Manchester United faced City rivals at the Old Trafford and it proved a tough one for the home side to deal with.
The Red Devils were undone by Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side as Bernardo Silva led sway to City triumph away from home. The Citizens ran out with a 0-3 lead at half time but Rashford had other plans as he scored for United after the intermission.
With United solitary strike after the restart, we evaluate the three (3) significance of that goal-scoring moment as theclub look forward to the return leg away at the Etihad.
Marginal Hope For United
Though the English talent pulled one goal back off an assist from youngster Mason Greenwood the scores still leaves a lot undone for Manchester United.
At half time Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made a change, bringing on Nemanja Matic that change may have sparked off a comeback as United sought their way back into the game with some positive second-half display.
Though the comeback was not complete, but the goal might have offered United a glimpse of hope ahead of the return leg away from home.
United Counter-Attack Renaissance
Manchester United might have last 1-3 to bitter rivals Manchester City but they had a moment to cheer along with the fans in the game. It came through Marcus Rashford’s second goal as the skipper on the night for Manchester United was put through in transition by the enterprising Mason Greenwood.
The goal was a positive one irrespective of the score line more to its build-up as it recalled Manchester United counter-attacking qualities as they are renowned for in the years past.
Superb English Partnership
The talented English duo (Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood) combined efficiently as the Real Devils made something out of the game.
Both Players have produced some good moment for Manchester United already in the season and the goal saw both players combined to perfection, giving the fans something to cheer ahead of the return
leg.
This partnership could provide more dividend for the club especially with the right blend of players around them as they show massive understanding to give the club a lifeline in the Carabao Cup.
