Fans hail Man Citys unsung hero of Man Utd rout who cost just £15million

10/02/2022

Unsung Manchester City hero Manuel Akanji played a key role in their demolition of rivals Manchester United – having only cost the club £15million on a five-year deal in the summer.

Akanji was somewhat of a surprise signing from Borussia Dortmund with the Switzerland international making only his second Premier League appearance with a start in the derby.

The 27-year-old played the full 90 minutes in the centre of defence alongside Nathan Ake – with Twitter singling him out after City cruised to a 6-3 victory at the Etihad.

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One fan wrote: "Manuel Akanji is the definition of a bargain."

With a second adding: "Manuel Akanji has been the bargain signing of the season so far. Been talking about him for a while."

A third continued: "Just here to say I absolutely love Manuel Akanji & Nathan Ake."

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A fourth said: "The usual players will get the headlines and rightly so but Manuel Akanji has not put a foot wrong in the City shirt."

With other fans noting his small price-tag by adding: "Manuel Akanji for £15million was a steal by Man City."

And another concluding: "Manuel Akanji btw, a very good signing for man city. shows how a world class organisation do their business."

With Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both scoring hat-tricks, Antony got one back for United before Anthony Martial's brace made it 6-3 at full-time.

Shortly after full-time, City's official Twitter account paid tribute to the performance of Akanji by writing: "96% pass completion from Akanji this afternoon.

"A solid Manchester derby debut!"

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