Liverpool may get high praise for specific trait but it's clearly rampant in Man City dressing room too

Manchester City kept up the pressure on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table and earned derby bragging rights in the process.

Pep Guardiola's side did the double over Manchester United, winning 3-1 at the Etihad in a scoreline that flattered the visitors', who were hopelessly outmatched, registering just two shots to the Blues' 27, although they did lead at the breaks thanks to a stunning goal from Marcus Rashford.

It always felt inevitable that City would find a way back in though and Phil Foden's second-half double turned the game on its head before Erling Haaland rounded off the scoring in injury time.

Taking the fight to Liverpool

For the sixth time in their last 12 Premier League games, Manchester City came back from a losing position to claim some points. Five of those matches have been won.

City aren't coasting to a league title this season. In fact, they are in a gripping battle with Liverpool and Arsenal, but in a month when the narrative around Liverpool has seemed unstoppable, Pep Guardiola's side are showing their mettle.

Against Luton, Everton, Newcastle, Brentford, Chelsea and now Manchester United, City have been behind at half-time. They have won five of those and had enough chances to beat Chelsea as well.

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It's been a remarkable run for a team that is more accustomed to dominating games and running away with them. They have had to dig in and work hard for their rewards, but their 12-game unbeaten run in the league has been earned through a combination of beauty and grit.

Seeing Liverpool win in the 99th minute at Nottingham Forest only added to the sense that there is destiny at play at Anfield, but City