This derby felt like more than a win; it felt like a shift. Under Michael Carrick, United did not cling on against Manchester City - they stood up to them, played with nerve, and took control when it mattered.

This week, we look back at a match won in moments. United showed composure, calmness and bravery when it mattered. Two goals, properly earned, and a performance managed with a composure we have rarely seen this season.

It is only one match, and the real signs of progress will come in games we are expected to dominate, but it carries weight: belief restored, momentum created, and the Carrick era beginning with a statement.

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