Man Utd backline given torrid time after being targeted by on-song City stars

 

Manchester City earned the bragging rights in their derby with Man Utd, grinding down their rivals in a comfortable 4-1 win at the Etihad Stadium.

Man City took the lead within five minutes when Jack Grealish squared the ball to Kevin De Bruyne in the box for a first-time finish. But Man Utd equalised when ex-City player Jadon Sancho curled the ball home from the edge of the box.

United’s hope was to be short-lived. De Bruyne was at it again to restore City’s lead after Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva had seen efforts blocked in the same move.

De Bruyne turned provider for City’s third goal, drifting a corner for Riyad Mahrez on the edge of the box. The Algerian connected finely to finish.