Pep Guardiola disputes Manchester United claim and lauds Man City star after derby win

Manchester City fans will be celebrating into the early hours following today's brilliant victory at Manchester United.

Pep Guardiola's side defeated their bitter rivals in comfortable fashion at Old Trafford. Erling Haaland gave the visitors the lead from the spot on 26 minutes when Rodri was fouled inside the area.

The Norwegian added a second after the interval when he headed home a brilliant Bernardo Silva cross. Haaland became provider 10 minutes from time as he squared the ball for Phil Foden to tap in at the back stick to ensure the spoils went back to the blue half of the city.

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Following another brilliant derby day, MEN Sport has pulled together the headlines.

Guardiola hailed his City team for ridding themselves of doubt in time to outclass United.

The win moved City nine points clear of their rivals, and up to within two of Tottenham at the top of the table.

The match emphasised the gulf between the teams and the clubs, with City having a clear vision and United struggling to muster up a coherent plan. However, while Guardiola praised the strong backing he has at the Etihad he rejected the idea that it had been easy for his team on Sunday.

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City were scared to lose Bernardo Silva this summer, Guardiola says, as he heaped praise on his 'irreplaceable' forward.

Bernardo was superb as City picked United apart at Old Trafford, assisting Haaland and never letting United's makeshift defence settle. It was a performance that underlined Bernardo's brilliance and importance to City - especially after he could have left the club in the summer before eventually signing a new contract.

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