Old Trafford witnessed a stunning upset on Saturday, january 17, 2026, as Manchester United defeated rivals Manchester City 2-0 in a Premier League match with significant implications for the top of the table. Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu scored the decisive goals for the Red Devils, temporarily lifting them to fourth place and tightening the race for Champions League qualification.Despite a frustrating first half that saw two United goals disallowed for offside, Erik ten Hag’s side demonstrated resilience and tactical prowess to overcome the reigning champions.
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Manchester United delivered a stunning performance, defeating rivals Manchester City 2-0 in a crucial Premier League clash. The victory propels the Red Devils into the top four of the league standings.
The highly anticipated Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Saturday, January 17, 2026, remained scoreless at halftime. Manchester United had two goals disallowed for offside, with Amad Diallo and Bruno Fernandes both seeing potential strikes ruled out.
The breakthrough came in the second half, with Bryan Mbeumo finding the net in the 65th minute, followed by a goal from Patrick Dorgu in the 76th minute to seal the win.
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With the three points secured, Manchester United temporarily climbs to fourth place in the Premier League table with 35 points. Manchester City remains in second place with 43 points.
Jalannya Pertandingan
The first half saw both Manchester United and Manchester City create several scoring opportunities, though neither side could find the back of the net. United had two goals called back due to offside decisions.
Manchester United threatened early, with Harry Maguire’s header from a third-minute corner striking the woodwork.
Robbie Mainoo’s seventh-minute attempt lacked power, going straight to Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
United nearly opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, but Patrick Dorgu’s shot from the left side of the box was parried by Donnarumma.
A golden opportunity went begging for Manchester United in the 33rd minute as Bryan Mbeumo couldn’t convert a Bruno Fernandes cross in front of goal. A goal from Amad Diallo in the 34th minute was then ruled out for offside after receiving a pass from Fernandes.
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens made a crucial save in the 37th minute, denying Max Alleyne’s attempt right on the goal line!
Another goal for United was disallowed in the 40th minute, with Bruno Fernandes deemed offside before slotting the ball into the net following a pass from Lisandro Martinez.
The second half began with Manchester City pressing forward, but Erling Haaland’s 54th-minute shot was blocked by Lisandro Martinez.
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Amad Diallo beraksi saat Manchester United melawan Manchester City. Foto: AFP/DARREN STAPLES
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Donnarumma produced a double save for Manchester City in the 57th minute, first denying Diallo and then Casemiro on the rebound!
Mbeumo threatened in the 63rd minute, but his shot following a Bruno Fernandes cross was stopped by Donnarumma.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 65th minute! A swift counter-attack culminated in a precise pass from Bruno Fernandes, which Mbeumo expertly finished to give Manchester United a 1-0 lead.
Diallo’s attempt in the 68th minute went just wide of the Manchester City goal.
United doubled their advantage in the 76th minute, with Patrick Dorgu the scorer. A well-placed through ball from Matheus Cunha was calmly slotted home by Dorgu. Manchester United now led 2-0!
Manchester United thought they had a third goal in the 90+1st minute, with Cunha assisting Mount, but the goal was overturned after a VAR review. The match ended with Manchester United victorious, 2-0 over Manchester City.
Susunan Pemain
Man United: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw, (Heaven 90) Casemiro, (Ugarte 71) Mainoo, Amad, Bruno Fernandes (Mount 90), Dorgu, Mbeumo Cunha 71).
Man City: Donnarumma, Lewis, Khusanov, Alleyne (O’Reilly 46), Ake, Rodri, Semenyo, Foden (Cherky 46), Bernardo Silva (Tijani 80), Doku (At Nouri), Haaland (Mukasa 80).
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