Manchester City 1 Manchester United 0

What a loss. Down to 10 men, we played so well that City needed to put in a defensive midfielder to shore up their defence. In fact, we looked as though we had the extra man. So proud of the boys.

1) Smalling's Last Game In A Long While

His red card in the 32' was one of the stupidest compilation of yellows I've ever seen. Obviously that was the key reason behind our loss and we an lay all e blame for tonight on him. The first yellow for blocking Joe Hart's keeper kick was stupid. The second yellow for scything James Milner down was equally stupid. What was he thinking man?! Surely Blackett and McNair, who today showed far more composure than Smalling and Rojo combined, deserves a start now. I don't wanna see Smalling start anymore in a long, long time.

2) The Rest Are Heroes

There is something about going down one man against the current champions. I honestly feared the worst an was expecting a goal rush like our 6-1 defeat three years ago. City were cutting us up so easily and you'd thought we were in for a hiding. Instead, after predictably conceding the first goal, our boys seemed galvanized and determined to put up a dignified performance. And the they did so well.

3) Special Mentions

It's hard to single out everyone for a stellar performance last night, but some managed to stand out even further to be counted. Fellaini gets my vote for MOTM. The guy is a monster when utilized properly, and the last few games have proved that. Compared to last season under Moyes, this season under LVG Fellaini looks like a different animal altogether, with some backup tactics obviously planned exclusively for him. David de Gea is a world class keeper. So many saves during the game he made look so simple. Amazing! Daley Blind's job is unglamourous but against top opponents he's really done everything so well, mopping up attack after attack. The cog that bounded the defence and attack. Luke Shaw is getting his fitness back and is showing why we paid so much money for him. 

4) Injuries

Our defene is currently in tatters. Rafael is injured again, Rojo dislocated hi shoulder last night, Evans and Jones still on the treatment table. So much that in the 2nd half our CBs were Carrick and McNair, who both put in a very good shift. Like I said earlier, time to start a new pairing of Blackett and McNair, ditch the start-stop trio of Evans/Jones/Smalling.

5) The Ascendency

I've said it a few times this season, yes this is our worst start in EPL history, but when you look at what happened last year where we deteriorated at an accelerating rate as the season wore on, I actually see a reverse of that situation. LVG and Giggs have done a wonderful job and you can see that in the players' performances, which just keeps getting better and better. Obviously results are the key component but at the rate we are playing, I have no doubt that the good results will come sooner rather than later. Let's get that win next week against Crystal Palace!

Onwards and upwards!

GGMU!!!