The Red Devils returned home to their traditional rival and celebrated a win that sees them close the gap to the Championship leaders.
An important victory was won this Saturday by Manchester United after beating Manchester City by two goals to one in the city classic match played at Old Trafford stadium and corresponding to the date 20 of the English Premier League.
In the first half, it was the hosts who showed a slight superiority over their rival; However, they failed to translate the chances they had in the sky blue goal into goals, so both teams went to rest with a clean sheet .
The complement, for its part, showed a citizen framework eager for greater visibility which would be reflected at minute 60 commitment, when the newcomer Jack Grealish headed in a cross from Belgian Kevin De Bruyne to make it 1-0 for the visit .
Despite the goal, the students of erik tenhag They did not stop looking for the goal, the one that, for their fortune, would come at minute 78 thanks to the score of the Portuguese Bruno Fernandes a draw that will not last long since just four minutes later (82′), Marcus Rashford appeared in the middle of the box to send to the back of the bow an aid from Alexander Garnacho , thus decreeing the final 2-1 at Old Trafford .
In the epilogue of the match, the Citizens tried to regain parity, but their opponent was careful to contain the final attacks of those led by Pep Guardiola staying that way with a new edition of the Manchester classic.
With this result, the Red Devils -that on the next date, they should visit the crystal palace – they added 38 points and climbed to third position in the competition .
For its part, the Citizens were left with 39 units in second place on the list, five behind leaders Arsenal who are yet to play today .
Likewise, the Celestials – who continue to hunt the Gunners – will be measured with Tottenham at home, waiting to close the gap with the London team.
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