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Attendance: 54,316
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Premier League | Gameweek 12
Nov 11, 2018 at 4.30pm UK
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3-1
Reaction
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Bernardo Silva: 'Manchester United title chances all but over'
Manchester City attacker Bernardo Silva says that his team effectively ended Manchester United's Premier League title chances on Sunday.Nov 12, 13:45
Manchester City dealt Manchester United damaging title blow – Bernardo Silva
City opened up a 12-point lead over their neighbours with a deserved 3-1 derby win at the Etihad Stadium.Nov 12, 11:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Fvictor-lindelof.jpg "Victor Lindelof in action for Manchester United on December 30, 2017")
We should have capitalised on City nerves, says United defender Lindelof
The Swede felt the visitors could have pushed more for an equaliser after Anthony Martial had made it 2-1 at the Etihad.Nov 12, 10:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F45%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Jose Mourinho looks at his watch prior to the Champions League group game between Juventus and Manchester United on November 7, 2018")
Jose Mourinho: 'We face top-four battle'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho admits that his team are in a "fight for the top four" this season.Nov 12, 09:24
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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho clings to positives after derby defeat
The 177th Manchester derby went the way of the hosts in a largely one-sided Premier League encounter.Nov 12, 04:31
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Gary Neville: 'Structural problems at Manchester United'
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville insists that he still has faith in Jose Mourinho and believes that the team's form could be down to structural issues.Nov 11, 23:37
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Pep Guardiola: 'Raheem Sterling must improve'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola challenges Raheem Sterling to improve after arguing with the winger following his side's 3-1 derby win over Manchester United.Nov 11, 20:34
The Match
Match Report
Manchester City move back to the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a 3-1 victory over local rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.
Live Commentary
Relive Manchester City's 3-1 win over Manchester United in the first derby of the season as the champions move back top of the Premier League table.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's derby between Premier League leaders Manchester City and Manchester United, including team news, predictions and head-to-head records.
Build-up
Jose Mourinho aims dig at Sergio Aguero
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho aims a dig at Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero ahead of Sunday afternoon's Manchester derby.Nov 10, 23:56
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Paul Merson makes Manchester derby prediction
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson tips Manchester City to beat Manchester United in Sunday's Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.Nov 10, 23:23
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Jesse Lingard: 'We will relish derby pressure'
Jesse Lingard says that Manchester United "believe" that they will pick up a positive result in Sunday's Manchester derby with Manchester City.Nov 10, 18:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F43%2Fpaul-pogba.jpg "Paul Pogba in action for Manchester United during his side's Premier League clash with Everton on October 28, 2018")
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba doubtful for Manchester City clash?
A report claims that Paul Pogba sat out full training on Friday and is doubtful for Manchester United's meeting with Manchester City on Sunday.Nov 9, 23:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F44%2Fromelu-lukaku.jpg "Romelu Lukaku in action for Manchester United on October 28, 2018")
Predicted Manchester United XI vs. Manchester City - Romelu Lukaku in contention
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up for their derby clash with Premier League leaders and champions Manchester City on Sunday.Nov 9, 17:52
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Predicted Manchester City XI vs. Manchester United - Sergio Aguero or Gabriel Jesus?
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their derby against Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.Nov 9, 17:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F34%2Fromelu-lukaku.jpg "Romelu Lukaku in action for Manchester United on August 19, 2018")
Paul Ince: 'Romelu Lukaku should not face Manchester City'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho "would be absolutely mad" to select Romelu Lukaku in his XI for Sunday's Manchester derby, according to Paul Ince.Nov 9, 12:57
Jose Mourinho provides Romelu Lukaku fitness update
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho reveals that Romelu Lukaku could be back for Sunday's Manchester derby with Manchester City.Nov 9, 12:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F45%2Fanthony-martial.jpg "Anthony Martial in action for Manchester United on November 3, 2018")
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Manchester United
Ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from the squads of Man City and Man Utd.Nov 9, 08:34
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Ander Herrera urges United to build on Juventus win in Manchester derby
United travel to Manchester City on Sunday.Nov 8, 22:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F08%2Fanthony-taylor-fabian-delph.jpg "City players argue with Anthony Taylor after Fabian Delph is sent off during the FA Cup game between Wigan Athletic and Manchester City on February 19, 2018")
Taylor to referee clash between Manchester rivals
The 40-year-old, an Altrincham fan, has been involved in previous controversial moments during games involving both clubs.Nov 6, 18:04
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