Attendance: 74,847
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Result: City edge out United to move 11 points clear
Manchester City move 11 points clear of Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table, courtesy of a 2-1 victory over their rivals at Old Trafford.
Reaction

Pep Guardiola apologises to Manchester United
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that his players did not purposefully set out to antagonise their Manchester United counterparts following their derby win.17:41

Manchester United, Manchester City given FA deadline extension
Manchester United and Manchester City are given until 6pm on Friday to "provide their observations" regarding the post-match fallout at Old Trafford last weekend.16:46

Gary Neville: 'Manchester derby fracas should have been on pitch'
Gary Neville admits that he would have rather seen a fracas on the pitch during the derby between Manchester United and Manchester City rather than in the tunnel.21:00

Ilkay Gundogan: 'Manchester City are playing the right way'
Ilkay Gundogan insists that Manchester City are playing football "the right way" and could go on to extend their record-breaking winning run further.20:25

Jose Mourinho questions behaviour of Manchester City players
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho calls the behaviour of Manchester City's players into question following the scenes that marred Sunday's fixture at Old Trafford. Dec 12, 14:47

Pep Guardiola "encouraged" Manchester City players to celebrate in dressing room
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that he has a "huge respect" for Manchester United, as he defends his side's dressing-room celebrations at Old Trafford.Dec 12, 14:20

Police 'will not investigate Old Trafford scuffle'
The fracas that marred Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford will not be investigated by Greater Manchester Police as no complaints were made, according to a report.Dec 12, 12:53

Romelu Lukaku 'rushed to defend Jose Mourinho in tunnel fracas'
A report claims that Romelu Lukaku "acted like a second-row rugby player" as he attempted to get at Manchester City's players following Sunday's heated derby.Dec 12, 12:40

Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'mocked by Manchester City staff during dressing-room fracas'
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was reportedly mocked by Manchester City staff prior to the dressing-room fracas which following their derby at Old Trafford.Dec 12, 09:47

Gary Neville: 'Romelu Lukaku struggled with confidence in derby'
Gary Neville claims that Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku struggled with confidence during Sunday's defeat to Manchester City.Dec 11, 19:53

Ander Herrera: 'I didn't deserve a yellow card against Manchester City'
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera claims that he "did not deserve" the yellow card that he picked up in his side's 2-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.Dec 11, 17:27

Alan Shearer: 'Romelu Lukaku not proving £75m price tag'
Alan Shearer blasts Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku after failing to make a telling impact in Sunday's Manchester derby.Dec 11, 16:24

Dermot Gallagher: 'Michael Oliver gave Manchester derby masterclass'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that referee Michael Oliver gave "a masterclass" in the Manchester Derby at Old Trafford.Dec 11, 14:25

Gary Neville hails "exceptional" Kevin De Bruyne, David Silva
Gary Neville says that Manchester United struggled to deal with "exceptional" Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva during Sunday's Manchester derby.Dec 11, 13:35

Football Association ask Manchester United, Manchester City for explanations
The Football Association ask both Manchester United and Manchester City for their observations following a reported post-match clash after Sunday's derby at Old Trafford.Dec 11, 12:02

Juan Mata: 'No time to mourn Manchester derby defeat'
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata admits that there is no time for the club to mourn the Manchester derby loss ahead of a busy December fixture list.Dec 11, 11:33

Romelu Lukaku 'threw bottle during Manchester derby fracas'
Reports allege that Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku threw a bottle which caused a facial wound to Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta during their post-derby row.Dec 11, 09:19

Mikel Arteta 'left bleeding following post-Manchester derby bust-up'
Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta reportedly suffers a facial wound which saw blood stream down his face during the dressing-room fracas at Old Trafford.Dec 11, 09:07

Jose Mourinho 'involved in dressing-room bust-up with Ederson'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly involved in an angry dressing-row bust-up with Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson following his side's derby defeat.Dec 10, 22:46

Gary Neville: 'Manchester City are on a different level to Manchester United'
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville admits that Manchester City were on a "different level" during their 2-1 derby victory at Old Trafford.Dec 10, 21:07

Kyle Walker: 'Premier League title race is not over'
Manchester City full-back Kyle Walker insists that the title race is not yet over despite opening up an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.Dec 10, 20:12

Fabian Delph: 'Manchester derby victory is sweetest yet'
Manchester City full-back Fabian Delph hails his side's 2-1 victory over Manchester United as the "sweetest" win of their record-breaking run so far.Dec 10, 20:01

Kevin De Bruyne warns against Manchester City complacency
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne warns his side against complacency having moved 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.Dec 10, 19:50

Jose Mourinho rules Manchester United out of title race
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho concedes that his side are "probably" out of the title race following their 2-1 defeat to leaders Manchester City.Dec 10, 19:43

Pep Guardiola bats off Jose Mourinho complaints
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola suggests that Jose Mourinho is too focused on the refereeing performance from Manchester United's 2-1 derby defeat at Old Trafford.Dec 10, 19:34

Pep Guardiola: 'We cannot count on injury-prone Vincent Kompany'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits that he "can't count" on captain Vincent Kompany due to the defender's recurring injury problems.Dec 10, 19:25

Pep Guardiola plays down Manchester City title talk
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that it is too early to crown his side as champions-elect despite moving 11 points clear at the top of the table.Dec 10, 19:16

