The Nigeria global started, assisted and scored for Manchester City as the Citizens defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford to secure a 2 – 1 win.
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Now they share a city and the desire for Premier League success, with Guardiola striking the first blow as Kevin De Bruyne and Kelechi Iheanacho’s first-half goals proved enough for Manchester City to leave Old Trafford with a 2-1 win. One or two players were below that level and the team paid for it.
Mourinho told reporters: “The first half was their half and they got what they deserved”.
The 18-year-old striker was brought on, along with midfielder Ander Herrera, at half-time in the derby when United were already trailing 2-1. “I know it’s impossible for 90 minutes but I’m sorry, I will not negotiate that”.
However, Guardiola says his players have to learn to make the most of their domination if they are to stand a chance against Europe’s elite. The kid Jesse. How many times has he played big matches? He is mainly a no.9 and, if we want him to play in a different position, we need to work on him and improve him but his big personality is there.
“The game changed after their goal in the first half we were excellent, after the first 15 minutes in the second half we came back stronger and had to adapt to their style of play”.
His side was undone not just by the disappointing performances of its players but by some decisions that went against the home team during the game, according to Mourinho. Everything around the game – the derby, the big game, Man United, Man City, the focus, the attention.
“Therefore it is my fault, I am the manager and it was my fault because it was my choice”, the disappointed manager added.
“We have to take some good things”.
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And the contest saw the Blues, particularly in the first half, once again produce the sort of slick, passing football with which their new manager has for so always been associated. I’m very happy for my team because they worked very hard and I’m happy for the fans too.
