Video: Marcus Rashford's spectacular goal in the early stages of the Manchester derby

With a Manchester City in top form, occupying second position in the table behind Liverpool, and a Manchester United that had not reached its best version this season, the match promised to be vibrant. Furthermore, the absence of United's standout player, Rasmus Hojlund, due to injury, added uncertainty to the matchup.

Manchester United, without European competitions to distract them, focused on the league in the hope of improving their results and, perhaps, aspiring for a place in the Champions League, currently held by Aston Villa.

From the start, Manchester City demonstrated their dominance on the field, controlling the ball and generating scoring opportunities. However, in the seventh minute, in Manchester United's first significant arrival into the rival area, Marcus Rashford became the undisputed protagonist of the match.

Marcus Rashford's spectacular goal

André Onana took a long shot, which Bruno Fernandes controls wonderfully, the Portuguese holds on and gives in to the front for Rashford with the first touch, who, with the subtlety of a craftsman, caressed the ball and gave it a sharp hit that sent the ball to the same square but not before touching the crossbar to add epicness and beauty to the goal achieved by the Englishman.

The stadium erupted in jubilation, and Manchester United took the lead against all odds. Rashford's goal not only changed the course of the match, but will also remain etched in fans' memories as one of the season's highlights.