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Attendance: 75,272
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Premier League
Sep 10, 2016 at 12.30pm UK
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Reaction
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Jamie Carragher criticises Paul Pogba performance
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher criticises Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba for his performance in Saturday's Manchester derby.Sep 12, 19:22
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Jose Mourinho pays tribute to Ander Herrera
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho hails Ander Herrera for showing a 'phenomenal attitude" in the second half of Saturday's Manchester derby.Sep 12, 13:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F36%2Fclaudio-bravo.JPG "Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo warms up ahead of his debut against Manchester United at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016")
Claudio Bravo felt "comfortable" during Manchester City debut
Goalkeeper Claudio Bravo says that he was "comfortable" during his Manchester City debut against Manchester United on Saturday.Sep 12, 11:08
Manchester United's Juan Mata: 'No time for mourning following derby defeat'
Juan Mata says that there is "no time for mourning" following Manchester United's defeat to Manchester City.Sep 12, 10:09
Ander Herrera: 'Derby defeat is painful'
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera says that Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Manchester City was "painful".Sep 11, 16:25
Jesse Lingard: 'No excuses for derby defeat'
Jesse Lingard admits that Manchester United were 'way off the pace' in Saturday's Manchester derby, which the Red Devils lost 2-1.Sep 11, 15:16
Paul Pogba: 'We will learn from derby defeat'
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba insists that his team will "learn" from Saturday's Manchester derby defeat.Sep 11, 15:00
Pep Guardiola: 'Claudio Bravo performance one of best I've ever seen'
Pep Guardiola insists that he was more than happy with Claudio Bravo's performance in Saturday's derby-day victory, and vows to continue with his passing philosophy.Sep 11, 10:01
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Jose Mourinho blames referee Mark Clattenburg for Manchester United defeat
Jose Mourinho insists that Manchester United were "punished" by referee Mark Clattenburg, who failed to award his side a penalty after two strong appeals.Sep 10, 17:31
Kevin De Bruyne: 'Victory for Manchester City more than just three points'
Manchester City ace Kevin De Bruyne dedicates his side's 2-1 win at Old Trafford to the travelling supporters.Sep 10, 14:21
The Match
Match Report
First-half goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Kelechi Iheanacho help Manchester City to a 2-1 win over Manchester United in the 172nd Manchester derby.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester City's 2-1 win against Manchester United, as the Red Devils let slip their perfect start.
Team News
Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Jesse Lingard start for Manchester United, while goalkeeper Claudio Bravo will make his Manchester City debut in this afternoon's derby.
Build-up
Man United's Jose Mourinho: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Pep Guardiola are not enemies'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists that Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola are "not enemies".Sep 10, 10:09
Pep Guardiola: 'Claudio Bravo ready for Manchester City debut'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists that Claudio Bravo has the experience to cope with debuting in Saturday's Manchester derby.Sep 9, 20:04
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Pep Guardiola plays down Jose Mourinho rivalry
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists that the focus will be on both sets of players and not the two managers in the Manchester derby.Sep 9, 19:50
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic "prepared" for Manchester derby
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that he is "very well prepared, confident and focused" ahead of Saturday's Manchester derby.Sep 9, 19:07
Gary Neville 'hoping for Marcus Rashford start'
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville 'hopes' that Marcus Rashford starts Saturday's Manchester derby against Manchester City.Sep 9, 18:26
Gary Neville: 'Manchester United should disrupt Manchester City'
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville says that the Red Devils should be looking to "create some disruption" in Saturday's Manchester derby.Sep 9, 18:13
Pep Guardiola: 'We will look to control Manchester derby'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that he wants to "control" the derby showdown with Manchester United at Old Trafford.Sep 9, 14:52
Jose Mourinho: 'Sergio Aguero absence causes problem'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says that the absence of Sergio Aguero in Saturday's Manchester derby is not necessarily an advantage for his team.Sep 9, 13:24
Jose Mourinho 'calm' ahead of Manchester derby
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says that he is feeling "normal" ahead of Saturday's Manchester derby with Manchester City.Sep 9, 13:10
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan declared fit for Manchester United
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho reveals that Henrikh Mkhitaryan "is available" for Saturday's Manchester derby with Manchester City.Sep 9, 12:46
Leroy Sane: 'I think I'm ready to play'
New Manchester City winger Leroy Sane hints that he is ready to play ahead of the Manchester derby, having spent some time on the sidelines with a hamstring strain.Sep 8, 11:56
Dwight Yorke backs Manchester United in Saturday's derby
Manchester United "have the edge" over Manchester City entering Saturday's derby at Old Trafford, claims former Red Devils striker Dwight Yorke.Sep 7, 20:45
Bacary Sagna fit to return for Manchester derby
Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna says that he has recovered from a hamstring injury in time for the derby with Manchester United on Saturday.Sep 7, 15:37
Peter Schmeichel: 'Manchester United still biggest club'
Peter Schmeichel insists that Manchester City will never be a bigger club than Manchester United as the rivals prepare to lock horns in the Premier League this weekend.Sep 7, 13:07
Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini 'in line for starting spot in derby clash'
Marouane Fellaini could reportedly start for Manchester United in this weekend's derby against Manchester City, despite early concerns over a back injury.Sep 7, 09:34
Man City's David Silva: 'We will not settle for draw against Manchester United'
David Silva insists that Manchester City will "not settle for a draw" in Saturday's derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford.Sep 6, 16:29
Manchester United's Henrikh Mkhitaryan 'unsure' if he will be fit for derby
Manchester United attacker Henrikh Mkhitaryan says that he is "not sure yet" if he will recover from a thigh injury in time to play in this weekend's derby.Sep 6, 10:01
Juan Mata reveals he has been "joking" with Man City rivals ahead of derby
Juan Mata says that the "joking" between Manchester United and Manchester City players has already begun ahead of this weekend's derby at Old Trafford.Sep 5, 13:11
Luke Shaw 'expected to be fit' for Manchester derby showdown
A report claims that Luke Shaw is in contention to start Manchester United's showdown with Manchester City next Saturday, despite being withdrawn from England's squad.Sep 4, 15:44
Henrikh Mkhitaryan scan results "not encouraging"
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is expected to miss next weekend's Manchester derby due to a thigh injury picked up on international duty, which will rule him out for 10 days.Sep 3, 09:24
Manchester United trio could miss derby against Manchester City
Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho reveals that three players, including Antonio Valencia, will not return from international duty until the day before the derby against Man City.Sep 2, 13:45
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