Man City vs Man Utd player ratings: Fabulous Foden puts 'lost' Garnacho in the shade

Once Marcus Rashford scored a fantastic goal to give them an advantage, United spent the majority of the game struggling to catch up with their opponents.

In the second half of the game between fierce competitors Manchester City and Manchester United, Phil Foden played a significant role in securing a crucial 3-1 victory for his team by scoring two goals.

The team who held the title were surprised by an impressive goal scored by Marcus Rashford in only eight minutes, however, they controlled most of the game during a competitive encounter in the Premier League at Etihad Stadium.

After mounting a persistent attack, Foden finally scored an impressive long-distance shot in the 56th minute, bringing his team even with their opponents. With just 10 minutes left on the clock, he managed to put his team ahead with another well-executed strike. In the final moments of the game, Erling Haaland sent the ball flying into the net, ensuring his team's victory.

Who stepped up in the clutch and who fell apart when it counted?

De Gea didn't have any opportunity to defend Rashford's goal and didn't have too many tasks to do during the match. However, he once again demonstrated his usual risky methods of kicking. United believed they deserved a penalty after Garnacho was tackled whilst making a run towards the goal. Therefore, De Gea's performance would be scored as a 6.

Out of ten for his performance, the player's pass to Stones proved to be a successful move for the team. Although he occasionally demonstrated his speed on the right side, he remained focused and strategic in selecting when to advance forward.

The team unfortunately lost against Bruno's team after he helped score the first goal and also avoided a slip that could have led to another scoring opportunity for Rashford. The game could have been played better. The performance gets a rating of 6.

During the beginning of the game, the player was situated in the central defender position. However, soon after, he relocated to the midfield position where he was able to frequently interact with the ball. He was able to maintain composure while possessing the ball and skillfully selected passes to advance his team towards their goal. Overall, his performance was rated as a 7.

In the beginning, he exhibited his speed against Garnacho. He might have preferred to pass the ball more swiftly, but overall, he had a decent performance. A rating of six was given to the player.

Rashford managed to score a goal from the typical area he defends, but beyond that, his contribution also involved helping City to dominate the game by collecting the ball from defenders and dictating the tempo. Additionally, he attempted a volley that was saved. His performance earned an 8 rating.

The sharp-shooter had a celebratory moment with his shotgun after scoring two goals. He was the biggest threat for the city's football team and managed to find space in various areas of the field. His first goal was remarkable, and his second was a composed finish in front of Gareth Southgate. The striker scored a total of 9 goals.

He was a key player for the city's offense and was constantly in possession of the ball. He played a significant role in changing the course of the game, despite not getting any assists. His performance deserves an 8 out of 10 rating.

The player was very relaxed and confident while handling the ball. He didn't make any mistakes while having it, and demonstrated great effort for the team. Even though he may not receive much recognition, he played exceptionally well and deserves a rating of 7.

In the stoppage time, he managed to score a goal and restored the regular pace of the match. He had missed an opportunity in the first half when he was close to the goal, which could have been considered a contender for the worst miss of the season. His goal in the later part of the game compensated for his previous mistake. The match ended with a score of 7.

The goal scorers were Alvarez 59 (scored by Doku) and Bobb 90+7 (scored by Foden).

Unused players: Ortega (goalkeeper), Kovacic, Gomez, Gvardiol, Akanji, Nunes, Lewis.

The City fans were very angry with him because they thought he was taking too much time. He played very well while wearing the United shirt, but unfortunately couldn't do much to prevent the goals from happening. His performance was rated 7 out of 10.

The Portugal right-back had a tough time during the beginning of the season, but has improved recently. While they didn't make many attacking moves, they showed tenacity in their defensive efforts, earning a score of 6.

Successfully made several crucial saves despite initial worries about being fit enough to compete in three consecutive matches. Likely the strongest player on the United team. Scored a 7 for their impressive efforts.

The seasoned defender's unwavering effort was noteworthy as he proved his experience despite nursing an injury. He was sorely missed after being substituted. Received a rating of 7.

years ago, I made the frustrating decision to play as a makeshift left-back, marked against the game's top player, Foden. It's remarkable that he's still been with the club for seven years, but in my opinion, he's just not up to par.

During the first half, he was stable, but during the second half he was unable to keep up with the game's pace. This will likely not help those who claim that his physical abilities are declining. It would be advisable to sell him during the summer. He was given a rating of 5.

He put in a lot of effort and displayed some impressive skills, but was not able to take command of the game that City dominated. Rating: 5.

The defense was not strong enough, they struggled to keep possession of the ball and didn't pose much of a danger on the offensive. Occasionally, the player seemed confused and overwhelmed by the opposing team's numerous blue jerseys. The performance was rated as a 4 out of 10.

In the initial half, United had one of their talented players supporting them. However, during the second half, he faded away, and it seemed like he was pursuing something that had no substantial existence. His performance rating for the complete game is 5 out of 10.

The England forward managed to make an impressive goal, giving United the lead. Unfortunately, that was the only noteworthy moment for the player. They missed a few chances and didn't show much confidence, resulting in a score of 5.

Out of 10, Rashford was given a great opportunity with an excellent pass from his teammate, but unfortunately, he was unable to make the most of it. However, as the game progressed, his performance declined.

Willy Kambwala had a tough time on the pitch with a rating of 5, while Antony replaced Rashford at the 75-minute mark but didn't make much of an impact with a score of 4. Sofyan Amrabat didn't have a great game and made a costly mistake resulting in City's third goal, earning him a score of 3. Finally, Omari Forson came on for Garnacho late in the game but didn't manage to contribute much, receiving a rating of 5.

Unused: Bayindir, Eriksen, Diallo, Collyer, Ogunneye. The players Bayindir, Eriksen, Diallo, Collyer, and Ogunneye were not used during the game.