Owen Hargreaves has claimed that he heard some members of Manchester United’s coaching team say they would score a second on the counter during the 2-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday.
Goals from Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay were enough for United to secure their third win this season over rivals City.
The Red Devils always looked to be in the driving seat at Old Trafford, and despite enjoying more possession, City could barely get near their goal.
This was clearly a situation the hosts were happy to be in, based on the chat coming from their coaches bench. According to Hargreaves, who played for both clubs, United’s staff felt they were always likely to get a second, something he personally agreed with.
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