Manchester City vs Manchester Utd

Manchester City vs Manchester Utd Match Commentary

1. 90+5' The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.
2. 90+4' Manchester City work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
3. 90+4' Savinho (Manchester City) gets to the rebound inside the box and shoots to the bottom left corner, but his sidefooter is blocked by an alert Altay Bayindir. What a save! Manchester City force their opponents to concede a corner.
4. 90+3' Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United) climbs all over the defender near the penalty spot to win the ball from a cross by Bruno Fernandes, but plants his header narrowly wide of the right post.
5. 90+2' Casemiro (Manchester United) strikes a volley towards goal from long-range, but one of the defenders blocks his effort.
6. 90' The fourth official shows 4 min. of added time.
7. 90' Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United) is caught offside!
8. 89' Ruben Dias (Manchester City) makes a rough challenge and Anthony Taylor blows his whistle for a foul. Manchester Utd are given an advantage. They have a free kick.
9. 88' Pep Guardiola has decided to substitute Bernardo Silva and he is replaced by Nathan Ake (Manchester City).
10. 87' Substitution. Erling Haaland makes his way off the pitch and Oscar Bobb (Manchester City) comes on as his replacement.
11. 86' Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United) looks furious with himself after spurning a great chance. He pounces on the rebound around the penalty spot and drags a shot well wide of the right post.
12. 85' Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) releases a superb dipping volley at goal from the edge of the box that flies just wide of the right post.
13. 84' Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) whips in a cross from the corner, but Gianluigi Donnarumma is well positioned and punches the ball away.
14. 83' Chance! Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) comes within inches of scoring after picking up a pass from Amad Diallo, but his shot from inside the box flashes inches wide of the right post.
15. 82' Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) shoots after receiving a good pass. His effort from the edge of the box goes just wide of the left post.
16. 82' A cross from Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety.
17. 80' Ruben Amorim decides to make a substitution. Manuel Ugarte will be replaced by Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United).
18. 80' It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Benjamin Sesko as he is replaced by Casemiro (Manchester United).
19. 80' Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) tries an acrobatic volley inside the box that disappears way over the bar.
20. 79' Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. The ball is out of play. Manchester Utd win a corner kick.
21. 78' Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) sends over a free kick from long range but the defence is alert.
22. 77' Pep Guardiola has decided to make a change. Savinho (Manchester City) replaces Jeremy Doku.
23. 76' Substitution. Nico (Manchester City) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Rodri walks off.
24. 75' Erling Haaland slides a brilliant pass into Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City), but his shot from inside the box goes a whisker wide of the left post.
25. 73' Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) runs onto a rebound and unleashes a piledriver from distance that flies just wide of the right post.
26. 72' What a goal-scoring opportunity! Amad Diallo (Manchester United) makes a good run into the box to meet a cross and fires the ball in on goal, but the shot is amazingly blocked by a defender.
27. 68' Goal · 3–0 Erling Haaland (Manchester City) is released by Bernardo Silva, he surges into the box and smashes a great shot into the net after a one-on-one with the goalkeeper.
28. 67' A pass from Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) is intercepted by Gianluigi Donnarumma and the move breaks down.
29. 64' Erling Haaland (Manchester City) gets on the end of a cross inside the box and sweeps the ball goalwards towards the middle of the goal, but Altay Bayindir is well positioned and easily deals with the effort.
30. 63' Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender.
31. 62' Here is a change. Leny Yoro is going off and Ruben Amorim gives the last tactical orders to Harry Maguire (Manchester United).
32. 62' Noussair Mazraoui will be replaced by Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United).
33. 61' Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) gets on the end of a pass and produces a promising first-time shot towards the bottom left corner. His effort is blocked by Gianluigi Donnarumma with a brilliant diving save! The ball goes out for a corner. Manchester Utd can continue in their attacking effort.
34. 59' Anthony Taylor has a clear sight and sees a foul from Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United). A free kick is awarded to Manchester City.
35. 58' Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear.
36. 57' Altay Bayindir displays his ability to read the game and clears the danger after Erling Haaland (Manchester City) threatened to latch onto a through ball from just outside the box.
37. 55' A rebound spins to Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) inside the box, but his sliced shot flies just wide of the left post.
38. 55' Erling Haaland (Manchester City) expertly controls a neat clever pass inside the box, but his effort crashes against the right post! What an opportunity that was!
