Monday Blues or Monday Reds?
It took just one man to bring the glory back to Manchester United.
The Manchester derby took place in Eithad Stadium yesterday and while many fans of United expected the team to stay in their shabby and ramshackle performance following their defeat to Liverpool on home ground the other day, the Red Devils stunningly bounced back to show their fans just how they still could shine with glory.
Manuel Pellegrini’s men were shot down to 0-1 when United’s Marcus Rashford scored the opening goal at just the 15th minute. The teen, whom made his stellar debut during the United vs Arsenal match, continued his brilliant run and restored the team’s confidence with the early opener.
City were unable to tackle their hometown mates throughout the whole match as their formation and game play were absolutely disappointing. Goalkeeper Joe Hart sustained an injury during a clash with Anthony Martial and was forced to be carried off with a stretcher less than five minutes into the second half.
The second half was exasperating for City as United maintained their lead. Even with the extra six minutes, both teams were unable to change the score and Louis Van Gaal’s men righteously won the derby.
Fans were absolutely elated over the win (and also the fact that Marouane Fellaini did not make it to the starting line-up) and had #GGMU trending at the top since the match ended.
Very very happy today. 🔴 @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/euVdbD0fkK
— Juan Mata García (@juanmata8) March 20, 2016
Man Utd fans when they see that Fellaini isn't starting. pic.twitter.com/ompkNlBPVK
— Not Match of the Day (@NOT_MOTD) March 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/preza0_0yahaya/status/711747934027538434
Monday is blue, but Manchester is red. #GGMU
— Ndoro Kakung (@ndorokakung) March 21, 2016
awake and feeling proud #ggmu
— ♏︎ (@elfienieshaen) March 20, 2016
Liverpool lost
United beat city
MANCHESTER IS RED!Good day, y'all it's a good day today!! #MUFC #GGMU pic.twitter.com/gDmHrmldlZ
— Madiha Sosan (@MadihaSosan1) March 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/PaYaMLand/status/711615783697293312
https://twitter.com/jimiecheng/status/711612632063545344
https://twitter.com/ShashiShisha/status/711612688049131521
OHH GLORY GLORY MANUTD AS THE RED GO MARCHING ON ON ON 😋😂💪 #GGMU
— KYRA . (@_Shhhx_) March 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/AnasSyakir/status/711590063323222016
Let's remind the noisy neighbours that Manchester is Red!! #GGMU
— Philip Mwaniki (@Mwanikih) March 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/rhmrshd/status/711581170664759297
Fellaini not in 1st eleven today,we have chance in winning 👏🏻 #GGMU
— Acad (@ArsyadAzmann) March 20, 2016
Martial and Rashford will follow in their footsteps. #MUFC #GGMU pic.twitter.com/p2ehZFnlBL
— 🥊 ⵣ 🇩🇿 (@S78MUFC) March 20, 2016
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