19:45 – The summary of the meeting: impressive Citizens
A champion victory! Launched into a breathless title race with Liverpool, Manchester City knew they were expected in this derby against their Mancunian rival. Ideally put into orbit by De Bruyne, Guardiola’s club saw Sancho surprise his players a few minutes later.
Unfortunately for United, the Belgian was in a state of grace this afternoon. After restoring the advantage to his team, he sent a superb pass for Mahrez, who came twice to increase the score for the Citizens.
In the standings, Manchester City recovers its six-point lead over Liverpool, while Manchester United loses ground in the race for the Champions League.
19:35 – Bad operation for Manchester United
The defeat against Manchester City does not help the affairs of Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammates in the race for qualification for the Champions League. Earlier in the day, Arsenal beat Watford in a show game to move past Manchester United.
As a reminder, the Gunners have three games behind!
19:33 – The calendar of the two teams
On the next day, Manchester City will challenge Crystal Palace on March 14. Manchester United will host Tottenham on March 12.
19:28 – First away defeat for Rangnick
For the first time since his induction at the head of Manchester United, the German coach conceded his first defeat outside Old Trafford.
19:26 – End of the game!
The Citizens strike a blow in the title race. They overcome Manchester United, carried by Mahrez and De Bruyne. They again have a 6-point lead.
19:21 – Goal finally awarded for Mahrez
The VAR validates the Algerian’s second goal of the match! It’s a real demonstration from Manchester City.
19:19 – Goal by Mahrez disallowed for offside
The Algerian thought he scored his second goal of the game, but he finds himself in an offside position.
19:19 – Gündogan misses the inevitable
Perfectly served by Grealish, the German completely unscrews his shot when he was alone at the far post.
19:12 – Cancelo’s scissor!
Another great move from City. From the right side, Kyle Walker sends a cross to the far post. Cancelo is alone, has time to arm a scissor on which De Gea relaxes perfectly. Manchester United is no longer there.
19:11 – City will end 4 years of drought
Note that Manchester City’s last victory at home against United dates back to November 11, 2018. The Citizens won… 3-1!
19:09 – Exit of De Bruyne
The man of this meeting gives way to Gündogan for the last ten minutes of play between Manchester United and Manchester City.
19:04 – De Gea avoids the 4th goal
De Bruyne inherits a ball from Grealish at the entrance to the area. He shifts Mahrez, in the area, who strikes hard at the near post but De Gea saves with both fists.
19:01 – Ninth goal of the season for Mahrez
Thanks to his superb achievement against Manchester United, the Sky Blues striker has achieved his best accounting year this season with 9 goals in particular.
18:58 – Mahrez goes for his goal!
Manchester City is heading straight for success. De Bruyne addresses a corner towards Mahrez who places a lightly touched flat foot. De Gea can’t do anything.
18:56 – Yellow card for Maguire
The captain of the Red Devils is logically warned for a foul on De Bruyne.