Hiya and welcome to the latest episode of the MUFC From A Distance podcast.

In this episode, I look at the build-up to the derby and the game itself, starting with the criticism aimed at Michael Carrick before he’d even taken charge, and the usual suspects who seemed desperate for United to fail.

We get into the surprising team selection, the expected formation, and then what actually happened on the pitch. Passion, intelligence, attacking intent, and crucially, no retreat once United were ahead.

This was everything fans have been crying out for. The chances created, the tempo, the aggression — it genuinely should have been seven.

We’ll also touch on what this performance means going forward, with Arsenal up next, and whether this felt like a one-off or something United can finally build on.

A rare night where the noise was silenced on the pitch.