Phil Foden's brace and Erling Haaland's amazing finishing hands Manchester City victory over neighbors Manchester United.
It was a game of two different halves, with the Red Devils being courageous in the first 45, while Pep Guardiola's side pulled the strings in the second period.
Manchester United raced into an early lead in the 8th minute, with Marcus Rashford smashing a shot from 25 yards out.
Rashford was set up by Bruno Fernandes after the Portuguese controlled a well-lofted upfield pass from Andre Onana.
In the 15th minute, Phil Foden was put through on goal by Bernardo Silva, but the Englishman's effort was kicked behind by Onana.
Four minutes later, Foden was put through one-on-one with Andre Onana, but he also couldn't bury the opportunity, with Onana putting it behind for a corner.
There were also feeble protests by Manchester City in the 25th minute, complaining that Diogo Dalot had handled the ball in the box.
However, following a VAR review, it was seen that his hand was in a natural position and as such, no penalty.
Rodri's volley attempt in the 34th minute was tipped away by Andre Onana, while Erling Haaland couldn't convert a glorious opportunity in the 45th minute after being set up nicely by Phil Foden.
It was a shocking miss by the Norwegian, with fans stunned that the Premier League top scorer last term couldn't convert from close range.
Manchester United went into the break leading at the interval, after scaling through a grueling test from the Cityzens in the opening half.
The second duration was more of a nightmare for the Red Devils, as Erik Ten Hag's side were cut open like a hot knife slicing through butter.
Four minutes before the hour mark, Phil Foden struck a magnificent curler following a short pass from Rodri, beating Andre Onana in goal for Manchester United.
Julian Alvarez came on in the 59th minute, replacing Jeremy Doku, who was largely ineffective in the first 45.
Erik Ten Hag in a bid to lock up shop, brought on Willy Kambwala for Johnny Evans, who was looking leggy as the game wore on.
In the 75 minute, Antony also came on to replace Marcus Rashford, who aside from the goal had a dreadful evening at the Etihad.
Five minutes later, Foden struck again, converting coolly in the area, following a one-two with Julian Alvarez.
Subsequently, the Red Devils introduced Omari Forson for Alejandro Garnacho, while Sofyan Amrabat came on for Kobbie Mainoo.
Manchester United couldn't contain the pressure from Manchester City and Erling Haaland penned his name on the score sheet in magnificent fashion.
He shrugged off his misses in the first 45, to finish off a chance created by Rodri, following a costly error from Amrabat.
Anyway, Manchester City following the comeback win over rivals Manchester United moved one spot behind league leaders Liverpool.
They have amassed 62 points from 27 matches this campaign, while the Reds have accrued 63 points this term.
The title race is shaping up nicely, with the big boys showing guts and confidence in the crucial moments.
Manchester Is Blue!
It was a game of two different halves, with the Red Devils being courageous in the first 45, while Pep Guardiola's side pulled the strings in the second period.
Manchester United raced into an early lead in the 8th minute, with Marcus Rashford smashing a shot from 25 yards out.
Rashford was set up by Bruno Fernandes after the Portuguese controlled a well-lofted upfield pass from Andre Onana.
In the 15th minute, Phil Foden was put through on goal by Bernardo Silva, but the Englishman's effort was kicked behind by Onana.
Four minutes later, Foden was put through one-on-one with Andre Onana, but he also couldn't bury the opportunity, with Onana putting it behind for a corner.
There were also feeble protests by Manchester City in the 25th minute, complaining that Diogo Dalot had handled the ball in the box.
However, following a VAR review, it was seen that his hand was in a natural position and as such, no penalty.
Rodri's volley attempt in the 34th minute was tipped away by Andre Onana, while Erling Haaland couldn't convert a glorious opportunity in the 45th minute after being set up nicely by Phil Foden.
It was a shocking miss by the Norwegian, with fans stunned that the Premier League top scorer last term couldn't convert from close range.
Manchester United went into the break leading at the interval, after scaling through a grueling test from the Cityzens in the opening half.
The second duration was more of a nightmare for the Red Devils, as Erik Ten Hag's side were cut open like a hot knife slicing through butter.
Four minutes before the hour mark, Phil Foden struck a magnificent curler following a short pass from Rodri, beating Andre Onana in goal for Manchester United.
Julian Alvarez came on in the 59th minute, replacing Jeremy Doku, who was largely ineffective in the first 45.
Erik Ten Hag in a bid to lock up shop, brought on Willy Kambwala for Johnny Evans, who was looking leggy as the game wore on.
In the 75 minute, Antony also came on to replace Marcus Rashford, who aside from the goal had a dreadful evening at the Etihad.
Five minutes later, Foden struck again, converting coolly in the area, following a one-two with Julian Alvarez.
Subsequently, the Red Devils introduced Omari Forson for Alejandro Garnacho, while Sofyan Amrabat came on for Kobbie Mainoo.
Manchester United couldn't contain the pressure from Manchester City and Erling Haaland penned his name on the score sheet in magnificent fashion.
He shrugged off his misses in the first 45, to finish off a chance created by Rodri, following a costly error from Amrabat.
Anyway, Manchester City following the comeback win over rivals Manchester United moved one spot behind league leaders Liverpool.
They have amassed 62 points from 27 matches this campaign, while the Reds have accrued 63 points this term.
The title race is shaping up nicely, with the big boys showing guts and confidence in the crucial moments.
Manchester Is Blue!
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