39. 53' Goal · 2–0 GOAL - 2:0! Jeremy Doku found Erling Haaland (Manchester City) inside the box, he spotted goalkeeper Altay Bayindir off his line and chipped the ball into the net. What a cheeky lob!
40. 50' The linesman signals that Jeremy Doku (Manchester City) is offside and the referee confirms the decision.
41. 49' Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
42. 48' Looks like Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
43. 47' Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) sends a wonderful cross from the corner kick. However, the defence works perfectly to clear the ball and avert the threat.
44. 47' Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked. The referee signals a corner kick to Manchester Utd.
45. 46' The half-time break is over and the second half is about to start.
46. 45+2' The end of the first half.
47. 45+2' Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) whips in the resulting set piece but it's cleared.
48. 45+1' Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City) brings his opponent down with a tackle and Anthony Taylor blows his whistle for a foul. Manchester Utd have a free kick.
49. 45+1' Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) takes the corner, but the goalkeeper jumps and gathers the ball.
50. 45' 1 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
51. 45' Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence. Manchester Utd have a corner.
52. 43' Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United) gets on the ball and beats an opponent, but his run is stopped by the referee Anthony Taylor who sees an offensive foul. It's a free kick to Manchester City in a dangerous position.
53. 42' Luke Shaw (Manchester United) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player.
54. 40' Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) got on the ball on the edge of the box and blazed a first-time shot well over the bar.
55. 39' 3:1 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams. The shots on goal statistics – 2:1.
56. 35' Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Anthony Taylor saw the whole situation. Manchester City have been awarded a free kick.
57. 35' The resulting free kick from Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) ends up in the gloves of the keeper.
58. 34' Abdukodir Khusanov (Manchester City) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Anthony Taylor blows for a foul. A free kick to Manchester Utd.
59. 33' The referee blows his whistle, a clear handball by Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United). Manchester City are awarded a free kick.
60. 33' Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) darts into the penalty area to latch on to a pass, and he unleashes a shot towards the middle of the net, but Gianluigi Donnarumma is alert and denies him.
61. 31' 65:35 – the latest ball possession ratio.
62. 29' The game is interrupted as Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) is flagged offside.
63. 28' Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) delivers a lovely cross into the penalty area. Nevertheless, an opposition defender is alert and averts the danger with a brilliant clearance.
64. 26' Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) attempts to find his teammate with a short pass into the box. Erling Haaland collects the ball, but his attack is thwarted by the defence.
65. 25' Altay Bayindir pulls off a great save to deny Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City), who makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick shot to the left side of the goal.
66. 23' A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Manchester City.
67. 21' Erling Haaland (Manchester City) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
68. 18' Goal · 1–0 It's a goal! Phil Foden (Manchester City) bravely launches himself at a cross from Jeremy Doku and gives Altay Bayindir no chance with a close-range bullet header into the left of the goal. 1:0.
69. 17' Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Anthony Taylor has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle. Manchester City have a free kick.
70. 16' Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United) attempts to find Amad Diallo, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone.
71. 16' Phil Foden (Manchester City) threads a pass through the eye of a needle into the box for Erling Haaland, but Altay Bayindir displays great awareness to stop him.
72. 15' Anthony Taylor interrupts the game. One of the players from Manchester Utd won the ball, but his effort is adjudged unfair. That's a free kick to Manchester City.
73. 14' Great teamplay by Manchester City as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
74. 11' Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) swings in a promising cross from the free kick, but one of the defenders does a perfect job to avert the danger.
75. 10' Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Anthony Taylor blows his whistle for a foul. Manchester Utd earn a free kick.
76. 9' Foul! Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) is penalised for pulling back his opponent. Manchester Utd are awarded the free kick.
77. 8' Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) sprays a pass out to Bryan Mbeumo, but he can't beat his man to get to the ball.
78. 4' Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) connected with a pass around the edge of the box, aimed and shot. His attempt went towards the left-hand post, but Gianluigi Donnarumma was alert and the score remains the same.
79. 3' Abdukodir Khusanov (Manchester City) was too forceful with his tackle and Anthony Taylor interrupted the game to signal a free kick. Manchester Utd will take a free kick.
80. 2' Flag goes up against Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City) and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
81. 1' Jeremy Doku slides a brilliant pass into Erling Haaland (Manchester City), but his shot from inside the box goes a whisker wide of the right post.
82. 1' The first half has started.
83. Manchester City will kick-off.
84. Anthony Taylor is the one to supervise the game today.
85. You can have a look at the starting XIs of both teams in the details of this match.