Manchester City 4-1 Manchester United: Kevin de Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez settle derby
Manchester City outclassed Manchester United to maintain control of the Premier League title race with an outstanding display at Etihad Stadium.
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Kevin De Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez Star As Manchester City Thrash Manchester United In Derby Clash
Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez each scored twice as Manchester City sealed a 4-1 victory over cross-town rivals Manchester United in their derby meeting in the Premier League on Sunday. Playing at the Etihad Stadium in front of their home fans, City made a flying start as they took the lead in the fifth minute, courtesy of a De Bruyne strike. Running into the middle inside United's box, De Bruyne neatly finished off a pass from the left flank to put his side ahead. United didn't take too long to respond. After a couple of half-chances that United failed to take advantage of, Jadon Sancho cut in from the left during a counter-attack and curled in the ball spectacularly into the back of the net to level the scores.
Ronaldo out of Manchester derby; Varane, Shaw missing with Covid
Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Sunday's Manchester derby due to a hip injury, while Raphael Varane and Luke Shaw have been sidelined with Covid.
Why Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane aren't in Manchester United squad vs Man City
Cristiano Ronaldo is missing the Manchester derby with a hip injury and Raphael Varane and Luke Shaw are both absent with Covid.
Cristiano Ronaldo Misses Manchester United's Derby Clash vs City
Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from the Manchester United squad to face Manchester City on Sunday as Ralf Rangnick did not name a recognised striker in his starting line-up at the Etihad. Edinson Cavani also missed out due to injury, while Marcus Rashford was left on the bench as Rangnick opted for Anthony Elanga and Jadon Sancho in a makeshift attack. Raphael Varane and Luke Shaw are also missing for United due to testing positive for coronavirus. Ronaldo could have ended up at City had the final days of the summer transfer window gone differently as United swooped in to ensure the five-time Ballon d'Or winner returned to Old Trafford.
'Giving the title to Man City!' - Man United fans react to derby XI as Varane and Ronaldo absent
Interim manager Ralf Rangnick has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's derby showdown with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon, with both Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo missing out.
Man City vs Manchester United LIVE team news and predicted line ups ahead of Manchester derby
Manchester will come to a standstill on Sunday afternoon as City host United in the latest derby fixture, with kick-off at 4:30pm GMT from the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester United possible line up without Cristiano Ronaldo in Man City derby fixture
After initially looking like he would have a fully fit squad to face Manchester City, Ralf Rangnick now appears to have been dealt four hefty blows on the eve of the game.