"Manchester United produced a stunning performance to shock Premier League title-chasers Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford in Michael Carrick's first game since taking over as interim head coach. Carrick, only appointed on Tuesday, watched as his team dominated Pep Guardiola's side. United won thanks to goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu, although they had another three ruled out for offside."
"The result will boost United's hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League, with a trip to face Arsenal at the Emirates to come next weekend. For Carrick, it was the perfect start and he left the pitch being serenaded by the fans in the Stretford End. Two weeks of chaos following Ruben Amorim's sacking and Darren Fletcher's short spell in charge ended on a high note."
"Manchester City's title bid is as good as over. If Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest later on Saturday, the Gunners will be nine points clear at the top of the table and that will be too big a gap for City to bridge. Guardiola's side were never convincing at Old Trafford and the home team dominated, largely because they won the midfield battle with Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo dominating the central third of the pitch."
Michael Carrick was appointed interim head coach on Tuesday and oversaw a 2-0 victory over Manchester City at Old Trafford. United dominated Pep Guardiola's side, winning midfield battles with Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo prominent in the central third. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu secured the win, while three additional United goals were ruled out for offside. City managed only one shot on target and have gone four league games without a win, allowing Arsenal to increase their lead. The result boosts United's Champions League hopes and ends two chaotic weeks after Ruben Amorim's sacking and Darren Fletcher's short spell in charge.
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