Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw scored early goals in each half as Manchester United beat Man City 2-0 to end the Premier League leaders’ winning streak.
Man City headed into Sunday’s Etihad clash 14 points clear of their rivals and off the back of a 21-game winning run across all competitions.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Red Devils, meanwhile, went into the game having drawn their last three games 0-0 – but it took less than two minutes for United to find the net in the derby.
cored early goals in each half as Manchester United beat Man City 2-0 to end the Premier League leaders’ winning streak.
Man City headed into Sunday’s Etihad clash 14 points clear of their rivals and off the back of a 21-game winning run across all competitions.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Red Devils, meanwhile, went into the game having drawn their last three games 0-0 – but it took less than two minutes for United to find the net in the derby.
United hit City with another sucker-punch soon after the restart, with Henderson starting a counter for Shaw to play a one-two with Marcus Rashford before clinically finishing to double the visitors’ lead 50 minutes in.
City had a host of half-chances to get back into the game – including one great opening for Raheem Sterling – but United were well worth their win, with an injury for Marcus Rashford the one sour note for Solskjaer.
While the result may have little bearing on the title race given City still lead United by 11 points, it was a reminder for Pep Guardiola’s side that their neighbours are not quite done yet.
The win was also a huge boost for United in the context of the top four race, sending them second again and giving Solskjaer’s men some breathing space.