Three thoughts on Manchester United’s 4-2 win vs. Manchester City in the Premier League.
1. Man United claim derby day honours
Now the balance of power has changed. For the first time since 2012, Manchester United have won a derby and, with the victory, have gone four points clear of Manchester City. They have recorded six straight league wins, whereas their neighbours’ slump continues. A sixth defeat in eight fixtures meant it wasn’t only the Mancunian downpour that made Manuel Pellegrini look a beleaguered figure as he stood on the Old Trafford touchline.
Predictably, the Chilean was serenaded with chants of “You’re getting sacked in the morning” after losing both the match and his 100 percent derby record. It meant there was no record fifth consecutive win for City in this fixture and no fourth successive triumph at Old Trafford.
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(ESPN FC) Manchester United comprehensively beat Manchester City on derby day
Three thoughts on Manchester United’s 4-2 win vs. Manchester City in the Premier League.
1. Man United claim derby day honours
Now the balance of power has changed. For the first time since 2012, Manchester United have won a derby and, with the victory, have gone four points clear of Manchester City. They have recorded six straight league wins, whereas their neighbours’ slump continues. A sixth defeat in eight fixtures meant it wasn’t only the Mancunian downpour that made Manuel Pellegrini look a beleaguered figure as he stood on the Old Trafford touchline.
Predictably, the Chilean was serenaded with chants of “You’re getting sacked in the morning” after losing both the match and his 100 percent derby record. It meant there was no record fifth consecutive win for City in this fixture and no fourth successive triumph at Old Trafford.
Read it all.