Manchester United vs Manchester City — Pass Map

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Manchester United 2 – 0 Manchester City

Premier League · 17 Jan 2026

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High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

City's metronome controls tempo

Rodri completed 108 passes at 93.1% accuracy while taking 128 touches, orchestrating Manchester City's possession-based approach. His volume and precision in midfield enabled City to dictate play and control the game's rhythm throughout.

Fernandes threads the creative needle

Bruno Fernandes produced 6 key passes and 0.535 expected assists despite United's attacking struggles. His creative burden in midfield kept United threatening even when they couldn't convert chances into goals.

Khusanov anchors the City defense

Khusanov made 18 combined tackles, interceptions, recoveries, and clearances to shield Manchester City's backline. His aggressive ball-winning allowed City's defense to reset possession and prevent sustained pressure from United.

Cunha sparks United's second half

Cunha generated 1 key pass and 0.171 expected assists in just 19 minutes off the bench. His fresh legs and attacking intent injected urgency into United's attack when the game required immediate impact.