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Man City vs Manchester United LIVE highlights and reaction from Manchester derby as Riyad Mahrez secures win
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.
Premier League result - Manchester City move six points clear with easy win over derby rivals United
Manchester City got the better of their city rivals as they overcame Manchester United 3-1 in a ding-dong battle at the Etihad Stadium. A brace from Kevin de Bruyne was separated by a Jadon Sancho equaliser, before Riyad Mahrez's delightful volley wrapped up the three points, as Pep Guardiola gave Ralf Rangnick a sour first taste of a Manchester derby.
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.
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.
Man City vs Manchester United confirmed line-ups for Premier League game today
Manchester City and Manchester United meet at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday
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.
'People say we had it' — Kevin de Bruyne reveals Man City reaction to Liverpool title race
Kevin de Bruyne has admitted Manchester City are under no illusions in the title race despite claims the title was "in the bag".