Maresca discusses tactical shift in Manchester Derby against United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Manchester City faced Manchester United at Old Trafford in a closely contested match. City manager Enzo Maresca explained how he adapted tactics after Phil Foden received a red card in the 23rd minute, yet City managed to score despite being a man down. United struggled to capitalize on their numerical advantage, failing to convert opportunities, including hitting the post twice. Maresca pointed out that City focused on defending against United’s transition play, which hindered their attacking effectiveness. Following this match, United's lack of success against tight defenses raises concerns for their upcoming fixtures.
- •Phil Foden received a red card early in the match.
- •Manchester City scored despite being a man down.
- •United hit the post twice but failed to score.
- •Maresca adjusted tactics to defend against United’s transition style.
- •United has struggled to create chances against packed defenses.
- 2:06 PMYahoo Sports — 'City seemed to enjoy the challenge'
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — “Completely changed” – Maresca reveals tactical tweak that exposed Man Utd’s biggest flaw
"Sunday's result was a statement win for Manchester City's new manager Enzo Maresca, who got his tactics spot on, but his team's performance will have showed him exactly what they are about. City are used to always having most of the ball but they were fine without it against Manchester United. That is down to leadership and communication - not just from the manager, but from the players on the field. Maresca deserves plenty of credit for his decisions too, but he must be thinking he is a lucky man for having the group of players he does, because their intelligence and resilience was key.
"Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca explained how he outmanoeuvred Manchester United despite going a man down.The Red Devils hosted the Cityzens at Old Trafford in the season’s first edition of the...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 2:06 PM'City seemed to enjoy the challenge'
Sunday's result was a statement win for Manchester City's new manager Enzo Maresca, who got his tactics spot on, but his team's performance will have showed him exactly what they are about. City are used to always having most of the ball but they were fine without it against Manchester United. That is down to leadership and communication - not just from the manager, but from the players on the field. Maresca deserves plenty of credit for his decisions too, but he must be thinking he is a lucky man for having the group of players he does, because their intelligence and resilience was key.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 10:20 AM“Completely changed” – Maresca reveals tactical tweak that exposed Man Utd’s biggest flaw
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca explained how he outmanoeuvred Manchester United despite going a man down.The Red Devils hosted the Cityzens at Old Trafford in the season’s first edition of the...
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