Manchester United player ratings vs Man City: Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial and Dean Henderson shine in derby win

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Manchester United kickstarted their season with a thrilling 2-0 derby win at Man City on Sunday.

His handling was superb all day – as was his distribution, which included the build-up to Shaw’s goal.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka 7

Once again got the better of Sterling. Numerous important interceptions and challenges.

Victor Lindelof 7

Limited City to few real goal-scoring chances. Controlled performance.

Harry Maguire 7

Absolutely dominant in the air. Bossed City’s attack.

Another outstanding performance from him – both in limiting Mahrez’ chances, but forcing City back with his driving runs, and scored a vital goal.

Scott McTominay 7

Along with Fred, he was tireless in closing down space and trying to break up play.

Fred 7

Given a job to detail the runs of De Bruyne and that was pivotal to curtailing the Belgian’s impact.

Daniel James 5

His pace was a threat, but Zinchenko had the better of him.

Bruno Fernandes 7

Nerves of steel to put United ahead from the spot. Could have done better with some promising moments in attack, but still a huge problem with the positions he took up.

Marcus Rashford 7

Worked really hard to help out the defence. Failed to take advantage of a couple of threatening breaks when he took the wrong decision. Injury will be a worry to United and England

Caused City problems from the first minute when winning a penalty. He has the touch and attitude for these occasions, but wasted two golden opportunities to kill the game off in the second half.

Substitutes

Mason Greenwood (Rashford, 73’) 5

What a player to bring on when the opposition is chasing the game.

Nemanja Matic (Martial, 86’) N/A

Brought on to see out the win.

Brandon Williams (Fernandes, 90+3’) N/A

Subs not used: Bailly, Grant, Diallo, Alex Telles, Tuanzebe, Shoretire

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