'We look like a team now,' - Bruno Fernandes on derby win
Bruno Fernandes raved about his side after their derby win against Manchester City, saying they look more like a team now.
Manchester United are now only two points away from their neighbours, and only seven behind leaders Arsenal
Manchester United defeat 'noisy neighbours'
Manchester United started the game the better team, pinning Manchester City back with pressing and creating better chances in the first-half, but were unable to break the deadlock.
HT: Man Utd (0.83) 0-0 (0.10) Man City
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Man Utd (2.07) 2-1 (0.76) Man City
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Manchester City got themselves back into the game, and Pep Guardiola's substitutions paid off as substitute Grealish latched on to a cross from Kevin de Bruyne to give City the lead.
Erik Ten Hag made a substitution of his own, bringing on Alejandro Garnacho for Eriksen. Garnacho would assist Marcus Rashford for Manchester United's winner in the 82nd minute, but only after Bruno Fernandes put them ahead in the 78th minute.
"It's always important to win a game. As the manager said it doesn’t matter who the opponents are. Amazing comeback," Bruno Fernandes told BT Sport.
"I said before the game we look like a team now. Some time ago sometimes each one of us was looking for ourselves. Now you see a proper team playing for each other."
'Manchester United get away with that,' - Chris Sutton
Manchester United's first goal of the game was controversial, as Marcus Rashford, for who Casemiro's pass was intended, was offside. However, he did not make contact with the ball before Bruno Fernandes struck it.
BBC pundit Chris Sutton believes Manchester United got away with that because the venue is Old Trafford.
Manchester United brilliant result but they get away with that as they have done over the years with decisions going for them at Old Trafford. Rashford has to be interfering with play. Any defender in the world would expect Rashford to be called offside in that moment…
— Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) January 14, 2023
Manchester United would now prepare for their next game in the league against Crystal Palace, before facing league leaders Arsenal.