Juan Mata started as Manchester United hosted their closest rivals Manchester city for this second time this season after suffering 4-0 defeat in the hands of Conte’s boys, Chelsea.
The Spaniard pounced to drive low into the corner from Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s pull-back.
City boss Pep Guardiola made nine changes to his side.
Paul Pogba could have broken the lead earlier with City stopper denying him an open chance.
City are now in six games without a win in all competitions., the worst for his worst run as a manager.
This is the worst worst run for Pep as a manager.
Victory was United’s second in five matches., and only Jose Mourinho’s fourth win in 18 meetings with Guardiola.
Yesterday win was also Jose Mourinho’s fourth win in 18 meetings with Guardiola.
Mourinho praises United fans
“We were on a good run of results but it was a big defeat – numbers that the history of this club doesn’t deserve.
“When I’m in a club my heart belongs to the fans and I felt deeply for them.
“The reality is that I never had people like these ones. We lost 4-0 and they were supportive.
“Today the stadium was full of real support and it looks like the love people have for the club is bigger than bad results, bigger than three bad seasons. We must give something back.”
Pep Guardiola
On the other side of management, City boss praised young players in his team for giving all to the team but urged city team to be more clinical.
“I’m proud of the young players and how they played.
“At that level you need to be more clinical with the last pass but it’s difficult against United. We are happy. I want to try to win but now we’ll focus on the next competitions.”