Manchester United 2-0 Man City: Report, result, goals in Premier League

Michael Carrick enjoyed a winning return to the dugout as Manchester United shocked rivals Manchester City to earn a thoroughly deserved win in the Premier League at Old Trafford.

United were full of energy, life and goal threat throughout their first match since Carrick’s appointment as interim manager until the season, scoring through second-half goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu.

Manchester United vs Man City: Carrick starts with win

Second-placed City, who were insipid and rarely looked like scoring, remain six points behind leaders Arsenal, while United rose to fourth.

In a much-improved first 45 minutes for United, Carrick saw the recalled Harry Maguire head against the crossbar.

His side were on the front foot, pressed high and had the ball in the net twice, although Amad and Bruno Fernandes were offside on each occasion.

City rarely looked like cutting through and were caught on a counter attack which Mbeumo clinically finished past the outstanding Gianluigi Donnarumma.

And when substitute Matheus Cunha picked out Dorgu to slam in a second the points were sealed at a raucous Old Trafford. It was United’s first win since Boxing Day.

There was still time for substitute Mason Mount to score with his first touch after more excellent wing play from Cunha before the goal was ruled offside.

If it was not for Donnarumma, who made five saves, the winning margin would have been greater and City have not failed to win their last four games in the league.