Old Trafford witnessed a derby night Manchester United fans have been craving for years. Not just a win - but a dominant, authoritative 2-0 victory over Manchester City that could easily have been far more emphatic, Softfootball reports.
United reduced Pep Guardiola's side to just one shot on target, had three goals ruled out for offside, and struck the crossbar three times in a relentless display that overwhelmed City from start to finish. For once, this was not a smash-and-grab or a backs-to-the-wall performance - it was control, intensity, and conviction.
The result also marked a remarkable beginning for Michael Carrick, who has just taken charge as caretaker manager until the end of the season following a turbulent period under Ruben Amorim, with both parties parting ways earlier this month. For many United supporters, this performance felt like an instant course correction - a return to clarity, identity, and purpose. Carrick's imprint was immediate, and fans wasted no time in declaring their belief that this short stint could turn into something far more meaningful.
