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See the numbers behind United's defeat in the Manchester Derby ️

Man United created a lot less than City (0.8 xG to 3.0 xG), but they did hit seven shots on target - up from two in their last game (against Sheriff Tiraspol).

Manchester Utd's passing was slopping, allowing City to make 17 interceptions, considerably more than their season average of 9.5 per 90 minutes.

United were also poor in the air, winning just Manchester Utd won four aerial duels (29%) to Manchester City's 10. This season Manchester Utd have averaged 18 successful aerial duels per 90 minutes.<div><br></div>

Anthony, United's standout player, scored one goal and carried the ball into the opponent's box twice (joint most of any player on the pitch, alongside Foden).

<div>Antony successfully received more progressive passes than any other player on the pitch (eight), an important indication that an attacker is able to find space and control the ball under pressure.</div>

<div>Antony also pressed the opponent 18 times - more than any other player in a United shirt.</div>

Anthony Martial scored twice and found chances worth 0.4 (non-penalty) expected goals - the highest xG of any Man Utd player.