Match report

Manchester City Defeats Manchester United 3-1 in League Cup

Manchester United
Manchester United
1–3
FT
Manchester City
Manchester City
Jan 7, 2020

Manchester City secured a 3-1 victory over Manchester United in the League Cup, showcasing superior attacking prowess and maintaining control throughout the match. Bernardo Silva and R. Mahrez scored early goals for City, while an own goal by Andreas Pereira further extended the lead before Marcus Rashford managed a consolation goal for United.

Key Facts

  • • Bernardo Silva scored the first goal for Manchester City at minute 17
  • • R. Mahrez added the second goal for City at minute 33
  • • Andreas Pereira scored an own goal for Manchester City at minute 38
  • • Marcus Rashford scored a consolation goal for Manchester United at minute 70
  • • Manchester United had three players receive yellow cards (J. Lingard, Fred, B. Williams)

Lineups

Manchester United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 David de Gea (G)
  • 4 P. Jones (D)
  • 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
  • 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
  • 53 B. Williams (D)
  • 17 Fred (M)
  • 14 J. Lingard (M)
  • 15 Andreas Pereira (M)
  • 21 D. James (M)
  • 10 M. Rashford (M)
  • 26 M. Greenwood (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 N. Matić
  • 28 A. Gomes
  • 9 A. Martial
  • 8 Mata
  • 44 T. Chong
  • 20 Diogo Dalot
  • 22 S. Romero

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Bravo (G)
  • 30 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 22 B. Mendy (D)
  • 25 Fernandinho (D)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (F)
  • 16 Rodri Hernández (M)
  • 26 R. Mahrez (F)
  • 7 R. Sterling (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Gabriel Jesus
  • 47 P. Foden
  • 21 David Silva
  • 10 S. Agüero
  • 27 João Cancelo
  • 31 Ederson Moraes
  • 50 Eric García

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    17' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Bernardo Silva · Assist: K. Walker
  2. Manchester City
    33' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Mahrez · Assist: Bernardo Silva
  3. Manchester United
    35' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    J. Lingard
  4. Manchester City
    38' Manchester City Goal · Own Goal
    Andreas Pereira
  5. Manchester United
    46' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Lingard · On: N. Matic
  6. Manchester United
    52' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    Fred
  7. Manchester City
    63' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Rodri
  8. Manchester United
    64' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Daniel James · On: A. Gomes
  9. Manchester United
    70' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Rashford · Assist: M. Greenwood
  10. Manchester United
    73' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    B. Williams
  11. Manchester City
    80' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. De Bruyne · On: Gabriel Jesus
  12. Manchester United
    81' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Greenwood · On: A. Martial
  13. Manchester City
    82' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    K. Walker
  14. Manchester City
    86' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Mahrez · On: P. Foden

Match Stats

Stat Manchester United Manchester City
Fouls 6 16
Pass Accuracy 85% 89%
Offsides 2 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 15
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 520 680
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 1 8
Shots on Target 3 5
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 442 608
Shots Inside Box 3 12
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bernardo Silva's early goal at minute 17 set the tone for Manchester City's dominance
  • ▸ The second goal by R. Mahrez and the own goal by Andreas Pereira at minutes 33 and 38 respectively, effectively ended Manchester United's hopes of a comeback
  • ▸ Manchester United's substitution of Daniel James for A. Gomes at minute 64 was an attempt to change the momentum, but it proved insufficient against the well-organized City defense