Jose Mourinho bemoans "unbelievable" goals to concede
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims that his side suffered from two "unbelievable" goals and a refereeing mistake during their 2-1 derby defeat to Man City.Dec 10, 19:06
The Match
Match Report
Manchester City move 11 points clear of Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table, courtesy of a 2-1 victory over their rivals at Old Trafford.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester City's 2-1 win over Manchester United, as the Citizens moved 11 points clear at the top.
Team News
Gabriel Jesus is preferred to Sergio Aguero in Manchester City's starting XI ahead of Sunday's Premier League derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Preview
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the derby showdown between Manchester United and Manchester City.
Form Guide
Build-up

Vincent Kompany: 'No shift in Manchester power balance'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany claims that it is too early to suggest the balance of power in the city has shifted to his side and away from Manchester United.Dec 9, 22:58

Pep Guardiola outlines Jose Mourinho respect
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola plays down reports of a long-running feud between himself and Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho.Dec 9, 22:47

Pep Guardiola: 'Gabriel Jesus, Sergio Aguero call is tough'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that choosing between Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus is "one of the toughest decisions" that he has faced.Dec 9, 12:16

Ederson: 'Manchester City can beat Manchester United'
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson says that his side are capable of beating derby rivals Manchester United when the teams clash on Sunday.Dec 9, 10:45

Marcos Rojo 'raring to go against Manchester City'
Manchester United centre-back Marco Rojo says that he is "raring to go" for the Manchester derby following his return from injury this season.Dec 9, 10:32

Jesse Lingard: 'There are no friends on the football pitch'
Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard says that friendships will be forgotten when his side face Manchester City on Sunday.Dec 9, 10:19

Ryan Giggs: 'Manchester City are not invincible'
Ryan Giggs doubts whether Manchester City's unbeaten run will last, as they prepare to face rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.Dec 8, 21:30

Pep Guardiola not focused on breaking winning record
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola urges his players to forget about setting a new Premier League record against Manchester United and instead focus on their gameplan.Dec 8, 19:54

Pep Guardiola: 'Jose Mourinho is like my twin'
Pep Guardiola says that he and Jose Mourinho share an obsession to win trophies, as the two men prepare to lock horns in the Manchester derby this weekend.Dec 8, 19:41

Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United, Manchester City have both improved'
Jose Mourinho talks up the improvements made by his Manchester United side ahead of this weekend's visit of "very good" rivals Manchester City.Dec 8, 15:42

Jose Mourinho ready for "special" Manchester City match
Jose Mourinho hopes for a "beautiful" meeting between Manchester United and Manchester City this weekend, as first takes on second in the Premier League.Dec 8, 15:06

Pep Guardiola: 'Only our best will do against Manchester United'
Pep Guardiola acknowledges the importance of Manchester City's trip to Manchester United, but says that there are still plenty of games to play after this weekend.Dec 8, 14:52

Eric Bailly out, Phil Jones back for Manchester City match
Eric Bailly remains absent for Manchester United's meeting with Manchester City, but Phil Jones, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Nemanja Matic are all deemed fit.Dec 8, 14:25

Manchester City ace David Silva fit to face Manchester United
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that midfielder David Silva "is really good" and will feature against Manchester United at Old Trafford this weekend.Dec 8, 13:50

David de Gea: 'Manchester United confident ahead of derby clash'
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea suggests that home advantage could prove the difference this weekend when his side play host to rivals Manchester City.Dec 8, 12:39

Wes Brown: 'Title race still open if Manchester City win derby'
The Premier League title race is not over if Manchester City beat Manchester United in Sunday's derby, according to Former United defender Wes Brown.Dec 8, 10:01

Dietmar Hamann: 'Manchester United have massive task on Sunday'
Former Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann claims that Manchester United will have to play "a near-perfect game" in order to emerge victorious on Sunday.Dec 7, 17:48

United ban City cameras from Manchester derby
Manchester United deny Manchester City's request to film footage in the away dressing room at Old Trafford during this weekend's high-stakes derby.Dec 7, 09:51

Jose Mourinho aims dig at Pep Guardiola over David Silva fitness
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho accuses Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola of playing mind games over the fitness of David Silva.Dec 6, 10:00

Manchester City midfielder David Silva doubtful for derby clash
Manchester City midfielder David Silva is doubtful for next weekend's meeting against Manchester United with "a little problem" sustained on Sunday afternoon.Dec 5, 15:03

Kevin De Bruyne disappointed not to face suspended Paul Pogba
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne says that he would rather face Manchester United at full strength, with key man Paul Pogba missing out through suspension.Dec 5, 12:40

Vincent Kompany: "It's all about the derby"
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany stresses the significance of this weekend's Manchester derby, irrespective of Premier League table permutations.Dec 5, 10:29

Sergio Aguero to miss Manchester derby?
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will reportedly drop Sergio Aguero in favour of Gabriel Jesus for Sunday's derby against Manchester United.Dec 5, 09:41

Man City's Kevin De Bruyne: 'Beating Manchester United will not mean anything'
Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne claims that beating Manchester United will be meaningless if the club end the season without silverware.Dec 4, 22:55

Ander Herrera: 'Manchester United peaking at perfect time'
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera warns rivals that his side are close to their peak ahead of their derby with league leaders Manchester City.Dec 4, 10:04

Manchester City 'to spend four days in Ukraine next week'
Manchester City will spend four days in Ukraine next week either side of their Champions League tie against Shakhtar Donetsk, according to a report.Dec 1, 18:10