Man Utd beat Man City 2-0 as Carrick wins first game in charge

Man Utd beat Man City 2-0 as Carrick wins first game in charge

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Amaka in Sports January 17, 2026, 4:44 pm
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Manchester United shocked Manchester City with a 2-0 victory in Saturday's early kick-off. This was Michael Carrick's first match as United's new head coach. The hosts had two first-half goals ruled out for offside before Bryan Mbeumo broke the deadlock after halftime. Patrick Dorgu later finished a cross from Matheus Cunha to seal the win. This ends a five-match winless run for United, moving them up the table. For City, the loss means they could fall nine points behind league leaders Arsenal if Arsenal win their next match. The result adds pressure on Pep Guardiola's side as they chase the title. This is a significant morale boost for Manchester United's rebuilding under Carrick. For fans, the win offers hope after a tough season. Does this signal a turning point for United, or was it a one-off performance against a flat City side?


SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/17/epl-man-utd-pull-off-stunning-2-0-win-as-man-city-fail-to-close-gap-to-arsenal/


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