There was some atmosphere at the game…
To say it was a back and forth game would be doing the contest a dramatic disservice as the game lived up to all billing.
Man City dominated the opening exchanges and were full value for their two nil lead after 36 minutes, before Zlatan Ibrahimovic pulled one back for United two minutes from the break.
United were the brighter team after the break as they pushed for an equaliser, but as the game opened up, it was City who looked the more likely to add to their one goal cushion.
The game finished 2-1 to City as Pep Guardiola continued his great record over Jose Mourinho.
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#MUFCvsMCFC 1st half highlight: pic.twitter.com/rsczsVIJpW
— Sarah Salem (@Sarah0Salem) September 10, 2016
Bravo’s howler gave United a lifeline…
.@ManCity too quick for @ManUtd in the 1st half. A lifeline from #Bravo howler. A penny for Joe Hart's thoughts right now! #MUFCvsMCFC
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) September 10, 2016
Bravo and Stones are some double act. Equally as dodgy but you'll only hear about Bravo on Sky. #ManchesterDerby
— Paddy McKenna (@PaddyMcKenna) September 10, 2016
Rubbish goalkeeping but what a finish by Zlatan, making #MUFCvsMCFC interesting in 2nd half for neutrals. City 3 goals a better team but…
— Matt Cooper (@cooper_m) September 10, 2016
Breaking News: Joe Hart's loan to Torino to be cut short!
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) September 10, 2016
And THAT tackle…
Bravo patting Rooney there like a child who's just kicked the shit out of a sibling. Don't tell mum, you're okay…
— Matthew Stanger (@MatthewStanger) September 10, 2016
Zlatan produced some history…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has now scored in the #ManchesterDerby, Milan derby (for both sides), El Clasico & Barcelona derby. Not bad. #MUFCvsMCFC
— Goodbrand Stats (@StatsChristian) September 10, 2016
De Bruyne's movement has been perfection. Able to find space in every attacking move #ManchesterDerby
— SOCCER.COM (@soccerdotcom) September 10, 2016
Alright I'll be the one to say it, Pogba has been absolutely s***e !! #MUFCvsMCFC #MUFC
— Francis Maxwell (@francismmaxwell) September 10, 2016
The better side won, tactics all wrong to start. @ManUtd start all over again
— Fergus Kearney (@GusK16) September 10, 2016
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Our editor had some questionable views at the end…
#ManchesterDerby Hot Take: Chelsea will win the league.
— Paddy McKenna (@PaddyMcKenna) September 10, 2016
