In a most anticipated Manchester Derby at Old Trafford, Manchester City has extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in the EPL and extend their lead at the top of the log to 11 points after defeating their archrivals Manchester United at Old Trafford by 2 goals to 1.
The win also ended Man United’s 40 unbeaten run at home which date back to 2016 when City won at Old Trafford.
Man City deservedly took the lead when David Silva nicked ball home through De Gea after 42 minutes of play and Man United got back into the game after a lackluster defending from Otamendi and Delph allowed Rashford the opportunity to finish calmly pass Eiderson.
Lukaku who had a nightmare game had his clearance in the box pounced on by City defender Otamendi to restore City’s lead.
Eiderson made a decisive double late intervention from Lukaku’s close tapping and Juan Mata.
Man City also set another winning record in the EPL after their 14 successive wins this season.
United’s formation shows an attacking intent with Rashford, Lukaku, Jesse Lingard and Martial all included in the starting lineup but they spent most of the first half defending City’s attack.
City were far more better in possession boosting of 65% possession to United’s 35 and had 14 shots with 7 on target compared to Manchester United 5 shots with only 2 on target.
They have now opened an 11 points gap at the summit of the league ahead of their closest opponents Man United.
Someone might be tempted to ask, is the title over?
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