Despite Marcus Rashford's early goal, the Red Devils appeared inferior, lacking conviction, and seemed reluctant to possess the ball and play assertive football. Casemiro, acknowledging City as the team to beat, emphasized the need for humility and expressed that United should mirror City's successful strategies in recent seasons.

Following a challenging day attempting to counterattack, Casemiro mentioned that injuries, including those to key players like Lisandro Martinez and Rasmus Hojlund, have taken a toll. While acknowledging the difficulty, he highlighted that injuries can't be an excuse for the team's poor performance, though the extent of the injury crisis has been significant.

Casemiro also discussed the hope for positive changes under INEOS ownership, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. With plans to overhaul the club's structure and genuine optimism about the future, Casemiro believes that external investment, like that from INEOS, is crucial for the club's growth. He expressed optimism that the new owners will work towards elevating the club's level, much like City has done.