David de Gea delivered his worst performance for United, while Bernardo Silva shone for City as their back four stuttered

Manchester United

David de Gea

His most dire display for United? The Spaniard was culpable for both of the City goals. 2/10

Ashley Young

Responded to recent criticism with a compact display in a solid rearguard (De Gea apart). 5

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Matteo Darmian

First league start under Solskjær and he was accomplished enough to vindicate selection. 6

Chris Smalling

Had a near-nightmare moment, nearly deflecting a shot into his own goal – but De Gea saved. 6

Victor Lindelöf

Was rarely troubled by City’s attackers in what was a smooth display from United’s best centre‑back. 7

Luke Shaw

Pace was a threat on his return from three‑game ban but he faded after the break. Booked. 6

Paul Pogba

Would he bring his A-game? This was the good Pogba who always looked to be positive. 7

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Fred

Composed and classy, and did all of the running expected of a holding midfielder. 7

Andreas Pereira

Was cultured in arguably his best display in United colours – unlucky to be replaced. Booked. 7

Marcus Rashford

Troubled Kompany and Laporte at times but will be frustrated at not capitalising on his ascendancy. 7

Jesse Lingard

Harried and hassled defenders but missed two golden chances to score, the second an open goal. 5

Subs: Romelu Lukaku (for Pereira, 72) 6; Anthony Martial (for Lingard, 83) 5; Alexis Sánchez (for Darmian, 83) 5.

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Manchester City

Ederson

Passing not always precise but made one superb interception from Lingard’s ball to deny Rashford. 7/10

Kyle Walker

Hit one pass straight out, was shaky and failed to join the attack enough to aid his team. 4

Vincent Kompany

Booked inside 10 minutes in what was a torrid evening in 18th league outing in a derby. Booked. 5

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Aymeric Laporte

Like Kompany, he could not handle Rashford early on in one of his poorer displays this term. 5

Oleksandr Zinchenko

Struggled with the pace and when booked put himself under pressure. Booked. 5

Fernandinho

Was the pick of City’s midfielders until he had to limp off early in second half after tackle on Pogba. 7

David Silva

Could have been sent off for a boot in Pereira’s chest but was also a telling influence. 7

Ilkay Gündogan

Was initially unable to control the midfield for City but became more of a factor as the game went on. 7

Bernardo Silva

Like his team, got better as the contest progressed and scored a fine goal to break the deadlock. 8

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Sergio Agüero

Given little service up front but was still sharp and difficult for the home team to contain. 7

Raheem Sterling

Should have scored opener as the interval neared but was instrumental in City’s second strike. 7

Subs: Leroy Sané (for Fernandinho, 51) 7; Jesus (for Agüero, 89) 6, Danilo (for Gündogan, 89) 6.