from his players after consecutive defeats before the international break. Kicked every ball on the touchline. A big day for him.
Manchester United
Altay Bayindir - 5
Started ahead of new signing Lammens but looked shaky from the moment he nearly gifted Haaland an early goal
Leny Yoro - 5
Brushed off the ball by Doku in the build-up to City’s second goal and replaced by Maguire soon afterwards
Matthijs de Ligt - 5
Torrid afternoon and will have been relieved to see Haaland effort hit the post after trickling through his legs
Luke Shaw- 5
Came up short in the key moments. Beaten by Doku for the first goal and lost track of Haaland for the second
Noussair Mazraoui - 5.5
Handed first start of the season and linked up with Mbeumo on the right but to little effect.
Manuel Ugarte - 6.5
Maligned of late, but brought back to provide a more competitive edge and did his job
Bruno Fernandes - 5
Further proof that he is less effective in a deeper midfield role. Struggled to get in the game
Patrick Dorgu - 6
Hesitant in the build-up to the first goal, but on the whole gave as good as he got against Silva
Bryan Mbuemo - 5.5
One great volley but otherwise lacked an end product and missed late chance in front of goal
Benjamin Sesko - 4
One chance on his full debut and he didn’t take it. The £74m striker was largely anonymous again
AMAD DIALLO 5 – Spent the first hour playing mainly on the left in place of Cunha and struggled to have his usual impact
Subs: Heaton,
Maguire - 5 (for Yoro, 62)
Mainoo - 6 (for Mazraoui, 62)
Zirkzee - 5 (for Ugarte, 80)
Casemiro - 5 (for Sesko, 80)
Ruben Amorim - 5
Never looked like repeating his 2-1 win here in December as he was outfoxed by Guardiola
Litelntz
0
imagine Benjamin sesko capping a 4outta 10ratings....yet still these fans and media always wanna compares with the viking
Tomckmtyz
0
I don't see any issue with the formation or Amorim Philosophy for some saying it cannot work in England. the last time I check it was this same philosophy Conte use with Chelsea and won the league with players he met at the club... I can only blame the players because it's not that the philosophy does not have full 11 players on the feed, how can you have a striker on the pitch and no feeding to your striker. It was this same philosophy Amorim used and Gokores was banging in goals the midfielders load him ball. I don't know what they do think. the players are so useless most especially the middle players.
Then you have to change....Even conte changed to a 4-3-3 formation when he came to Chelsea but didn't win his first three EPL games I think then he switched to the formation he knows....Amorim should twick things a little bit
cubabcilst
0
Doku 9 Haaland 8.5 how...🤦♂️
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2 assists
youngfarmer_10
0
Amorim: I am not going to change Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim asked about winning eight of his 31 Premier League games in charge: "Guys, I understand that and I accept it. So it's not a record that you should have in Manchester United. "There are a lot of things that you have no idea what happened during these months, but I accept that. But I'm not going to change. When I want to change my philosophy, I will change. If not, you have to change the man." He added: "The record says everything. So I understand. My message is that I'm going to give everything. I will do everything, always thinking about what is best for the club. "That was always the same message. And then it's not my decision, the rest. So until I'm here, I will do my best. I really want to win games. So I'm suffering more than them.
jutbdenrtz
0
WARREN i think this is ridiculous when you see something like it.Is it is absolutely pointless?But why would somebody do that?It's ridiculous guyThe guy is a jerk.He cannot do anything in that club.He just think he's a complete whip.The guy is a complete loser
jutbdenrtz
2
AtnTention pepper piggies, you've no idea what pepper pig looks like he looks like a s******* little s***, either with miss pepper pig f***** man, he is no b******* and I'm run guy that day is the 2 timing, little b**** living in a b**** b****, you want to f****** point.You're gonna f****** gap money if you see any silly pants.If you see a city fan no, and he's it, was he a city fan figure, it speaker's shows that make around the move.The kind of found the gold ki
GideonAT
1
United fans always look for someone to blame. Ole to Ralf to Maguire to Ten hag to Onana and now Amorin. grow up
kbsarpong
0
Amorim has scammed Manchester United
Almal
0
bro this ur Amorim coach is playing burno Shaw amad out of position see his sub very poor.I will do a better job than Amorim
Almal
0
Amorim and his useless rigid formation is to blame
speciebaba
2
I don't see any issue with the formation or Amorim Philosophy for some saying it cannot work in England. the last time I check it was this same philosophy Conte use with Chelsea and won the league with players he met at the club... I can only blame the players because it's not that the philosophy does not have full 11 players on the feed, how can you have a striker on the pitch and no feeding to your striker. It was this same philosophy Amorim used and Gokores was banging in goals the midfielders load him ball. I don't know what they do think. the players are so useless most especially the middle players.
Butabdenoz
0
united was spineless again time for a coaching change
Waydoprty
0
dey should just sack dis guy ND bring better coach wit better ND hot formation.. amorin using formation dat will send the club back to relegation 😭😭😭
ChiloWest
3
Doku 9 Haaland 8.5 how...🤦♂️
jonatzDjango
0
Another defeat to Chelsea awaits
jonatzDjango
2
Jeremy Doku
GunnArs
0
if you want to end your career in style you can choose to go to a saudi club or manchester united. 👊🤭
Yuyabclpr
0
it is Onana
kindeilst
0
Wolves is number last because of this very formation, Amorim can't listen ohh this man 😭😭😭😭😭😭😔😏
kindeilst
0
Only two forward Africans doing better at united, other players are fuckin shit 😏
Zaabilpuz
0
Man utd coach is a student on industrial attachment. he is clueless and lost
raomnoprtz
1
bring mourinho pls
kofikudoli
3
I have no problem with these ratings but come on Sesko is really gonna suffer joining United😂😂. He is not getting any better services not even crosses. Hojlund suffered somewhat similar situations in his early days at United. The team doesn't know how to feed strikers at all
truthisbitter
0
If not Donnarumma, United would have scored,the mbeumo save is wonderful,if it's our former goalkeeper he would have pushed the ball to an opponent for an easy tap in
Casbdeklop
0
Amorim is just confused now. He does not know who to select to suit his poor system. The defense is too porous because of the back 3 of unskilled and sluggish players
Habcilprsy
0
Mbeuno and Amad should be at least 7 the rest of the team all below 5
Emmyraymond
0
What about this formation
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libamors
0
What about this formation
Gberto
1
sesko is not a better player
He is not receiving balls from wingers. that why Rashford, Garnacho and Sancho left because Amorim's system of play doesn't involve wingers.
wetcimprsz
0
sesko is not a better player
Although am a Liverpool fan but Manchester united really played this game today only goal don't come for them
Dannyblaze21
3
who gave Ugarte and Shaw such rating their ratings should be 3 max
Gentle_gaint
1
Biased rating..... Mbeumo and Amad should have more
Kuwadinot
0
that system don't have number 10
wetcimprsz
0
he is good but he ain't doing all the work by himself
bro the player is not better
Gberto
1
Amorim has all what he wanted, what is the issue now with Man United
youngfarmer_10
1
Straight up
Rezbeiklnp
0
sesko is not a better player
he is good but he ain't doing all the work by himself
SIRALLEN
3
My opinion: Amorim needs to understand that his 3-4-3 doesn't work in England, especially with no transfers to midfield. Something has to change: tactics or coach. What we need to choose?
riwcloptuy
0
Next match
Yosdklpstz
0
this type of play they continue to lose
Widbiltz
0
Ajasah, Ajasah
jutbdenrtz
0
WARREN hichhchcgzaiibcitufurtag
wetcimprsz
0
sesko is not a better player