United end City's winning streak with a derby victory
Manchester City's 21-meet winning streak was ended by rivals Manchester United on Sunday with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side enjoying a 2-0 Premier League derby get at the Etihad Stadium.
The effect narrows City's lead over United near the top of the table to 11 points with 10 games remaining and was City's first defeat in every competitions since Nov. 21.
City were stunned after just 34 seconds when referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the penalty place after Gabriel Jesus brought straight down Anthony Martial just within the box.
Bruno Fernandes took the penalty with Ederson getting his right hand to the shot which squeezed found in the corner to provide the visitors the business lead.
Luke Shaw had an excellent opportunity to double their gain shortly after the opener but the fullback shot right at Ederson from an excellent position found in the box.
City had an appeal for a penalty rejected when Raheem Sterling tangled with Fred in the area and Riyad Mahrez went close right before the break.
United, tactically and defensively solid throughout, doubled their business lead when keeper Dean Henderson threw a clever and fast ball out to Shaw who burst past two City defenders and after a swift exchange with Marcus Rashford, drove in to the bottom far-corner.
