The recent Manchester Derby saw Erik ten Hag‘s Manchester United face a resounding 3-0 defeat against Manchester City at Old Trafford. This loss has not only raised questions about United’s manager but also brought Neville’s earlier remarks into sharp focus.
Manchester Derby Result
In the recent Manchester Derby held at Old Trafford, Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United suffered a significant defeat, losing the match 3-0 to Manchester City. Erling Haaland was the standout performer, scoring two goals, while Phil Foden added another to City’s tally. Notably, Haaland received a high rating of 9.2 from FotMob for his outstanding performance.
League Standings
Following this defeat, Manchester United finds itself in 8th place on the league table with a total of 15 points. The loss raised several questions among football pundits about the United manager, Erik ten Hag. The overall performance of the Manchester United team has not been up to mark yet this season. On the other hand, Manchester City dominated the derby match and secured a vital victory. This win allowed City to move up to the 3rd position in the league standings. Arsenal are on 2nd position with same 24 points. Both teams are now just 2 points behind the table topper, Tottenham.
Gary Neville’s Preseason Comments
The recent struggles of Manchester United have reignited discussions about comments made by Gary Neville during the preseason. Neville had expressed concerns about Manchester United’s midfield, comparing it to Liverpool’s. He had stated, “When you look at the actual players, let’s take United as an example; Fernandes, Mount, Casemiro, Eriksen. I think that Jurgen Klopp would swap his midfield now for United’s…”
Liverpool’s Midfield Transformation
In contrast to Manchester United’s midfield situation, Liverpool underwent significant changes during the summer transfer window. The club signed promising talents like Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, and Ryan Gravenberch. These new additions have rejuvenated Liverpool’s midfield, with Dominik Szoboszlai even drawing comparisons to the legendary Steven Gerrard. As a result of these changes, Liverpool’s midfield is currently in one of its best phases in recent years. Despite the departures of key players like Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, and Naby Keita, Liverpool is holding a strong 4th position on the points table with 23 points.
In summary, while Liverpool’s midfield has seen positive transformations, Manchester United is facing challenges. This is leading many to recall Gary Neville’s preseason comments about the two clubs’ midfield strengths.
