Manchester United 0-2 Manchester City: Premier League player ratings

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

Paul Pogba was improved from recent displays in midfield.Photograph: Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Getty Images

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

Aymeric Laporte

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

Marcus Rashford made life difficult for Aymeric Laporte and Vincent Kompany.Photograph: John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images

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

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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

Sergio Agüero

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

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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.