Manchester City Stefan Ortega Ederson’s deputy looked shaky and bad communication resulted in the holders falling behind. No chance with the decisive second goal. 4 Kyle Walker The captain dominated the early duels with Rashford but he was out of position when Mainoo’s finish left City up against it. 6 John Stones The defender started after a long spell on the margins but he was off the boil. Uncomfortable against United’s counterattack. 4 Nathan Aké Pep Guardiola will wonder if he should have started Manuel Akanji or Rúben Dias instead of the Dutchman. Aké looked nervy. 5 Josko Gvardiol The Croatian struggled against Garnacho’s speed, offered little in the final third and was badly at fault for the opening goal. 4 Rodri Normally the man for the big occasion, the Spaniard lacked his usual authority in midfield. Tried to score from the halfway line. 5 Mateo Kovacic The selection of the Croatian midfielder was a mistake by Guardiola, who brought him off at half-time. It made City too slow. 4 Bernardo Silva The Portuguese could not find space on the right side for the holders. Wanted to move inside but when he did left City short of width. 6 Kevin De Bruyne Final act was an overhit cross. He was swiftly replaced after a strangely muted display. Nothing came off for the Belgian. 4 Phil Foden The England international moved all over the pitch and kept trying to force the issue but could not produce a telling final ball. 6 Erling Haaland The Premier League top scorer was underwhelming. Hit the bar as City attempted to fight back. But United’s defenders dealt with him well. 6 Substitutes Jérémy Doku (Kovacic ht) The winger was dangerous after his half-time introduction. Deserved his goal but it came too late. 8 Manuel Akanji (Aké ht) City looked more settled at the back with him on for Aké. 6 Julián Álvarez (De Bruyne 56) Bright after replacing De Bruyne but missed two great chances. 6 Manchester United André Onana Two important stops from Walker in the second half. But he was shaky at crosses and should have saved Doku’s goal. 7 Aaron Wan-Bissaka He had far more to worry about once Doku was on. Wan-Bissaka battled to stop the Belgian from changing the game. 8 Raphaël Varane His experience of winning World Cup and Champions League finals helped. Varane rolled back the years in his final appearance for United. 8 Lisandro Martínez Having the Argentinian fit made a huge difference. United were far more secure at the back. Martínez would exit with cramp. 8 Diogo Dalot His hopeful up-and-under made the opener. Defensively assured. Repelled everything that City threw at him and was also tenacious in attack. 8 Sofyan Amrabat The Moroccan’s best game for United? He snapped into challenges, held his positioning and denied City room. Casemiro? Not missed. 8 Kobbie Mainoo The teenager saved United with a crucial saving challenge when the game was goalless. Stayed composed to make it 2-0. 9 Alejandro Garnacho A constant threat on the right. Shot at Ortega early on and persistence brought him his goal. Involved in United’s second. 9 Scott McTominay The Scot was not the most technical player on the pitch. But he was energetic in his advanced role. Erik ten Hag’s plan worked. 8 Marcus Rashford Omitted from England’s Euro 2024 squad, he was frustrating at first. But he played a key role in the second goal and his speed unnerved City. 7 Bruno Fernandes United’s captain caused problems in his role as a false 9. Dropped deep to elude his markers and made Mainoo’s goal with a deft pass. 9 Substitutes Jonny Evans (Martínez 73) Came on to hold the fort after Martínez’s withdrawal. 6 Rasmus Højlund (Rashford 74) Eager after replacing Rashford as the minutes ticked away. 6 Mason Mount (McTominay 90) N/A Victor Lindelöf (Garnacho 90) N/A