Manchester United may be hesitant to show up since the start of the season, but it shows strong play against the big ones. This was also the case in the Manchester City derby. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer`s team knocked down the champion after defeating him 2-1 at Etihad.

The Red Devils played a fantastic first half. Marcus Rushford found the result in the 23rd minute of a penalty awarded for a foul against him. In the next minutes he missed twice to score another goal. That fell in the 29th minute when Martial surprised Ederson. The hosts were able to return one goal just five minutes through the Otamendi entered as reserve.

After defeating Tottenham and Man City within four days, Manchester United climbed to fifth place in the standings, and after losing to Chelsea Everton were five points behind Londoners, who were fourth. The Solskjaer team has no loss against leading teams since the start of the season.

City`s situation is becoming increasingly alarming for Guardiola and his players. The champion of the last two years is the third, and is already behind the whole 14 points behind the leader Liverpool. Problems in the team defense were compounded again as John Stones got injured and was replaced after an hour of play.

The duel began at a whirlwind pace with constant attacks on both doors. The `citizens` had a certain advantage and at some points they surrounded the opponent`s penalty box. However, this did not prevent guests from coming up with two magnificent opportunities to find the score in the first 10 minutes. Right from the start, a good attack put Daniel James in a good position, but he shot straight at Ederson.

Near the second door, Sterling shot twice well, but City did not reach the final blow. In the ninth minute, the `red devils` again overcame the defense of the city rival. Lingard was taken out of Rushford and fired from a small angle, but Ederson saved.

Man United continued to do very well in the attack and were able to block the hosts` attempts to attack. The next good goal situation was revealed in front of Marsial. The Frenchman shoots hard, but the opponent`s goalkeeper shoots.

In the 20th minute, Rushford entered the penalty area and was overthrown by Bernardo Silva. The game went on and it wasn`t until some time later that the situation was dealt with by the video replay system. At that time, a penalty was awarded to Solskjaer, and in the second consecutive game according online soccer advisor Rushford was correct from the white spot and the guests took the lead.

In the next few minutes, the English national took center stage. He first failed to double United`s lead from a magnificent position after a wonderful counterattack, and seconds later he made a superb shot from the spot, but the ball hit the top beam.

Man City`s defense failed to cope with the offensive players of the opponent and dropped them again after half an hour of play. Marsial held the ball, double with James and in a close corner surprised Ederson 0:2.

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