Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

As it happenedended1541967374

Manchester City vs Manchester United as it happened: City move 12 points ahead of rivals after convincing win

Re-live the action from the Etihad

Michael Jones
Sunday 11 November 2018 17:53 GMT
Comments
Manchester City v Manchester United: Preview

Champions Manchester City moved 12 points ahead of rivals Manchester United in the Premier League with a hard-fought 3-1 win in Sunday's derby.

David Silva opened the scoring as the leaders made a blistering start at the Etihad Stadium and Sergio Aguero doubled the advantage with a his eighth derby goal after the break.

United, who were without Paul Pogba, responded through Anthony Martial after substitute Romelu Lukaku won a penalty but Ilkay Gundogan wrapped up victory for the hosts.

What time does it start?

Manchester City vs Manchester United kicks off at 4:30pm (GMT)

Where can I watch it?

Live coverage will be provided by Sky Sports' Premier League and Main Event channels from 4:15pm. Paying customers can also stream the match online via the Sky Sports app. Alternatively, the fixture is available on Now TV by grabbing a Sky Sports Day Pass for just £7.99.

Highlights will be shown at 10:30pm on BBC One.

Player to watch…

Gabriel Jesus: The Brazilian had not scored for Manchester City since 25 September before his hat-trick against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night. While the bizarre penalty award involving Raheem Sterling took the limelight, the 21-year-old’s contribution was outstanding in all areas as City recorded their biggest win in the Champions League. Jesus may initially be on the bench on Sunday given Sergio Aguero’s recent form, but he once again demonstrated the talent that could be the difference in the derby.

Form guide…

Manchester City: WWWWWW

Manchester United: WDLWWW

Odds…

Manchester City to win: 4/11

Manchester United to win: 7/1

Draw: 4/1

1541959299

72 mins: Man City 2 - 1 Man Utd

It's Man City's turn to get everyone behind the ball, but United aren't threatening they're just playing the ball across the mid-field.

Mata and Sanchez come on for United as Herrera and Rashford go off. 

Michael Jones11 November 2018 18:01
1541959432

75 mins: Man City 2 - 1 Man Utd

United win a free kick in City's half. The ball comes into the box but City defend well and then break with Raheem Sterling, there are four City players to United's two as Sterling gives it to Sane. Sane shoots and sends it way over the bar. 

Michael Jones11 November 2018 18:03
1541959693

78 mins: Man City 2 - 1 Man Utd

Gundogan replaces Aguero as Ederson plays another long ball to Sane. He switches the play to give the ball to Bernardo Silva and a scrap for the ball happens in Man Utd's box before it is cleared away.

Michael Jones11 November 2018 18:08
1541960041

84 mins: Man City 2 - 1 Man Utd

Man City hold off a Utd attack and they move the ball forward themselves. At the minute they look content to hold on to the ball and wait for an opening to appear. 

Michael Jones11 November 2018 18:14
1541960093

86 mins: Man City 3 - 1 Man Utd - Gundogan

Gundogan starts the move, playing Sterling into the box. Sterling gives the ball to Bernardo Silva on the right. He takes his time and hits the ball into the centre of the penalty area. Gundogan drifts away from Matic, brings the ball down and sends it home. 

Michael Jones11 November 2018 18:14
1541960445

90 mins: Man City 3 - 1 Man Utd

3 added minutes at the end of the match. David Silva comes off as Phil Foden makes an appearance. 

Michael Jones11 November 2018 18:20
1541960567

Man City 3 - 1 Man Utd

A thoroughly deserved win for Manchester City. They were the better team from the start, but a minor blip from Ederson threatened to bring United back into the contest. They looked sharp, strong and clinical and as such move back to the top of the Premier League.  

Michael Jones11 November 2018 18:22

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in