sports
January 17, 2026
Carrick has dream start as Mbeumo and Dorgu give Manchester United derby delight
On 65 minutes Michael Carrick’s second tenure went electric as Manchester United scored a classic breakaway goal by Bryan Mbeumo that sent the interim head coach berserk in the technical area.
TL;DR
- Manchester United defeated Manchester City in a derby match.
- Bryan Mbeumo scored the opening goal for United.
- Patrick Dorgu scored United's second goal, assisted by Matheus Cunha.
- The win was Michael Carrick's first as interim head coach.
- Manchester United moved to fifth place in the league standings.
- Manchester City's Erling Haaland has not scored from open play in seven matches.
- Mason Mount had a late strike disallowed for offside.
- United's pace and counter-attacks troubled City's defense.
- Several yellow cards were issued to players from both teams.
- City's title challenge was impacted by the loss.
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