Manchester City vs Manchester United as it happened: City move 12 points ahead of rivals after convincing win
Re-live the action from the Etihad
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Your support makes all the difference.Champions Manchester City moved 12 points ahead of rivals Manchester United in the Premier League with a hard-fought 3-1 win in Sunday's derby.
David Silva opened the scoring as the leaders made a blistering start at the Etihad Stadium and Sergio Aguero doubled the advantage with a his eighth derby goal after the break.
United, who were without Paul Pogba, responded through Anthony Martial after substitute Romelu Lukaku won a penalty but Ilkay Gundogan wrapped up victory for the hosts.
What time does it start?
Manchester City vs Manchester United kicks off at 4:30pm (GMT)
Where can I watch it?
Live coverage will be provided by Sky Sports' Premier League and Main Event channels from 4:15pm. Paying customers can also stream the match online via the Sky Sports app. Alternatively, the fixture is available on Now TV by grabbing a Sky Sports Day Pass for just £7.99.
Highlights will be shown at 10:30pm on BBC One.
Player to watch…
Gabriel Jesus: The Brazilian had not scored for Manchester City since 25 September before his hat-trick against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night. While the bizarre penalty award involving Raheem Sterling took the limelight, the 21-year-old’s contribution was outstanding in all areas as City recorded their biggest win in the Champions League. Jesus may initially be on the bench on Sunday given Sergio Aguero’s recent form, but he once again demonstrated the talent that could be the difference in the derby.
Form guide…
Manchester City: WWWWWW
Manchester United: WDLWWW
Odds…
Manchester City to win: 4/11
Manchester United to win: 7/1
Draw: 4/1
Good morning and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of today's Premier League clash between rivals Manchester City and Manchester United, brought to you from the Etihad Stadium.
All eyes will be on United's team news ahead of kick-off as they were dealt a serious concern on Friday with news of an injury suffered by Paul Pogba. Will the midfielder be fit to play a part in this afternoon's match? We'll find out when the teams are revealed at 3:30pm GMT ahead of the 4:30pm kick-off.
In the meantime, read chief football writer Miguel Delaney's match preview on why today;s derby is the perfect finale to what has been an action-packed and dramatic week in Manchester:
It's still early but how do you feel about no Pogba or Lukaku for the Manchester derby today?
Team news
So as rumoured, there is no Paul Pogba for Manchester United as the midfielder misses out with injury, and even though Romelu Lukaku is fit again he is only included on the bench as Marcus Rashford is reinstated to the starting line-up in place of Alexis Sanchez and Marouane Fellaini starts.
For City, the big call by Guardiola is that Riyad Mahrez starts ahead of Leroy Sane, but they are otherwise as you'd expect as Sergio Aguero returns to the starting line-up despite Gabriel Jesus' hat-trick in mid-week.
Man City 0 - 0 Man Utd
City start the match and send the ball to their own defence, looking to draw United forward and run into the gaps.
3 mins: Man City 0 - 0 Man Utd
David Silva passes the ball into the box from the left and Aguero misses the ball. Great chance for City to open the scoring and United's defence looks shaky already.
6 mins: Man City 0 - 0 Man Utd
Sterling runs in behind Ashley Young as the ball comes over the top and he wins a corner. City play it quickly and Lingard gives away a free kick for a challenge on Sterling.
9 mins: Man City 0 - 0 Man Utd
Mahrez takes another corner for City, he shoves Herrera off the ball and fires the header at the near post. The referee gives a foul against him.
11 mins: Man City 1 - 0 Man Utd - David Silva
United have been pulled apart by City. Sterling crosses the ball from the left and Bernardo Silva keeps the ball in play putting it back across goal. David Silva claims it works it onto his let foot and puts City in front.
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