Super Sunday Podcast - 20th March
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What were the highlights of the Manchester derby?
Rashford, he's in here, he scores! And it's a lad from Manchester who scores in the derby for Manchester United. Aguero! United have cut the Manchester divide to just a single point.
Here's Manchester United's day in the derby. They won by one goal to nil at the Etihad. Just look at the contrast in attempts, 26-5. That's the second most Manchester City have had in a Premier League game this season, only three, though, on target. Home side had more of the ball, more passing as well. Again, the contrast in the touches in the opposition area.
How did Manchester United secure their victory over Manchester City?
But it's United who took the points. They hung on. Chris Smalling, outstanding throughout. He was the man of the match. And along with his captain is with Jeff Shreves. Well done, Chris and Michael. First, a tremendous victory. It looked like that took absolutely everything you had in the tank.
Yeah, it did, Dan. I thought we were good first off, great goal from Marcus, unbelievable finish from him.
What role did Marcus Rashford play in the match?
We were hanging on towards the end, tired bodies, dropping, cramping everywhere, but it's been a long week, it's been a tough week. We've got through it in the end, it's a great result for us and it's a way to bounce back from Thursday night. What do you think changed the pattern of the game, Chris?
Because they started out slightly sharper and had the better chances.
Yeah, I think we knew that it was hard to replicate the first half performance, I think with that tempo and intensity. And in the end, we had to drop into our shape a lot of times and defend very well. So they got the incentive in that second half, but we dug in.
Michael mentioned the goalscorer, Marcus Rashford. What do you fellas make of him and his ability, and to do that in a Manchester derby?
Oh, it's great to see.
How did Chris Smalling's performance impact the game?
I mean, it's so refreshing just to see a young kid who wants to just run at defenders, and I know that if I was up against him, it'd be a very difficult game. Were you fortunate to stay on the pitch today? Were you worried you were going to get a second yellow? No, I think it was always obviously difficult getting an early booking, but I don't think there was any malicious in that one, but I had to be careful, and a couple of times I had to sort of pull out of tackles, but I had to manage it.
What does this do for you?
Obviously, it's three points, it closes the gap, but because it's Manchester City, Michael, is it more than three points? I think it is more than three points. I think the position we're in in the league was a must-win today for us. We had to get the three points today. Before the international break, give us a boost, you know, and something to go at when we come back.
What were the key tactical changes made by United during the match?
We've got some massive league games and obviously the Cup game, so it gives us a bit of momentum, really, going into the final stages. As well as momentum, Chris, does it give you belief, do you think?
Yeah, I think it does. When you turn up in big games, it means more than anything. So I think we'll take this and hopefully have a good end to the season. Obviously, we've still got the Cup to play for, so there's still some silverware. OK, I'll tell you what else you take away from this. You're the Barclays man.
It was very close between the two of you, but you just edged it.
We'll talk about the implications of that result in a moment, but Jamie, Chris Smalling saying they dug in United.
How did the players react to the intense atmosphere of the derby?
How good a rearguard action was that to take the points? It was, and I think in terms of him getting man of the match, I think Louis van Gaal gets a lot of criticism for maybe the job he's done and plays who've come and gone. But he's one of the massive success stories, I think, of Louis van Gaal's time. Here at the club, I think his game has gone up levels, really, where you're thinking he's the leader at the back of Manchester United. I think going into the summer, I'm trying to think now, I think he would be the standout England centre-back. I think he'd be first choice in the summer. I think he was outstanding today. I think his first booking was interesting in that he went really aggressive. That was his thing with Aguero today.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What were the highlights of the Manchester derby?
0:03–0:45
2
How did Manchester United secure their victory over Manchester City?
0:45–1:09
3
What role did Marcus Rashford play in the match?
1:09–1:45
4
How did Chris Smalling's performance impact the game?
1:45–2:25
5
What were the key tactical changes made by United during the match?
2:25–2:59
6
How did the players react to the intense atmosphere of the derby?
2:59–3:41
7
What implications does this result have for the Premier League standings?
3:41–4:30
8
What are the expectations for Manchester United moving forward?
4:30–36:52
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