Ruben Amorim knew what kind of game he was in for, and he knew which Manchester United players he’d select as a result. He wants athletes that “run like mad dogs,” and that trait will always be important on Derby Day. It appeared that this would be his most significant team selection to date, which proved to be correct in terms of both who was and was not on the teamsheet. On a day when United needed to run and run to overcome Manchester City, Amorim chose guys who work hard.

Forget about quality for a minute. Rasmus Hojlund is United’s most productive No. 9. Amad and Mason Mount are two offensive midfielders known for their tireless work ethic. Manuel Ugarte and Bruno Fernandes will not leave you alone in the back, while Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot will be all over the pitch all day.

Forget about quality for a minute. Rasmus Hojlund is United’s most productive No. 9. Amad and Mason Mount are two offensive midfielders known for their tireless work ethic. Manuel Ugarte and Bruno Fernandes will not leave you alone in the back, while Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot will be all over the pitch all day.

This team may not have revealed who Amorim values the most in this squad just yet, but it did reveal who he trusts. And it’s no surprise that he believes in the workhorses and the athletes who are most likely to behave like crazy dogs on Derby Day.