The Athletic has live coverage of Manchester United vs Manchester City in the Premier League. It is straight into the thick of it for Michael Carrick as Manchester United’s new interim head coach, as he finds himself charged with the task of besting Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on Saturday.

Manchester City didn’t know what hit them as the Michael Carrick era began at Old Trafford.

Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes starred as Manchester United pulled off a wholly unexpected 2-0 win over Manchester City in a euphoric return to the Red Devils' dugout for Michael Carrick. United made a blistering start and scored two offside goals in a convincing first half.

Michael Carrick and his staff had the right attacking ideas on Saturday — and it was the players' execution that brought it to life

Manchester City struggled against a re-energised Manchester United in the derby with a 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford. City were kept on the defensive by an intense United and fell behind to Bryan Mbeumo's 65th-minute goal.

Pep Guardiola suffered a resounding loss to Michael Carrick at Old Trafford.

Michael Carrick tasted victory in his first game back as Man Utd head coach after his side put in their best performance of the season to beat Manchester City.

In one of the most embarrassing results in Pep Guardiola's illustrious career, Norwegian underdogs Bodo/Glimt demolished Manchester City 3-1 at the Aspmyra Stadium on Tuesday night, marking their first-ever Champions League victory and keeping their playoff hopes alive.