Manchester United returned to winning ways after beating rivals and neighbors Manchester City in the EFL Cup. The Citizens and Pep Guardiola have failed to win in the last six outings now.
The Red Devils were on a mission after the humiliating loss they suffered against Chelsea at the weekend and put in a solid defensive performance.
The Sky Blues were left frustrated by Mourinho’s strong defense and could hardly create any clear cut chances. United were clearly the better team in all departments last night and deserved to go through to the quarter finals of the competition.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the star man up front for the home side. The Swedish superstar was had a mediocre first half hour but then improvised big time. In the 54th minute, Zlatan overpowered Otamendi and set up Juan Mata for the only goal of the game.
Mourinho’s men will now face West Ham United in the last eight. The Hammers defeated in form Chelsea 2-0 at home.
Here are Manchester United player ratings vs Manchester City.
Manchester United Player Ratings vs Manchester City
(Visited 95 times, 1 visits today)