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
SECOND HALF: Man City 1 - 0 Man Utd
United get the second half underway, they boot it into the far right corner and give away a goal kick.
48 mins: Man City 2 - 0 Man Utd - Aguero
What a goal! Fernandinho wins the ball in mid-field and gives it Bernardo Silva. Silva sends Aguero running towards goal. Aguero combines with Mahrez in a one-two to beat the defenders before smashing the ball past De Gea.
51 mins: Man City 2 - 0 Man Utd
Man City have only conceded one second half goal so far this season. United will need to score three if they're to win this game now. They've done it before against City but the task looks a long way out of reach.
54 mins: Man City 2 - 0 Man Utd
Fernandinho slots a ball over the top into the box as Sterling makes a good run to claim it. He takes too long on the ball and Smalling forces him to take the ball out of play.
57 mins: Man City 2 - 0 Man Utd
Jesse Lingard is replaced with Romelu Lukaku, Man Utd jsut haven't been able to fully utilise the English forward.
Lukaku's in the action straight away as Ederson brings him down for a penalty.
58 mins: Man City 2 - 1 Man Utd - Martial
Martial steps up and takes the spot kick. He places the ball into the bottom right corner and United have a lifeline.
60 mins: Man City 2 - 1 Man Utd
United look to have more belief in them after the goal. They're playing with more pace, moving forward in numbers and causing City more problems.
63 mins: Man City 2 - 1 Man Utd
Mahrez is replaced by Leroy Sane. Aguero wins a free kick as Ashley Young handles the ball. David Silva delivers the ball into the box but Luke Shaw heads it away. Aguero comes again but Lindelof stops him this time.
66 mins: Man City 2 - 1 Man Utd
It feels like City have to score again to put this game to bed. Sane gets the ball on the left, he cuts back inside and runs with it before laying it off to Fernadinho who hits it first time. The shot is low and De Gea makes a good save.
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