Yeah Iam talking about the Manchester derby which now has become the most popular derby around the globe.Manchester United and Manchester City locked horns yesterday in what was a crucial game for both the clubs.Both the clubs had not so good starts to their campaigns ,so it was important for them to win this derby.Particularly for United,who lost against Liverpool and drew with Chelsea in its earlier games.United suffered a huge setback just before kickoff as their important striker Robin Van Persie was ruled out due to injury.The whole responsibility of carrying United's attack was on Rooney's shoulders.David Moyes surprisingly fielded an unusual lineup without creative Kagawa and Nani even in the absence of Van Persie.Instead he chose Ashley Young and Valencia in the midfield.I think Young is the most overrated player in the United ranks.
On the other side,Manchester City was looking strong with captain Vincent Kompany returning from injury and Manuel Pelligrini fielding a strong midfield with likes of Nasri,Navas,Toure and Fernandinho.Navas has been a great addition to City lineup.Sergio Aguero and Alvaro Negredo started as main strikers.Right from the go,Manchester City looked fast and impressive.City created many chances in the first half but could not score until first 20 minutes.But soon impressive Sergio Aguero opened the scoring with a lovely volley through a cross from Negredo.City continued to dominate the midfield and didnt allow United's attack to go forward.Yaya Toure ,Nasri and Kolarov didnt allow United's midfield to prosper.Soon Yaya toure added another goal just before the half time.
Just after the half time,Aguero added third goal for City courtesy shabby defending from United.Samir Nasri delivered the knockout punch just few minutes later.Vincent Kompany played like a beast almost tackling every move from United and didnt allow them to have much say in the penalty box.Manchester City's new signing Jesus Navas displayed great agility and pace and was instumental in one of the goals.United started to play little better after conceding 4 goals but didnt get any chance to score.
However United got a late consolation goal thanks to stunning free kick from Wayne Rooney.Perhaps playing Young,Valencia and Welbeck instead of Kagawa,Nani and Chicharito was the undoing for Moyes.He has consistently ignored Kagawa this season.Kagawa is a gifted creative player.Moyes has huge expectations on his shoulders.Moyes has to pull up his socks if he wants to avoid irking United fans around the globe.
On the other side,Manchester City was looking strong with captain Vincent Kompany returning from injury and Manuel Pelligrini fielding a strong midfield with likes of Nasri,Navas,Toure and Fernandinho.Navas has been a great addition to City lineup.Sergio Aguero and Alvaro Negredo started as main strikers.Right from the go,Manchester City looked fast and impressive.City created many chances in the first half but could not score until first 20 minutes.But soon impressive Sergio Aguero opened the scoring with a lovely volley through a cross from Negredo.City continued to dominate the midfield and didnt allow United's attack to go forward.Yaya Toure ,Nasri and Kolarov didnt allow United's midfield to prosper.Soon Yaya toure added another goal just before the half time.
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| AGUERO OPENS THE SCORING. |
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| Aguero celebrating. |
Just after the half time,Aguero added third goal for City courtesy shabby defending from United.Samir Nasri delivered the knockout punch just few minutes later.Vincent Kompany played like a beast almost tackling every move from United and didnt allow them to have much say in the penalty box.Manchester City's new signing Jesus Navas displayed great agility and pace and was instumental in one of the goals.United started to play little better after conceding 4 goals but didnt get any chance to score.
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| Nasri scored in the second half. |
However United got a late consolation goal thanks to stunning free kick from Wayne Rooney.Perhaps playing Young,Valencia and Welbeck instead of Kagawa,Nani and Chicharito was the undoing for Moyes.He has consistently ignored Kagawa this season.Kagawa is a gifted creative player.Moyes has huge expectations on his shoulders.Moyes has to pull up his socks if he wants to avoid irking United fans around the globe.
In the end it was a poor display from United.They were outclassed by a better City side in the game.Moyes has a huge task in his hands if he really wants United to be in the contention for title.
My man of the match:Yaya Toure for his extra ordinary display and Kompany for being imposing at the back and winning every challenge that came his way.
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