De Bruyne towers: Manchester City clearly wins the city derby against United

Sancho scores for “Red Devils”

Ralf Rangnick has suffered a setback with Manchester United in the Premier League. Without Cristiano Ronaldo, the English record champions lost the prestigious city derby at leaders Manchester City 1: 4 (1: 2) on Sunday. After just two victories from the last six league games, Man United has to tremble again and again after the last good form for the qualification for the Champions League.

The outstanding Kevin De Bruyne (5th/28th minute) and Riyad Mahrez (68th/90th), each with a double strike, ensured the deserved home win for coach Pep Guardiola’s “Citizens”. Former Dortmund striker Jadon Sancho scored to equalize for Man United, who were without two strikers through injury.

In addition to Ronaldo, for whom 19-year-old Anthony Elanga was in the starting XI, Edinson Cavani was also absent from the Red Devils squad. Man United fell to fifth in the table on Sunday, overtaken by Arsenal, who won 3-2 at Watford. Arsenal have one point more than Rangnick’s side and three games fewer. Leaders Man City have restored their six-point lead over second-placed Liverpool, but have played a game more and will host a head-to-head encounter in April.

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