Manchester United faced a challenging first half in the Manchester derby against City and found themselves trailing 2-0. Sergio Aguero opened the scoring for City in the 10th minute, exploiting defensive vulnerabilities in the United team. Yaya Touré extended the lead just before the halftime whistle, converting a corner from Nasri.
The absence of Van Persie in the United attack was notable, and David Moyes’ team struggled to match the determination of their City rivals. The second half promised to bring more action and a chance for United to stage a comeback.
