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#3 Manchester United gave up in the second half
The game is not over until the final whistle but Manchester United seemed to have given up way before against City's late onslaught. They headed into the second half trailing 2-1, a recoverable scoreline, but just did not have enough determination to work for a point here.
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They failed to record a single shot on target in the second half. The few good passes that fans in the first half vanished as City pushed through in search of a winning goal.
The third goal was the final blow for the visitors as they ran out of ideas and accepted that a comeback was impossible.
#2 De Bruyne puts in a magnificent display
De Bruyne was the standout player from City's 4-1 thrashing of United. The Belgian midfielder was a constant threat throughout the game and his smart positioning allowed him to score two goals in the first half.
He would also pick up an assist for Mahrez's goal in the 68th minute as the Algerian winger scored a left-footed stunner from the edge of the box.
He enjoyed a free role on the pitch tonight and generated five key passes, had four shots on target, and also maintained an impressive 93% pass accuracy.
#1 City give a much-needed wake-up call to United
Manchester United have just two away losses to their name this season. Despite being fifth in the standings, their performance against City made it evident that they still have a long way to go before they can challenge top teams.
The stats from the game made it clear which side is the dominant force in Manchester. City recorded 10 shots on target while United had just two to their name.
City led 70-30 in terms of possession and also maintained a 92% pass accuracy. They committed fewer fouls and overall looked like a well-drilled side. United looked lost from time to time and could not devise a new approach when they found themselves on the back foot
