Manchester derby dominated by City! De Bruyne was outstanding in the match

United arrived at the Etihad Stadium without Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo. The Premier League leader made the most of the absence of the Red Devils’ biggest attacking star, scoring four goals.

The match started very briskly, already in the 5th minute Jack Grealish had the first chance and sent a pass between the penalty spot and the small white space to Kevin De Bruyne, who made no mistake – 1: 0.

But United managed to equalize, after a pass from Paul Pogba, Jadon Sancho broke free and equalized with a precise shot to the left post of goalkeeper Ederson. It was the 9th assist for Pogba this season – 1: 1.

Manchester City took their lead back though, after a misplaced ball, Foden worked the ball around Lindelöf. But he was brilliantly saved by De Gea.

But Maguire, a bit incomprehensibly, let the ball go behind him, Grealish still missed from the second wave, but Kevin De Bruyne was in the right place again, who uncompromisingly shot past the Spanish goalkeeper – 2: 1.

Grealish and Mahrez were still active, and Jadon Sancho for United, but none of the chances were on target. That was all of the first half, City were much more active, their attacks created a lot of confusion in the United defence and the Red Devils were held by the great De Gea.

The second half was entirely Manchester City’s preserve, first Mahrez had a chance in the 55th minute but his shot was brought down by Fred.

The same player found a pass from De Bruyne two minutes later, but sent the ball just over the Spanish goalkeeper’s goal. De Bruyne then attacked for a hat-trick, but again De Gea was ready after a shot from a direct kick.

In the 69th minute, however, the score changed as Riyad Mahrez headed in the ball after a well-taken corner kick and increased the Cityzens’ lead to 3-1.

A great moment came in the 82nd minute when Joao Cancelo got into the United penalty area and volleyed the ball behind the goalkeeper. But De Gea again held his team.

The nail in the coffin of the Red Devils was added again by Riyad Mahrez, after an individual action and a pass from Ilkay Gündogan, he shot past De Gea – 4: 1.

Manchester City defeated United 4: 1 in the derby, Kevin De Bruyne was rightly named player of the match, City increased their lead at the top of the Premier League to 6 points.

But the Reds have a game in hand. United hardly showed anything in the match, the absence of Ronaldo and Cavani was noticeable, on the other hand Bruno Fernandes continues his bad form.

Source: O2TV