The reason why the media focused on Anderson was naturally because the Red Devils lacked a major general, and with Phil Jones suspended, the Red Devils midfield was short of a major general, which made Anderson's appearance even more interesting.

At the same time, it also reflects a common problem among Red Devils fans in recent years: the decline in the strength of the team's squad!

On the other hand, Manchester United's "noisy neighbors" have a lot of talent in the midfield.

What's even more ironic is that the combination of Manchester City's substitute midfielder Nasri + De Jong in this game is a notch stronger than Manchester United's main midfielder combination Anderson + Fletcher, and the facts of this game prove that the latter two are completely "uncontrollable" in the midfield competition.

And with Anderson's current ability, I am afraid that even Manchester City's bench will not have a place.

How can such a player deserve to occupy a valuable place in the Manchester United team with a glorious history?!

Sir Alex Ferguson at this time is likely to regret some of the decisions made in the summer: United had the opportunity to take either of Sneijder and Nasri's two top attacking midfielders this summer, but for various reasons, they ended up missing out on Manchester United.

Ferguson instead handed over the burden to Anderson, who had been embarrassed by the transfer in '07.

As a matter of fact, the decision was a fatal blow to the United team - after Scholes' retirement, there is now almost no player in the United squad who can organise an attack in the middle and threaten the ball with the aim of turning 38 years old, except for the "living fossil" Ryan Giggs, who is about to turn 38.

FLEET STREET REPORTER HOWARD WROTE ON HIS TWITTER AFTER THE GAME: "WHAT SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED TO SNEAD CLEVERLEY. With a second-rate midfielder for Manchester United, this season looks too promising. ”

After the 6-1 defeat at home to derby rivals Manchester City, Ferguson described it as "the worst day in Manchester United's history." ”

Evans was sent off in the 47th minute, which was the turning point of the game, and Manchester City scored three goals in the final four minutes to give United the bitter fruit of the heavy defeat.

Speaking after the game, Ferguson said: "It was the worst day we've ever had. It was the worst result in my coaching history. Even in my playing career, I don't remember losing 1:6.

I can't believe the score.

The first goal was a blow for us, but we were 1-0 down and we were able to come back. In the second half, Evans was sent off to kill us.

When we were down 1-4, they still maintained the offensive momentum, and they repeatedly formed a three-on-two. That's crazy football!

I think we have experienced players at the back, Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra, who will take on more of the defensive load, but we just attacked.

All we should be can say is: 'This is our turn too'.

It was a bad day. We're going to recover, by January we'll be better and we're usually going to work in the second half of the season.

We've played all the teams around Manchester United in the table and they're going to play each other, so the second half of the season is very important for us now.

We will react to this, there is no doubt about it. It was a perfect result for us to react because there was an awkward atmosphere in the dressing room.

I'm also concerned about goal difference, which was very good for us last season, good for us most seasons, but maybe this time it's different. ”

The 6-1 thrashing of Manchester United at Old Trafford was a result that no one would have expected before the game, but the rising Manchester City did it, giving the unbeatable Red Devils their worst defeat in 50 years, all under the leadership of Italian teenager Roberto Mancini.

Perhaps before this game, all Premier League fans will think that Mancini is the weakest link of the current "new galaxy giant" Manchester City, his previous coaching experience in Inter Milan and Lazio is not convincing, and although he has a good card in his hand after coming to Manchester City in the Premier League, all coaches in the world will be jealous, but the results given are really average: last season only relied on an FA Cup title to barely retain his position.

However, today it is such a man known as the "weakest link" who gave the mighty Manchester United the worst defeat in history, or lost to Manchester City, whom they most disdain and despise as "noisy neighbors"!

Ferguson's frustration can be imagined, but of course, it was rare for young coach Roberto Mancini to hear the shouts and cheers of the fans at Old Trafford.

When Sergio Aguero scored City's third goal of the game in the 69th minute and sealed the win, the visiting fans finally chanted for their hero: "mancini, mancini, mancini", and in the words of the Sky Sports broadcaster, the fans continued to chant Mancini for the next 30 minutes. And such shouts and admiration turned into long applause after the game, and this moment can be said to be the most glorious peak moment of Mancini's 11-year coaching career: from Lazio to Fiorentina to Inter Milan, I am afraid that the Italian young coach has never been treated with such courtesy! Even when it was time to lead Inter Milan to win the league title.

After the game, Mancini shook hands with Ferguson with a serious face, although his expression was grim, but the Italian's heart was already happy.

On the Manchester City bench just before the end of the game, the camera still captured Mancini's unbridled smile and the two signature dimples

Next door to Manchester, Liverpool watched the fire from the other side, happily watching Manchester United and Manchester City "dog eat dog", although the result did not necessarily make Liverpool players and fans happy, but take a closer look at the changes in the standings, Liverpool's ranking quickly jumped to second place in the standings in this round!

Manchester City's 25-point lead in the standings is indeed a rainbow!

Liverpool are second with 20 points, five points behind the top of the table.

Manchester United and Chelsea lost together by just 19 points.

Arsenal's 13 points also closed the distance to the top four.

Defending champions Liverpool jumped from fourth to second place after two rounds of fixtures, and the catch-up momentum was particularly strong.

While Fleet Street is raving about Manchester City's rise, defending champions Liverpool are watching it all in peace.

The experience of the past years has taught the generals of the Red Army that when nothing has been gained, do not laugh!

This is true for the lead, and so for the behind.

Manchester City, if you want to be proud, go for it!

The league has only been played for 9 rounds. (To be continued.) )