EPL: Manchester Derby - Citizens return to top with 2 - 0 win at Old Trafford

Leroy Sane of Manchester City celebrates with teammate Bernardo Silva and Raheem Sterling after scoring their second goal - Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

Manchester City struck a vital blow in their pursuit of a second successive Premier League title with a convincing derby victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.


Pep Guardiola's side knew anything but a win would leave Liverpool at the top of the table and in charge of their own destiny with only three games left.

City were anxious in a goalless first 45 minutes but turned up the heat after the break.

They have played the same number of games as Liverpool, performing with control and composure to eventually outclass United.

Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling surges forward past Manchester United’s Paul Pogba and towards Luke Shaw - Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

Bernardo Silva's low drive went inside United keeper David de Gea's near post after 54 minutes and the keeper was at fault again when Leroy Sane's drive went straight through him.

Liverpool must now respond at home to relegated Huddersfield Town at Anfield on Friday, while City travel to Burnley on Sunday.

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PEP 💬 Both teams deserve the title. But it can be just one. The team that is going to lose can't have regrets because they have given everything.

Normally with this kind of derby victory you can it enjoy it the most but we have to be calm.

— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 24, 2019