Casemiro

Casemiro has quickly established himself as one of Erik ten Hag's most important players and the Manchester United midfielder's passion was clear to see in ...

[Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) titles at Real Madrid, has made 25 appearances for United in all competitions this season, scoring twice and grabbing four assists. The boyhood Red Devil then poked home from Garnacho's cross to secure victory and three points, leaving United firmly in the title-race mix. [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) came from behind to [defeat their local rivals 2-1](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/man-utd-city-derby-highlights-28953306) and continue their stunning run of form under [Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag). In pre-season, we had a lot of discussions but you need the right player and we definitely have the right player. Yet again, his importance for United was clear to see in the Manchester Derby, when he helped to keep a star-studded City midfield including Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri quiet. The Brazilian has established himself as a key figure in Ten Hag's dressing room, with his winning pedigree from his trophy-laden stint at The Englishman's winning goal in the 82nd minute prompted ecstasy at Old Trafford, with wild celebrations among players and fans alike. "I am happy they did," Ten Hag said of Real Madrid's decision to part ways with their long-serving midfielder. I am really happy for Manchester United, for this team to have him because he is really raising the limits for Manchester United." [Have your say in the comments!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-rashford-goal-casemiro-28959056#comments-wrapper) [Manchester Derby](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-derby). [Jack Grealish](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jack-grealish) opened the scoring after coming off the bench for [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) before [Bruno Fernandes](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bruno-fernandes) equalised [under controversial circumstances](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/fernandes-rashford-goal-man-utd-28953938).