Manchester United win derby, all but end City's chances of winning the Premier League

Manchester United completed week on a high after winning Manchester Derby 2-1 on Saturday evening. defeat meant that  defending Champions are w 14 points away from league leaders Liverpool, who had earlier defeated Bournemouth.

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'Painting town red'

It was Man Utd’s young forwards – Antony Martial and Marcus Rashfrod who scored two goals by 30’ in order to race to a two lead at halftime. City, who were t able to convert chances throughout match, were able to get a goal back only in 89’ through Nicolas Otamendi. 

Earlier this week, United had defeated Tottenham Hotspurs, and ar big win on Saturday meant that pressure has eased on rweigan manr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. A proud Solskjaer said, “We were fantastic. At start of game, we were exceptional. We were attacking every time we got ball, and it looked like we could carve m open every time. We could have, should have been three, four, five up and that's a testament to boys because y played so well. It's so hard to play against m, and ir players were coming from everywhere, every angle, and boys defended so well.” 

He also compared result to Man Utd’s win against PSG in Champions League from last season, when his team came back from two goals down to win tie and progress to quarterfinals. 

mood, however, was somber for Pep Guardiola, whose side are third on table and will t be able to complete a hattrick of PL Championships unless a miracle takes place.  

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Evaluating his side’s performance, he said, “I like my team how y play. We conceded a little bit more than last few years against United. We conceded a few chances on counter. We lost balls, but in general we did what we like to do. We arrive in final third many times. I like my team... We struggled a little in first half, but it can happen. If we do things wrong we will improve. But we cant deny United’s quality.  We try to learn for future.” 

Spaniard, however, was t overly optimistic about his side winning league, he said, “We have to continue. If we are t able to (catch Liverpool), n we want to try next season. Sometimes you don't win, ors are better, and you lose.  rmal thing is t winning all leagues and trophies. Sometimes you don't win, ors are better, and you lose.  rmal thing is t winning all leagues and trophies."

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 (With inputs from ncies)