Manchester City defeated Manchester United 4-1 in the Manchester derby played in the English Premier League.
Leader Manchester City retained its top spot by beating Manchester United at home. Manchester City, who took the lead in the match with Kevin De Bruyne’s goal in the 5th minute, could not prevent Jadon Sancho’s goal in the 22nd minute and the match was tied: 1-1.
Taking the lead again with De Bruyne’s goal in the 28th minute, Manchester City won the match 4-1 with Riyad Mahrez’s goals in the 68th and 90th minutes.
Manchester United’s star players, Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani, could not play in this match due to their injuries.
There is a 6-point difference between Manchester City, which is at the top of the Premier League with 69 points, and Liverpool, which is in the second place with one game less.
In the other game of the day, Arsenal beat Watford 3-2 away.