Manchester United vs Manchester City
Match pulse
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Who won: Man City 2-1
Manchester City beat Manchester United 2-1 on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at Old Trafford. Goals for Man United: Michael Carrick (90'+2'). Goals for Man City: Darius Vassell (25') and Benjamin Mwaruwari (45').
Play by play
- 93'
Perhaps the build-up, the emotion of the day proved to be United's undoing. Whatever the reason Man City completely outplayed United.
- 93'
Full-time and United have lost thier first home game of the season. Played 14, won 12, drawn 1, lost 1.
- 92'
Fergie stares at his watch as Onouha defends the last attack.
- 92'
The flag is up for offside. But where there was goading chants from the City fans now there is tension from all the sides of the ground.
- 91'
One of the rare shots on goal for United is slotted in by Carrick after a near reverse ball from Shcoles, a classy goal. Late hope for United. Two minutes to go.
- 90'
2-1 - Carrick goal for United.
- 90'
Three added minutes to be played.
- 89'
Tevez fires wide as Ferguson chews furiously on his gum. If he was unhappy at half-time, full-time and training tomorrow will be rather unpleasant places to be for United's men who have fluffed their lines today and underperformed.
- 88'
Ireland, Dunne and Ball combine to hassle and pressure and clear the danger posed by Ronaldo.
- 88'
Petrov has kicked his last ball today, he is subbed by City. Replacing him is Javier Garrido - another defender to stem any late attacks from United down the City left.
- 86'
Vidic has been thrown up front as an auxiliary striker such is the United desperation.
- 85'
The name of Frank Swift is chanted by the City fans. Swift was amongst the journalists who died in the Munich Air Disaster; He was formerly a Manchester City and England goalkeeper.
- 84'
City say thank you and goodnight to Hamann, who looks rather tired. On in his place is Sun Jihai.
- 83'
Nos uch defeatism for the United players who are fighting still. Another corner, but another defensive mastercalss from Ball; he heads clear.
- 82'
The only voices to be heard coming from the stands are from the City fans 'We can see you sneaking out' they goad as a few United sense defeat and seek to beat the rush at the final whistle.
- 81'
United win a corner; Ronaldo takes quick but Dunner reads it and beats Scholes to the ball. Well defended.
- 80'
United are now playing a very high line - Vidic and Ferdinand the only defenders in their half, with Brown and makeshift man Giggs all advanced. United are pressing, but will they be caught quick-break?
- 79'
The attendance is called by the United PA as being 75,970. How many thought this would be the scoreline with 10 minutes to go?
- 78'
Giggs lashes a ball across the box; all it need was a touch, but one was not forthcoming.
- 77'
Case in point: Onouha heads a tricky ball into touch; playing the percentage to deny United.
- 76'
To a man the City defence has been superb. Ball, Onouha, Richards, Dunne and Hart all excellent - to be fair Dunne looks exhausted now, but he's led the team and his defence brilliantly.
- 75'
A change for City. Benjani leaves to applause from the City fans, a debut to remember. On comes another new signing Felipe Caicedo... no, me neither.
- 74'
With Saha injured, Rooney suspended United forward line is looking a little under-powered. Tevez is grafting hard, but as a lone striker, as he is now, he is isolated and struggling.
- 73'
Anderson left to warm applause, O'Shea to something more akin to apathy.
- 72'
Here come Carrick and Hargreaves. Joining the game for O'Shea and Anderson.
Leaders
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