Manchester United after the derby win leapfrogged Newcastle United into the third position and go within a point of Manchester City in second
By Kehinde Okeowo
Manchester United stunned Premier League champions and arch-rivals, Manchester City after coming from a goal down to win 2-1 at Old Trafford.
City went into the encounter knowing they will close the gap on league leaders, Arsenal, who do not play until Sunday to just 2 points if they win.
Both teams were unable to make the needed breakthrough in the first half as goal-scoring opportunities were limited by the defenders.
The visitors, however, opened the scoring in the 60th minute when a cross from Kevin De Bruyne found substitute, Jack Grealish, who headed home to make it 1-0 to City.
Erik ten Hag’s side drew level in contentious fashion in the 78th minute, as Bruno Fernandes scored despite the presence of Marcus Rashford in an offside position.
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City players later protested that Rashford had interfered with play before the goal was scored but the referee ignored it despite the flag going up.
The home side went ahead for the first time in the game 4 minutes later when Marcus Rashford scored after an assist from Garnacho to win the game 2-1 for the Red Devils.
Manchester United after the derby win leapfrogged Newcastle United into the third position and are now a point behind Manchester City in second.