The 4th round of the English Premier League brought fans the main clash of Manchester. At the «Etihad» stadium, Pep Guardiola’s team faced «Manchester United».
Despite a series of injuries and squad problems, the coach of the «Citizens» prepared his team very well. After two consecutive defeats, «City» entered the field under pressure but completely outplayed their opponent.
The main change was that in this crucial derby, «City’s» goal was guarded by the new goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Italian had a brilliant debut. Also, 21-year-old Uzbek defender Abduqodir Husаnov gave strong support to the team, playing on the right side of the defense and intercepting the ball several times.
The respected portal esteemedkompany.com rated the players as follows:
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Gianluigi Donnarumma — 8.5/10. Already in his first match, he established full control in the penalty area and made two super saves.
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Abduqodir Husаnov — 8/10. Although originally a central defender, he played confidently on the flank, with 12 defensive actions — the second-best in the team.
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Ruben Dias — 7/10. More reliable than in previous matches, avoided unnecessary risky tackles.
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Josko Gvardiol — 7/10. Brought calmness and stability to the defense in his first match.
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Niko O’Reilly — 8/10. Very active on the left side and played an important role in the second goal.
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Rodri — 6/10. Not yet ready for high-level matches, lost the ball several times.
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Bernardo Silva — 6.5/10. Struggled with tempo in the first half, but later provided an assist for Haaland.
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Tijani Reijnders — 6.5/10. Missed chances but played more reliably in the second half.
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Phil Foden — 10/10. The best player of the match, controlled the tempo, scored the opening goal, and was crucial in the second.
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Jeremy Doku — 9.5/10. His best game for «City»: two assists, fantastic pace, and composure.
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Erling Haaland — 9.5/10. Scored twice in his style and supported the defense.
«City» reached 6 points and rose to 8th place, while «Man United» stayed with 4 points at 14th.
This derby will be remembered not only for the score but also for the performance of new stars. Donnarumma and Husаnov impressed fans and will be discussed for a long time.
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