Man City Beat United To Go Top Of Premier League

Manchester City opened up a 12-point gap on Manchester United just 12 games into the Premier League season and returned to the top of … Continue reading Man City Beat United To Go Top Of Premier League

By Ignatius Igwe

Updated November 11, 2018

Manchester City’s German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan (L) shoots and scores their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on November 11, 2018. Oli SCARFF / AFP

Manchester City opened up a 12-point gap on Manchester United just 12 games into the Premier League season and returned to the top of the table with a convincing 3-1 win in Sunday’s derby at the Etihad.

Early goals in each half from David Silva and Sergio Aguero put City in command and Ilkay Gundogan condemned United to a fourth league defeat of the season after Anthony Martial’s penalty had given the visitors hope.