Foden sees red as Mainoo impresses - Manchester derby ratings — SkimNews
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- Phil Foden received a straight red card on 23 minutes for kicking Bruno Fernandes in the stomach, reducing City to 10 men for over an hour in the derby.
- Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal with a cool first-time finish, opening the scoring despite having the fewest touches of any player in the first half.
- Kobbie Mainoo delivered an assured display watched by England boss Thomas Tuchel, coming close to giving United the lead and earning an 8 out of 10 rating.
- Gianluigi Donnarumma preserved the clean sheet with vital saves, including a 'sensational' stop in injury-time to deny Bryan Mbeumo.
- City's summer signings anchored the resilient display — Marc Guehi (7), Enzo Fernandez (8), and Elliot Anderson (7) each impressed, with Fernandez striking the post and Gvardiol providing the cross for Haaland's goal.
- Marcus Rashford struck the post with a curling free-kick but remains without a goal since his return to the United side.
- Thomas Tuchel was in attendance at Old Trafford, with Mainoo's performance continuing his case for an England recall.
Why it matters: City extended their perfect league start while down a man, validating the depth of their summer recruitment as new signings Guehi, Fernandez, and Anderson all impressed. United wasted a 70-minute man advantage and saw Rashford's goal drought continue, underscoring their attacking struggles despite Mainoo's standout midfield display.
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