First-half - Bt.mp4.mp4 — Mun Vs Mci -

It was the first game in charge for Michael Carrick , who had been appointed just days prior.

Based on the broadcast coverage from BT Sport , the opening 45 minutes were defined by United's mid-block aggression and critical near-misses:

Early yellow cards were issued to United's Diogo Dalot (11') and Luke Shaw (17') to contain City's wide play. Second-Half Resolution

The first half remained 0–0 , characterized by defensive intensity and missed opportunities for United. First-Half Analysis

Manchester City struggled to find spaces; Phil Foden was notably quiet and was eventually substituted at halftime.