Manchester City had VAR and a slice of luck from referee Chris Kavanagh to thank after they inflicted a first away defeat on Sheffield United this season.
Manchester United 4, Newcastle United 1 – Player Ratings
Anthony Martial’s brace bookended goals by Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford as Manchester United beat Newcastle Utd 4-1 at home.
David De Gea clanger condemns Man Utd to first defeat in seven matches at Watford
Manchester United fell to a first defeat in seven matches as they were deservedly beaten by rock bottom Watford in the Premier League.
Manchester City 3, Leicester City 1 – Player Ratings
Goals by Riyad Mahrez, Ilkay Gundogan, and Gabriel Jesus completed a Manchester City comeback after they came from behind to best Leicester City.
Manchester United 3, Colchester United 0 – Player Ratings
Three goals early in the second half saw Manchester United beat Colchester United and become the final club in the hat for the Carabao Cup semi finals.