Silva Scores as Man United Suffer Embarrassing EPL Defeat at Old Trafford Against Man City

Silva Scores as Man United Suffer Embarrassing EPL Defeat at Old Trafford Against Man City

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:51 PM
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  • More pressure for Solskjaer as Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City at Old Trafford
  • Eric Bailly scored an own goal against his own net before Portugal international Bernardo Silva scored the second
  • In their last Premier League game at home, Manchester United were also defeated by Liverpool who won 5-0

Manchester United on Saturday afternoon, November 6, suffered another embarrassing home defeat in the Premier League this time around against Manchester City who won 2-0.

Having lost their last home game 5-0 against Liverpool, Manchester United fans thought their players would redeem themselves against City, but they disappointed.

With Cristiano Ronaldo and Mason Greenwood starting in attack for Manchester United, fans were expecting some goals from these duo, but they were unable to break City defense.

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Silva scores as Man United suffer embarrassing EPL defeat at Old Trafford against Man City. Photo by Michael Regan
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Surprisingly, Eric Bailly who was impressive in Manchester United's Champions League tie at Atalanta scored an own goal in the 7th minute to give Manchester City the lead.

Five minutes later, Mason Greenwood had the chance to restore parity for Manchester United, but he was unable to beat goalkeeper Ederson Moraes.

The home fans were thinking that Manchester United players would restore parity before the half time, but the visitors added to their pain when Bernardo Silva scored the second goal in the 45th minute.

Did Manchester United come back in the second half?

Manchester United tried their best in the second half to come back into this game, but Pep Guardiola and his wards were more determined to collect the three maximum points.

Solskjaer and his wards eventually lost 2-0 at Old Trafford and this will put the Norwegian manager under another big pressure.

Ronaldo Receives Parking Ticket After Striker Takes Manchester United Teammates on Team Bonding Lunch

Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo took his teammates on a special treat ahead of their epic derby against arch rivals Manchester City this weekend.

Daily Mail are reporting that the 36-year-old striker was issued a parking ticket for his troubles as he and teammates had launch together at an Italian restaurant.

United hosted neighbours City on Saturday afternoon and Ronaldo has continued to make underground moves to support manager Old Gunnar Solskjaer.

It was gathered that following their 5-0 loss to Liverpool, Solskjaer was issued a three-match ultimatum to turn things around or get fired and the game vs the Citizens is the third in that run.

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