Nigerian international, Kelechi Ihenacho scored the winning goal as
Manchester City defeated Manchester United in Saturday's derby.
It was the first ever meeting of the two coaches in the English
Premier League in 2016. The two coaches, Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola
are known to be bitter rivals. Manchester City visited Old Trafford for
the game as all eyes was on United's Zlatan Ibrahimovich, Paul Pogba
against the Man City squad.
Man City drew the first blood as classy Kevin De Bruyne by beating the defence before slotting it pass David De Gea.
Kelechi Iheanacho gave City a deserved two-goal lead as he slotted
home after a Bruyne shot ricochet off the far post before Zlatan
Ibrahimovic capitalised on Claudio Bravo's error to score United's only
goal.
Although, City goalkeeper Bravo should have been dismissed by
referee Mark Clattenburg for a foul on Wayne Rooney early in the second
half. Clattenburg waved away the appeals as City held on.
Bruyne should have added to his tally before he was denied by the
post, it was an intensive game which saw City excel with many
counterattacks. But, it all ended two goals to one in City's favour as
they retain the bragging rights over their close neighbour.
Bruyne was given the man of the match award for his outstanding
performance as Guardiola has made it four wins in four games since
taking over as Manchester City's coach.
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