Manchester City scored six past Manchester United for the second time this season in the Premier League 2, yet their head coach was more pleased with the discipline and mentality they showed than the goals they scored.
After racing into a two-goal lead within 15 minutes, City were boosted by a red card for United defender Sonny Aljofree on Saturday and a quick third that killed the contest. United would try and limit the goals against them from that point, bringing on 36-year-old coach Tom Huddlestone, and the second half was a much slower affair.
Still, City remained patient and added three more late on to complete their rout, and head coach Brian Barry-Murphy chose to focus on the mental strength of his side.