The recent form of Manchester United gave fans all over the world the confidence that the final result between the Red Devils and Citizens would be in their favor. But after 90 minutes, Manchester United players walked back to their dressing room with their tails in-between their legs, leaving their fans with nothing but disappointment and gloom.
It was one of those games Bruno Fernandes despised as he neither found the back of the net nor created any assist. The spotlight quickly shifted and neither Fernandes nor City’s creative midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne were in it.
Rather, It was a day for the Manchester City defenders as John Stone, central defender, and Fernandinho, defensive midfielder both found the back of the net respectively.
Manchester City is currently enjoying an away winning streak after losing away to Tottenham in November 2020. The City boys beat Arsenal and Chelsea recently, with a 5 goal difference from both games.
Despite City’s injuries problems, it seems Pep Guardiola’s tactics are still in top gear.
Manchester City will face Tottenham in the EFL Cup Final in April at Wembley.
Manchester United have been knocked out of 2 competitions this season. After a brilliant performance at the beginning of the UEFA champions league, Man. United slipped and found themselves in Europa League.
The Red Devils need to prove themselves with a title but that might prove difficult as the only competitions left are populated with tough unyielding opponents. Manchester United will need a win when they face Championship side, Watford, on the 9th of January in the FA Cup if they desire the FA Cup.