All eyes in England are on Manchester today: United and City are battling each other for the city’s honor at Old Trafford. Both teams could use a three-pointer with a view to their title ambitions. Who takes care of the spectacle: Ronaldo again or De Bruyne? Follow it live at 1.30 pm.
first half, minute 41. There’s United again. Wan-Bissaka puts out a good rush across the field. He serves Ronaldo on the right, who blasts at Ederson from an oblique angle. A little later the flag goes up in the air. .
There’s United again. Wan-Bissaka puts out a good rush across the field. He serves Ronaldo on the right, who blasts at Ederson from an oblique angle. A little later the flag goes up in the air.
first half, minute 40.
The wall called De Gea. United can thank his Spanish goalkeeper, because with again some good saves he keeps his team in the game. First he dives a hard shot from De Bruyne from his right corner, then he goes flat on a slider from Cancelo. United shivers. . first half, minute 37.
The wall called De Gea
United can thank his Spanish goalkeeper, because with again some good saves he keeps his team in the game. First he dives a hard shot from De Bruyne from his right corner, then he goes flat on a slider from Cancelo. United shivers.
first half, minute 35. Almost a second own goal! Foden could break out again on the left. Lindelöf clumsily tries to dismantle the situation, but almost runs the ball into his own goal. Fortunately for United, De Gea once again has a top reaction in the house. .
Almost a second own goal!
Foden could break out again on the left. Lindelöf clumsily tries to dismantle the situation, but almost runs the ball into his own goal. Fortunately for United, De Gea once again has a top reaction in the house.
first half, minute 32. Another hot position for United: Cancelo can lash out with the left, but can’t really alarm De Gea. On the corner kick that follows, the Portuguese wing defender can take another shot, but again it comes to nothing. .
Another hot spot for United: Cancelo can lash out with the left, but can’t really alarm De Gea. On the corner kick that follows, the Portuguese wing defender can take another shot, but again it comes to nothing.
De Gea saves the furniture. City proves that it takes little to be dangerous. Foden rushes off on the left and serves De Bruyne. The Red Devil sees his shot blocked, after which Jesus can aim, but the Brazilian finds an excellent De Gea on his way. . first half, minute 29.
De Gea saves the furniture
City proves that it takes little to be dangerous. Foden rushes off on the left and serves De Bruyne. The Red Devil sees his shot blocked, after which Jesus can aim, but the Brazilian finds an excellent De Gea on his way.
first half, minute 28. United seem to be getting better in the match. The blue storm has settled down a bit, we are temporizing for a while. .
United seem to be getting better at the game. The blue storm has settled down a bit, we are temporizing for a while.
Ederson stops Ronaldo! Suddenly there is United! After a smooth combination Shaw can throw the ball in front of the goal. There he finds Ronaldo, who finishes with a Zidane-like volley on goal, but Ederson is alert to keep goal. . first half, minute 25.
Ederson stops Ronaldo!
Suddenly there is United! After a smooth combination Shaw can throw the ball in front of the goal. There he finds Ronaldo, who finishes with a Zidane-like volley on goal, but Ederson is alert to keep goal.
first half, minute 21. United are always one step late and that illustrates Maguire in the worst possible way. The renowned butcher taps De Bruyne on the heel with the studs, but comes off without a card. The Belgians need to recover. .
United are always one step too late and that illustrates Maguire in the worst possible way. The renowned butcher taps De Bruyne on the heel with the studs, but comes off without a card. The Belgians need to recover.
first half, minute 17. De Bruyne enjoys the space United is giving away for the time being. The Belgian maestro roams the field and demands the ball everywhere. For now, the home team is having a hard time. .
De Bruyne is enjoying the space United are giving away for the time being. The Belgian maestro roams the field and demands the ball everywhere. For now, the home team is having a hard time.
first half, minute 14. De Bruyne can unpack for the first time with the house specialty: a tight curl towards the penalty point. The ball is just a tad too far for Foden, but City seem to be able to play free and spirited. .
De Bruyne can unpack for the first time with the specialty of the house: a tight curl towards the penalty point. The ball is just a tad too far for Foden, but City seem to be able to play free and spirited.
first half, minute 12. United seem a bit upset after the sudden deficit. City has taken command and with the dashing Foden, it swarms around De Gea’s sixteen. .
United seem a bit upset after the sudden deficit. City has taken command and with the dashing Foden, it swarms around De Gea’s sixteen.
first half, minute 9.
first half, minute 8. Bailly puts his team behind! The opening minutes were for United, but suddenly it runs into a backlog! Silva puts the ball well in front, whereupon Bailly unluckily processes the leather past a grabbing De Gea. Bad luck for the Ivorian, City take the lead early! .
Bailly puts his team behind!
The opening minutes were for United, but suddenly it runs into a backlog! Silva puts the ball well in front, whereupon Bailly unluckily processes the leather past a grabbing De Gea. Bad luck for the Ivorian, City take the lead early!
Owngoal in the first half, minute 7 by Eric Bailly of Manchester City. 0, 1.
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first half, minute 7. Shaw is behind the ball. The pass is also good, but Maguire is hindered just enough by Dias to create a header opportunity. .
It’s Shaw who gets behind the ball. The pass is also good, but Maguire is hindered just enough by Dias to create a header opportunity.
first half, minute 5. There is Ronaldo for the first time. The Portuguese swarms out to the left, where he can start an action. Jesus does not want to see it happen and immediately gives the star player a firm tap. Free kick for United. .
Ronaldo is there for the first time. The Portuguese swarms out to the left, where he can start an action. Jesus does not want to see it happen and immediately gives the star player a firm tap. Free kick for United.
first half, minute 2. Immediately after the whistle, the visitors’ line-up rearranged a bit. De Bruyne and Gündogan are high on the field, Jesus seems to pull a bit from the flank to the center. Will he become the deep striker today that City has been lacking for weeks? .
Immediately after the whistle, the visitors’ line-up rearranged a bit. De Bruyne and Gündogan are high on the field, Jesus seems to pull a bit from the flank to the center. Will he become the deep striker today that City has been lacking for weeks?
first half, minute 1. The ball is rolling! With two minutes delay, the 186th Manchester derby has been whistled. Will Manchester soon be red or blue? We’ll know in two 45 minutes. .
The ball is rolling!
With two minutes delay, the 186th Manchester derby has been whistled. Will Manchester soon be red or blue? We’ll know in two 45 minutes.
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