Enzo Maresca on 10-man Man City win in Manchester derby — 'What a chaos'
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Enzo Maresca saw his derby plans change in a hurry when Manchester City's Phil Foden was sent off before the derby was a half-hour old against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.
It didn't change his desired results.
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Erling Haaland's second half goal gave Manchester City a huge win over their Manchester derby rivals on Sunday, keeping the visitors atop the table as they met Arsenal's 4-0-0 record head-on.
How did Enzo Maresca view the big win and the red card to Foden?
Enzo Maresca reaction to Phil Foden red card, Man City win in Manchester derby
You said before the game you had to embrace the chaos: "What a chaos. With the red card changed our plan a little bit but credit to the players because their effort, the spirit has been brilliant."
"The moment we go to 10 players it changes all the players. At the beginning we wanted to create an overload in the middle but after 23 minutes it changed completely."
Do you think Foden's red card was fair? "Can be a red card but in the same action can be a red card for Bruno. It is what it is."
What did the red card do? "Changed the plan for us but also changed the plan for them. They are unbelievable in transition and the moment we went to 10 men we didn't give them any transition. The tactical plan is one thing but the main thing today was the effort from the players, outstanding."
Great moment for you: "It's a great moment. Last year at Chelsea we were down to 10 players after three minutes. Hopefully next time we stay with 11."
Did you think the goal was offside? "I think it was completely clear that it was entirely onside. I asked the fourth official and he was telling me they checked, it was clear, and it was good."
On Donnarumma's late save: "That was Gigio. We need Gigio for that. That's why he's here. That's why the club decided to buy him because he's a fantastic keeper."