O Manchester City won the derby against Manchester United 4-1 this Sunday at Etihad Stadium. Derby was marked by the great performance of midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who scored two goals and provided an assist. Guardiola’s team further consolidates the leadership of the Premier League.
Manchester City’s first goal came five minutes into the game. Bernardo Silva managed a great move down the left and crossed low for De Bruyne to shoot goalkeeper De Gea’s goal.
United drew level in the 22nd minute with Jadon Sancho, who was revealed in the Citizens. In a beautiful counterattack, Pogba launched Sancho, who took the marker out of the play, and hit with style to take out Ederson.
The hosts were back in front six minutes later, again with De Bruyne. Foden got a beautiful hat in the small area and submitted it to De Gea’s defense. On the rebound, the Belgian finished without major problems.
In the second stage, City turned the victory into a rout. In the 23rd minute, De Bruyne took a corner perfectly at the feet of Mahrez, who finished firmly. In the last minutes of the game, Mahrez scored again after a great pass from Gundogan. United offered little resistance and showed why they were going through a difficult phase.
The star Cristiano Ronaldo felt a problem in the hip and missed the United Derby.
With this result, City reached 69 points and opened six points in relation to Liverpool, second in the Premier League. The Red Devils are in 5th place with 47.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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