Manchester united vs Manchester City Live Score and Updates.Manchester United vs Manchester City Live score Streaming Updates: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer likened Cristiano Ronaldo to Michael Jordan after the Portugal star bailed out Manchester United yet again this week in the Champions League. The United manager could use a bit of Phil Jackson — the “Zen master” former coach of the Chicago Bulls — when they host Manchester City on Saturday in the marquee matchup of weekend games in the English Premier League.
City visits Old Trafford coming off a 4-1 win over Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday. Post-match, manager Pep Guardiola was already looking ahead to the derby — and Ronaldo.
United is in fifth place, eight points back of league leader Chelsea and three behind third-place City.
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Manchester United's Paul Pogba, left, reacts after the English Premier League match. (AP Photo)
Its all over! Another very poor performance from United. It is painfully clear that the problem is the manager, Ole has no excuses anymore. United have one of the best squads in the league but are failing to come even close to what they’re capable of, surely it’s time for a change. 'Calm annihilation' perfectly sums up what Manchester City have done to Manchester United today.
Jesus down the right and into the United box and he goes over the leg of Telles. But its not a penalty! Only a corner.
"This is truly dreadful. It beggars belief how some of these players call themselves United players. We need a change of mindset. This is an exhibition for City." - Harsh reactions coming on social media as United head towards defeat at Old Trafford.
Maguire fizzes a ball out to Fernandes to cut inside and play McTominay. Wan-Bissaka picks up possession but with no options ahead cuts back to groans from the Old Trafford faithful.
Meanwhile, Shaw set to leave the pitch under the concussion protocols. Alex Telles replaces Luke Shaw at left-back.
Luke Shaw collides with Rodri during an aerial challenge. Ronaldo signalling to the bench for a change! Is it serious? He does need attention and is slowly getting up. That's a good sign.
Looking at Pep Guardiola you would think City are 0-2 down as he continues to wave furiously at his players and maybe because of that, City re-establish control of this game. To salvage this game, United needs a goal within the next 7 mins and another to follow not long.
Chelsea have conceded 23 goals since Thomas Tuchel got appointed (47 matches).
Man United have conceded 25 goals this season (16 matches).
And that's a foolish challenge by Bernardo Silva on Cristiano Ronaldo. CR7 with his trademark stepovers gets the better of his Portuguese teammate. He gets a card for it. Man City need to wake up and get back to dictating play.
United begins the second half. Bailly out, Sancho in. Let's see Ole's 2nd half 4-4-2...The arrival of Sancho is met with a round of applause. Meanwhile, it continues to rain at Old Trafford.
It’s easy to criticize United. But the truth is Man City’s players look technically better on the ball. The Reds have to wake up and start playing better 2nd half. Tactical changes now are going to be critical.
Pep Guardiola's side dominate the first 45 minutes at Old Trafford, with Eric Bailly's own goal and Bernardo Silva's late strike proving the difference so far. Another Humiliation incoming? Here is how Peter Drury summed it up on commentary: "Manchester United are like the Milky way, full of shooting stars but not far from a black hole" - Legendary!
Right on the cusp of halftime, United have conceded again! A shocker from De Gea who had been brilliant so far. Bernardo Silva has doubled Manchester City's lead with a toe poke which has squirmed past David de Gea at his near post. Man Utd 0-2 Man City
Ole has to take off Fred and either Shaw or Wan Bissaka. Rashford and Sancho in. He has almost 7 players in a defensive role on the pitch but still having problems with the City offense. Nothing in attack from Man Utd hence there is too much pressure on the whole back line.
Foden with a zipping low cross into the six-yard box and Lindelof almost send it in for another own goal but De Gea saves the day. Moments later he comes up with another save to deny KDB! "But for David De Gea, this could be another Liverpool" - says Jim Beglin on commentary
What a stop from David de Gea. The loose ball falls to Gabriel Jesus but DDG tips it over. Shambolic Man United defending before that to let Phil Foden in.
United build-up and Luke Shaw with the cross from the left-flank which finds Ronaldo in the box and he takes a first-time shot! WHAT A HIT! AND ON TARGET! But Ederson makes the save. This is the best from United so far! More shin than foot from Ronaldo.
This has echoes of the Liverpool game. Fernandes is ready to explode, leaving the position and throwing his arms around all the time.