But Shaw was declared fit to start in the derby and managed 84 minutes before he was replaced with Anthony Martial as United trailed 2-1 against Pep Guardiola’s side.
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But defender John Stones said City fans had already accepted the element of risk that comes with Guardiola’s style of play and insisted they will stick with it – despite the potential for danger.
“He wants to win, I want to win”.
“His job, when you are playing in a two in midfield, is to be disciplined, especially against Silva and De Bruyne”.
“I saw the goal and what happened in the the three or four actions after when he received the ball”.
“For example, Micki has played in how many big matches?”
They took the lead in the 15th minute when Kevin De Bruyne made the most of ponderous play by Daley Blind to convert from a flick-on by Kelechi Iheanacho.
“I am very disappointed with two decisions from Mark [Clattenburg], because it’s a penalty and a red card for Bravo”, Mourinho said.
“So if you’re asking me if they’re going to play against Feyenoord (in United’s opening Europa League group game in Rotterdam on Thursday), then no”.
“For me the next big game is against Feyenoord and the next game (Rashford) is going to play”, Mourinho told reporters.
That is according to the The Sun, who claim Manchester United’s stars were left to bicker amongst themselves at half-time with City winning 2-1 and dominating proceedings.
Rashford was only a second-half substitute, but added pace and determination to United’s attack when he came on.
“Football isn’t easy”, he said when asked if the Spaniard’s style was hard.
“It’s a blow to lose our top scorer, but on the other hand a player will come in for him and they will be ready to do a good job”.
Speaking after the game, a delighted De Bruyne told the club’s official website: “It was hard, especially in the second half, because they were much stronger physically and in the air but I think we coped well and we had the chances to get the third in the second half”.
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“Today we were lucky – maybe one day we will not be lucky”.
