Manchester derby: City defeat United; match report and records broken
As expected, Manchester City were too powerful for United to contain and Mourinho's men succumbed under the quality of football displayed by Guardiola's team. For City, David Silva starting the proceedings followed by Sergio Aguero. Even though, Martial got one back for United, but City's third goal from Gundogan crushed all hopes, which Red Devils had. Here are the records broken.
How did the match go?
Both City's blistering pace and the intelligent passing of the ball were too dynamic for United to even plan and get a good response across. David Silva's goal was an intelligent finish only equaled by the masterful strike from Sergio Aguero later on, in the game. Mourinho could hardly find a response to Guardiola's impeccable football and City deservedly won the match.
Which are some of the records broken?
This is the first time ever that David Silva has scored in three consecutive matches for Manchester City. City have not been beaten in 53 EPL matches by teams which are below the top four. The match was United manager Jose Mourinho's 300th Premier League match as manager. Aguero's goal tonight has made him the joint-highest scorer in Manchester derbies along with Wayne Rooney.
Other important records created in the match
Martial's goal tonight has made him the fifth French player ever to score in five consecutive Premier League matches. Others in this list include Eric Cantona, Thierry Henry, Olivier Giroud and Nicolas Anelka. The third goal by City saw forty-four passes being played till the goal was scored, making it the highest since Mata's goal for United against QPR in September 2015 (45).
What next for the two teams?
Up next, City will face West Ham on November 24 and Manchester United will be facing Crystal Palace on the same date. City are now on top of the league table with 32 points, with Liverpool at 30 and Chelsea at 28.
