Match report
Manchester United Defeats Manchester City 1-0 in League Cup Clash
Manchester United
1–0
FT
Manchester City
Oct 26, 2016
Manchester United stunned Manchester City with a 1-0 victory in the League Cup, thanks to Juan Mata's goal from Zlatan Ibrahimović's assist. The Red Devils held off a resilient City side, who were left frustrated despite controlling much of the possession. Key turning points included Mata's goal and several substitutions that shifted momentum.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Manchester United 1–0 Manchester City
- • Goal: Mata (54')
- • Assist: Zlatan Ibrahimović
- • Substitutions: Mata (73'), Lingard (82') for United; Kompany (46'), Sane (63'), Nolito (71') for City
- • Yellow Cards: Iheanacho (13'), Valencia (26'), Pogba (90')
Lineups
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 De Gea (G)
- 5 M. Rojo (D)
- 23 L. Shaw (D)
- 16 M. Carrick (M)
- 25 A. Valencia (D)
- 8 Mata (M)
- 17 D. Blind (D)
- 21 Ander Herrera (M)
- 6 P. Pogba (M)
- 9 Z. Ibrahimović (F)
- 19 M. Rashford (F)
Substitutes
- 28 M. Schneiderlin
- 14 J. Lingard
- 7 M. Depay
- 18 A. Young
- 20 S. Romero
- 27 M. Fellaini
- 36 M. Darmian
Manchester City
Formation: 4-1-2-3
Starting XI
- 13 W. Caballero (G)
- 4 V. Kompany (D)
- 22 G. Clichy (D)
- 30 N. Otamendi (D)
- 50 Pablo Maffeo (M)
- 15 Jesús Navas (M)
- 6 Fernando (M)
- 19 L. Sané (F)
- 75 Aleix García (M)
- 9 Nolito (F)
- 72 K. Iheanacho (F)
Substitutes
- 11 A. Kolarov
- 7 R. Sterling
- 10 S. Agüero
- 8 İ. Gündoğan
- 25 Fernandinho
- 53 T. Adarabioyo
- 54 A. Gunn
Timeline
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13' Manchester City Card · Yellow CardK. Iheanacho
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26' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardAntonio Valencia
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46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Kompany · On: A. Kolarov
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54' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalMata · Assist: Z. Ibrahimović
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63' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Sane · On: R. Sterling
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71' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3Off: Nolito · On: S. Agüero
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73' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: Mata · On: Morgan Schneiderlin
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82' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Rashford · On: J. Lingard
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90' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardP. Pogba
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester United | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 0 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 3 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Juan Mata's goal in the 54th minute gave Manchester United the lead and crucial momentum.
- ▸ Substitutions by both teams, particularly Manchester City's, attempted to shift the game's momentum but ultimately fell short.