Match report

Manchester City Defeats Manchester United 2-0 in League Cup

Manchester United
Manchester United
0–2
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Manchester City
Manchester City
Jan 6, 2021

Manchester City demonstrated their dominance in the League Cup as they secured a 2-0 victory over their fierce rivals, Manchester United. John Stones and Fernandinho provided the goals that sealed the deal for City, while United struggled to make any significant impact on the match. The game was marred by yellow cards for both teams, but City's tactical prowess and clinical finishing proved decisive.

Key Facts

  • • John Stones scored the opening goal for Manchester City in the 50th minute
  • • Fernandinho netted the second goal for Manchester City in the 83rd minute
  • • Fernandinho (City) and Fred (United) received yellow cards in the first half
  • • João Cancelo (City) and Luke Shaw (United) also received yellow cards in the second half

Lineups

Manchester United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 D. Henderson (G)
  • 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
  • 5 H. Maguire (D)
  • 23 L. Shaw (D)
  • 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
  • 6 P. Pogba (M)
  • 17 Fred (M)
  • 18 Bruno Fernandes (M)
  • 39 S. McTominay (M)
  • 9 A. Martial (F)
  • 10 M. Rashford (M)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Greenwood
  • 34 D. van de Beek
  • 3 E. Bailly
  • 31 N. Matić
  • 27 Alex Telles
  • 38 A. Tuanzebe
  • 8 Mata
  • 21 D. James
  • 1 David de Gea

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 Z. Steffen (G)
  • 27 João Cancelo (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 25 Fernandinho (M)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 11 O. Zinchenko (D)
  • 47 P. Foden (F)
  • 26 R. Mahrez (F)
  • 7 R. Sterling (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Rodri
  • 78 T. Harwood-Bellis
  • 61 F. Nmecha
  • 79 L. Mbete-Tatu
  • 22 B. Mendy
  • 85 J. Trafford
  • 2 K. Walker
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus
  • 10 S. Agüero

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    48' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Fernandinho

    Foul

  2. Manchester City
    50' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Stones
  3. Manchester United
    69' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    Fred

    Foul

  4. Manchester United
    75' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. McTominay · On: M. Greenwood
  5. Manchester City
    78' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    João Cancelo

    Foul

  6. Manchester City
    79' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Mahrez · On: Rodri
  7. Manchester City
    83' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Fernandinho
  8. Manchester United
    88' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fred · On: D. van de Beek
  9. Manchester United
    90' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    L. Shaw

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Manchester United Manchester City
Fouls 9 6
Pass Accuracy 85% 87%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 12
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 441 678
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 2 4
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 39% 61%
Accurate Passes 373 593
Shots Inside Box 5 5
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester City's early lead through John Stones' goal in the 50th minute set the tone for the match, giving them a psychological edge over Manchester United
  • ▸ Fernandinho's goal in the 83rd minute solidified City's control and effectively ended any hopes of a comeback from United